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Local MLA responds positively to provincial government’s Land Act announcement 

On Thursday, Peace River North MLA Dan Davies responded positively to the B.C. government's decision not to pursue amendments to the Land Act.   

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Huskies finish regular season with awards banquet ahead of playoffs

The Fort St. John Huskies finished off their regular season with a banquet earlier this month before they head into the second round of the playoffs.

Video Huskies Player of the Week: MacCoy Willms

Forward and rookie MacCoy Willms tells us who he has the best on-ice chemistry with, and what he looks forward to the most in the remainder of the season.

Knights of Columbus host St. Patrick’s Day dinner

The Fort St. John Knights of Columbus are hosting a second annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner and dance on March 15th.

A black gavel and small set of golden justice scales.
Court Report: February 12th to 16th

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from February 12th to 16th.

WANTED: ALIX GENE BOTTLE

The Fort St. John RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Alix Gene Bottle for multiple warrants.

UPDATE: Wanted 21-year-old located in Richmond

The Fort St. John RCMP was requesting help locating 21-year-old Jaydon Josh Klassen in December 2022, who was arrested in December 2023.

UPDATE: Dust advisory lifted in Fort St. John

A dust advisory has been reissued in Fort St. John due to high concentrations of coarse particulate matter.

City of Fort St. John holds council-to-council meetings with local First Nations

Fort St. John city council recently conducted meetings with chiefs of Doig River First Nation and Blueberry River First Nation.

Charlie Lake Fire Hall with its trucks out front. (Charlie Lake Firefighters Association - Facebook)
Canfor Mill fire extinguished by Charlie Lake Fire Department

The Charlie Lake Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Canfor Mill Tuesday night, where they spent over six hours extinguishing the blaze.

Fort St. John City Hall
Fort St. John council appoints members to BC Hydro advisory committee

During February 12th’s regular council meeting, the City of Fort St. John appointed councillors Tony Zabinsky and Jim Lequiere as members of BC Hydro’s Peace Williston Advisory Committee (PWAC).

NPRD, NHMHA members host successful wagon rides during High on Ice

Wagon rides available during the High on Ice Winter Festival were a huge hit, with approximately 450 people showing up to spend time with the horses.

Council introduces zoning bylaw amendment for daycare development on 99th Avenue

The City of Fort St. John introduced a zoning bylaw amendment allowing the MPCBC to develop a daycare facility.

Pomeroy Sport Centre skating oval closed due to mechanical issue

The Pomeroy Sport Centre skating oval will remain closed for the rest of the week due to a mechanical issue.

A RCMP cruiser in a winter parking lot.
Unsecured firearm report turns out to be BB gun in vandalized truck

A report of an unsecured firearm in a vandalized truck was later determined to be a BB gun over the weekend.

Local MLA believes provincial government mismanages forestry industry

Peace River North MLA Dan Davies believes the $7 million sale of Canfor’s pulp mill in Taylor is the latest example of the provincial government's mismanagement of the forestry industry.

Grizzlies senior boys basketball team to compete in zones this weekend

The North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) Grizzlies senior boys basketball team aims to secure their spot at provincials during zones this weekend.

A RCMP cruiser in a winter parking lot.
Fort St. John man sentenced to jail, probation for theft

A Fort St. John man was sentenced earlier this month in relation to what police called a “fairly elaborate fencing operation.”

Fort St. John residents pack nearly 1,500 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child

Fort St. John residents packed 1,438 shoeboxes full of school supplies, toys and more for children in need through Operation Christmas Child.

BC United holds community town hall for discussions on drugs and crime

Peace River North MLA Dan Davies was joined by BC United’s shadow ministers and city officials on Thursday for a town hall event at Fort St John’s Lido Theatre on the topic of drugs and crime. 

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