Fraudulent papers, guns, and drugs seized by Dawson Creek RCMP
Police say they’ve seized a wide array of firearms, drugs, a stolen vehicle, fraudulent identification papers, and more after searching an industrial lot in Dawson Creek.
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Holdover fire near Fort Nelson reignites, spreads to 500 hectares
An out-of-control fire in Nogah Creek, 60 kilometres east of Fort Nelson, is being monitored by the Prince George Fire Centre.
UPDATE: MLA Bernier calls Chetwynd Hospital diversions ‘horrifying’
Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier says enough is enough when it comes to diversions at the Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department.
City staff working to cut costs for 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program
City council has directed staff to negotiate with Terus Construction Ltd. to reduce costs and bring the 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program within the city’s budget.Â
Dawson Creek encourages residents to prepare for emergencies, BC emergency alert test this Wednesday
The City of Dawson Creek is working to prepare residents for emergency responses during Emergency Preparedness Week from May 5th to 11th, and as part of the week, the province will be issuing an emergency alert test.
BC SPCA North Peace requests donations amid influx of new animals
A large influx of animals has come into the care of the BC SPCA North Peace, and the shelter says it needs help from residents to meet all their needs.
Fort St. John Firefighter’s 2024 Charity Ball raises record-breaking amount
The Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society raised a record-breaking amount at their annual Charity Ball on May 4th.
Lighting to be installed along Hospital Trail
The City of Fort St. John has awarded a tender contract to install lighting fixtures to the local hospital’s southern trail during the 2024 construction season.
Single overdose death reported in northeast BC for March
The latest report from the B.C. Coroners Service says one person died because of a drug overdose in northeast B.C. in March.
UPDATE: Clarke Lake fire outside of Fort Nelson listed as ‘under control’.
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says a fire discovered near Fort Nelson on May 6th is currently listed as “out of control.”
Fort St. John council passes 2024 tax rate bylaw
At a special meeting on May 6th, Fort St. John council passed the tax rate bylaw based on the city’s 2024 financial plan by title only.Â
Youth skateboarding workshops taking place in Fort St. John and Taylor next month
A Fort St. John resident is hosting skateboarding workshops at the Taylor Arena and Pomeroy Sport Centre next month for local kids to discover the sport.
City staff to make adjustments for 2024 sidewalk maintenance contract
Fort St. John council started the city’s 2024 sidewalk maintenance off by awarding a contract and having staff make adjustments to accommodate the allocated budget.Â
Dawson Creek RCMP seek witnesses in high-speed chase
Police say nobody was hurt in a Sunday morning high-speed chase near Dawson Creek involving an SUV, a white truck, a dirtbike and its rider, and a 12-gauge shotgun.
Maintenance on Taylor Bridge to cause traffic delays from May 6 to 17
Motorists whose commute crosses the Taylor Bridge can expect some delays for the next two weeks.
First Nations collaborate with independent geoscience to enhance understanding of water resources
A new dataset from a program about water quality, quantity and climate research in Northeast B.C. has been released, combining settler and indigenous research.
School District 60 invites public to 2024-2025 annual budget presentation
School District 60 is looking for public feedback for its upcoming budget for the 2024-25 school year
Sentencing hearing ends for Fort St. John veterinarian guilty of sexual assault
The sentencing hearing for Justin Sewell, the Fort St. John veterinarian, who was charged with sexual assault, wrapped up on May 2nd.
Fort St. John Rotary Ribfest returns July 12th to 14th
Rotary Ribfest is set to return to Fort St. John this summer for the fourth straight year.
School District 59 to create 74 childcare spaces in Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge
School District 59 is creating 74 childcare spaces in Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge to provide support for families with young children.
Holdover fire near Fort Nelson reignites, spreads to 500 hectares
An out-of-control fire in Nogah Creek, 60 kilometres east of Fort Nelson, is being monitored by the Prince George Fire Centre.
UPDATE: MLA Bernier calls Chetwynd Hospital diversions ‘horrifying’
Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier says enough is enough when it comes to diversions at the Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department.
City staff working to cut costs for 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program
City council has directed staff to negotiate with Terus Construction Ltd. to reduce costs and bring the 2024 Asphalt Overlay Program within the city’s budget.Â
Dawson Creek encourages residents to prepare for emergencies, BC emergency alert test this Wednesday
The City of Dawson Creek is working to prepare residents for emergency responses during Emergency Preparedness Week from May 5th to 11th, and as part of the week, the province will be issuing an emergency alert test.
BC SPCA North Peace requests donations amid influx of new animals
A large influx of animals has come into the care of the BC SPCA North Peace, and the shelter says it needs help from residents to meet all their needs.
Fort St. John Firefighter’s 2024 Charity Ball raises record-breaking amount
The Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society raised a record-breaking amount at their annual Charity Ball on May 4th.
Lighting to be installed along Hospital Trail
The City of Fort St. John has awarded a tender contract to install lighting fixtures to the local hospital’s southern trail during the 2024 construction season.
Single overdose death reported in northeast BC for March
The latest report from the B.C. Coroners Service says one person died because of a drug overdose in northeast B.C. in March.
UPDATE: Clarke Lake fire outside of Fort Nelson listed as ‘under control’.
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says a fire discovered near Fort Nelson on May 6th is currently listed as “out of control.”
Fort St. John council passes 2024 tax rate bylaw
At a special meeting on May 6th, Fort St. John council passed the tax rate bylaw based on the city’s 2024 financial plan by title only.Â
Youth skateboarding workshops taking place in Fort St. John and Taylor next month
A Fort St. John resident is hosting skateboarding workshops at the Taylor Arena and Pomeroy Sport Centre next month for local kids to discover the sport.
City staff to make adjustments for 2024 sidewalk maintenance contract
Fort St. John council started the city’s 2024 sidewalk maintenance off by awarding a contract and having staff make adjustments to accommodate the allocated budget.Â
Dawson Creek RCMP seek witnesses in high-speed chase
Police say nobody was hurt in a Sunday morning high-speed chase near Dawson Creek involving an SUV, a white truck, a dirtbike and its rider, and a 12-gauge shotgun.
Maintenance on Taylor Bridge to cause traffic delays from May 6 to 17
Motorists whose commute crosses the Taylor Bridge can expect some delays for the next two weeks.
First Nations collaborate with independent geoscience to enhance understanding of water resources
A new dataset from a program about water quality, quantity and climate research in Northeast B.C. has been released, combining settler and indigenous research.
School District 60 invites public to 2024-2025 annual budget presentation
School District 60 is looking for public feedback for its upcoming budget for the 2024-25 school year
Sentencing hearing ends for Fort St. John veterinarian guilty of sexual assault
The sentencing hearing for Justin Sewell, the Fort St. John veterinarian, who was charged with sexual assault, wrapped up on May 2nd.
Fort St. John Rotary Ribfest returns July 12th to 14th
Rotary Ribfest is set to return to Fort St. John this summer for the fourth straight year.
School District 59 to create 74 childcare spaces in Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge
School District 59 is creating 74 childcare spaces in Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge to provide support for families with young children.
