Fort St. John and Dawson Creek library patrons’ data taken in breach
Library patrons in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek are being advised that some of their email addresses and phone numbers were part of a leak.
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Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department closed for third weekend in a row
The emergency department at Chetwynd Hospital had to close for the third weekend in a row due to a staffing shortage.
Fort St. John RCMP seize prolific offender’s car
A Mercedes-Benz will be put up for auction after it was used to flee from the Fort St. John RCMP multiple times.
Dawson Creek Hospital replacement project progresses — concrete pouring well underway
Concrete pouring for the suspended slabs at the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital is well underway, according to an update on the replacement project from Northern Health.
UPDATE: Open houses and survey on future North Peace Leisure Facility project taking place in May
Through the new opportunities for input, the district also plans to share the information received from residents during the workshops in April.
Energetic Edge Cheer’s end-of-year showcase set for May 25th
The Energetic Edge Cheer Association (EECA) will conclude its season with an end-of-year showcase on May 25th.
Court Report: April 22nd to 26th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort Nelson and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from April 22nd to April 26th.
Peace River North Festival ‘went really well,’ says organizer
Peace River North Festival Association President Margaret May says this year’s festival in Fort St. John was very successful.
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program seeks new Peace region board member
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) is looking for a new member to fill out its 16-seat Peace region board.
Collins family expresses gratitude after missing brother found safe
Amy Collins says she feels relieved that her brother was found safe, after being missing for days.
Patry Lake wildfire listed as ‘under control,’ says BCWS
Lighting is suspected to be the cause, according to BCWS.
UPDATE: Wildfire reported in Miduski Creek area west of Fort Nelson listed as being held
BCWS says a fire listed as 'being held' is not likely to spread beyond its perimeter.
UPDATE: Road cleared on Highway 97 near Chetwynd
The collision took place around 5 p.m. on May 2nd between Cavan Road and Chetwynd Pumpmill Road, 22 kilometres from Chetwynd.
Nawican Friendship Centre hosting a walk to commemorate Red Dress Day
The walk is one of multiple events taking place in the Peace region on Red Dress Day. The Metis Society of Fort St. John is hosting an artisan market, and the Treaty 8 Tribal Association will hold a vigil, walk and hair braiding workshop.
Minister of Health comments on Fort St. John Hospital emergency department closure
Minister of Health Adrian Dix says emergency room closures like the one impacting the Fort St. John Hospital Thursday are often a result of one or two people not being able to come into work.
Hair Bin Salon requests structural change to increase capacity and expand liquor service area
The Hair Bin Salon and Barbershop in Fort St. John has applied for a structural change application for its facility at 10440 100th Street.
Northern Combat Invitational 9 being held in Chetwynd for first time
According to event promoter Clint Parker, Northern Combat Invitational 9 will be held at the White Knuckle Boxing Academy at 5032 49th Avenue in Chetwynd.
Fort St. John ranks high in housing affordability
Fort St. John is not only one of the most affordable places to live in the north, but is also being labelled as a possible "best-kept secret" in British Columbia.
BC Hydro reports another slight rise in employment at Site C
According to the latest employment report, 2,801 people worked for the site in March, up from 2,721 in February.
UPDATE: MLA Dan Davies slams Ministry of Health as FSJ Hospital Emergency Department unavailable Thursday
Exactly one month after the last service interruption, Northern Health says the Emergency Department at the Fort St. John Hospital is closed.
Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department closed for third weekend in a row
The emergency department at Chetwynd Hospital had to close for the third weekend in a row due to a staffing shortage.
Fort St. John RCMP seize prolific offender’s car
A Mercedes-Benz will be put up for auction after it was used to flee from the Fort St. John RCMP multiple times.
Dawson Creek Hospital replacement project progresses — concrete pouring well underway
Concrete pouring for the suspended slabs at the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital is well underway, according to an update on the replacement project from Northern Health.
UPDATE: Open houses and survey on future North Peace Leisure Facility project taking place in May
Through the new opportunities for input, the district also plans to share the information received from residents during the workshops in April.
Energetic Edge Cheer’s end-of-year showcase set for May 25th
The Energetic Edge Cheer Association (EECA) will conclude its season with an end-of-year showcase on May 25th.
Court Report: April 22nd to 26th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort Nelson and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from April 22nd to April 26th.
Peace River North Festival ‘went really well,’ says organizer
Peace River North Festival Association President Margaret May says this year’s festival in Fort St. John was very successful.
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program seeks new Peace region board member
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) is looking for a new member to fill out its 16-seat Peace region board.
Collins family expresses gratitude after missing brother found safe
Amy Collins says she feels relieved that her brother was found safe, after being missing for days.
Patry Lake wildfire listed as ‘under control,’ says BCWS
Lighting is suspected to be the cause, according to BCWS.
UPDATE: Wildfire reported in Miduski Creek area west of Fort Nelson listed as being held
BCWS says a fire listed as 'being held' is not likely to spread beyond its perimeter.
UPDATE: Road cleared on Highway 97 near Chetwynd
The collision took place around 5 p.m. on May 2nd between Cavan Road and Chetwynd Pumpmill Road, 22 kilometres from Chetwynd.
Nawican Friendship Centre hosting a walk to commemorate Red Dress Day
The walk is one of multiple events taking place in the Peace region on Red Dress Day. The Metis Society of Fort St. John is hosting an artisan market, and the Treaty 8 Tribal Association will hold a vigil, walk and hair braiding workshop.
Minister of Health comments on Fort St. John Hospital emergency department closure
Minister of Health Adrian Dix says emergency room closures like the one impacting the Fort St. John Hospital Thursday are often a result of one or two people not being able to come into work.
Hair Bin Salon requests structural change to increase capacity and expand liquor service area
The Hair Bin Salon and Barbershop in Fort St. John has applied for a structural change application for its facility at 10440 100th Street.
Northern Combat Invitational 9 being held in Chetwynd for first time
According to event promoter Clint Parker, Northern Combat Invitational 9 will be held at the White Knuckle Boxing Academy at 5032 49th Avenue in Chetwynd.
Fort St. John ranks high in housing affordability
Fort St. John is not only one of the most affordable places to live in the north, but is also being labelled as a possible "best-kept secret" in British Columbia.
BC Hydro reports another slight rise in employment at Site C
According to the latest employment report, 2,801 people worked for the site in March, up from 2,721 in February.
UPDATE: MLA Dan Davies slams Ministry of Health as FSJ Hospital Emergency Department unavailable Thursday
Exactly one month after the last service interruption, Northern Health says the Emergency Department at the Fort St. John Hospital is closed.
