City of Fort St. John seeking exemption from carbon tax, rental act
With longer and harsher winters compared to the rest of B.C., the City of Fort St. John says the carbon tax on home heating bills is an unfair financial burden to its residents.Â
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Dawson Creek chamber of commerce concerned with tax increases
A budget assumptions report was released in October and estimated that taxes need to rise from $21.1 million in 2023 to $23.4 million in 2024, $24.3 million in 2025, $25.5 million in 2026, and $26.3 million in 2027, as the city pivots to a 70/30 revenue split with their operations and the Peace River Agreement.Â
Video Huskies Player of the Week: Grayden Alexander
Grayden Alexander tells us where he played before joining the team and what he looks forward to the most this season.
City of Fort St. John celebrates People’s Choice awards
Best Community Event went to High on Ice organizer Eryn Griffith, a winter festival held every year in the North Peace, Best City Councillor went to Trevor Bolin, while Best Civic Leader went to Mayor Lilia Hansen.
Fort St. John approves zoning amendment for healthcare facility
Fort St. John council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment to allow for renovations and construction of an orthopedic clinic and rapid access primary care walk-in.Â
Fort St. John North Peace Museum update: Dinovember is back, and Christmas Tea around corner!
Dinosaurs are getting into lots of mischief at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum this month as part of Dinovember!
Fort St. John convenience store robber arrested
The Fort St. John RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection to a robbery at Winks convenience store on Friday.
UPDATE: Wanted 34-year-old man located
The Fort St. John RCMP was looking for 34-year-old Gavin James Lee Davis in November, who was wanted on multiple warrants for assault and other offences, but he has been arrested as of January 24th.
UPDATE: Jeep, pickup truck involved in vehicle incident in Taylor
Fort St. John RCMP were called to a motor vehicle incident in Taylor late Wednesday afternoon.
Salvation Army kettle campaign launches in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John Salvation Army launched its annual kettle campaign on Tuesday and is looking to raise $150,000.
North Peace Secondary School presents Monty Python-inspired King Arthur tale
Students at North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) are retelling the legend of King Arthur with a Monty Python spin for this year’s musical.
Olympic medalist gets some ice time with local speed skaters
Local speed skating enthusiasts had the opportunity to hit the ice with Olympic medalist Denny Morrison.
Be An Angel tree on display in Totem Mall
The Be An Angel Tree was set up in the Totem Mall on Sunday, featuring ornaments from those who donated to Fort St. John Hospital Foundation in honour of a loved one.
Fort St. John relaunches Diversity, Inclusion Micro-Grant program
The City of Fort St. John has opened the second Diversity and Inclusion Micro-Grant program intake.
City council directs staff to research options for unsafe premises
City council has directed staff to research and provide options for expanding bylaw provisions for unsafe premises.
B.C. Conservative Party announces nominee for Peace River South
The Conservative Party of British Columbia has announced Dawson Creek’s Larry Neufeld will run as a candidate in Peace River South.
Dog licensing bylaw amendment looks to improve process
Fort St. John council is close to adopting the amended dog licensing bylaw after it was read for the first three times on Monday.
Sewer use regulation, charges amendment bylaw read in council
Fort St. John council gave the first three readings of amended bylaws that include a decrease in the sewer rate for residents during the summer.
Site C completion endangering bears, wildlife advocates say
The Wilderness Committee and Awi'nakola Foundation say they’ve received copies of fish and wildlife applications to tranquillize hibernating grizzly and black bears and move them to artificial dens from Site C.
Peace Regional Extension Workshop next week for producers facing climate change challenges
B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food is hosting a Peace Regional Extension Workshop next week in Farmington.
Dawson Creek chamber of commerce concerned with tax increases
A budget assumptions report was released in October and estimated that taxes need to rise from $21.1 million in 2023 to $23.4 million in 2024, $24.3 million in 2025, $25.5 million in 2026, and $26.3 million in 2027, as the city pivots to a 70/30 revenue split with their operations and the Peace River Agreement.Â
Video Huskies Player of the Week: Grayden Alexander
Grayden Alexander tells us where he played before joining the team and what he looks forward to the most this season.
City of Fort St. John celebrates People’s Choice awards
Best Community Event went to High on Ice organizer Eryn Griffith, a winter festival held every year in the North Peace, Best City Councillor went to Trevor Bolin, while Best Civic Leader went to Mayor Lilia Hansen.
Fort St. John approves zoning amendment for healthcare facility
Fort St. John council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment to allow for renovations and construction of an orthopedic clinic and rapid access primary care walk-in.Â
Fort St. John North Peace Museum update: Dinovember is back, and Christmas Tea around corner!
Dinosaurs are getting into lots of mischief at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum this month as part of Dinovember!
Fort St. John convenience store robber arrested
The Fort St. John RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection to a robbery at Winks convenience store on Friday.
UPDATE: Wanted 34-year-old man located
The Fort St. John RCMP was looking for 34-year-old Gavin James Lee Davis in November, who was wanted on multiple warrants for assault and other offences, but he has been arrested as of January 24th.
UPDATE: Jeep, pickup truck involved in vehicle incident in Taylor
Fort St. John RCMP were called to a motor vehicle incident in Taylor late Wednesday afternoon.
Salvation Army kettle campaign launches in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John Salvation Army launched its annual kettle campaign on Tuesday and is looking to raise $150,000.
North Peace Secondary School presents Monty Python-inspired King Arthur tale
Students at North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) are retelling the legend of King Arthur with a Monty Python spin for this year’s musical.
Olympic medalist gets some ice time with local speed skaters
Local speed skating enthusiasts had the opportunity to hit the ice with Olympic medalist Denny Morrison.
Be An Angel tree on display in Totem Mall
The Be An Angel Tree was set up in the Totem Mall on Sunday, featuring ornaments from those who donated to Fort St. John Hospital Foundation in honour of a loved one.
Fort St. John relaunches Diversity, Inclusion Micro-Grant program
The City of Fort St. John has opened the second Diversity and Inclusion Micro-Grant program intake.
City council directs staff to research options for unsafe premises
City council has directed staff to research and provide options for expanding bylaw provisions for unsafe premises.
B.C. Conservative Party announces nominee for Peace River South
The Conservative Party of British Columbia has announced Dawson Creek’s Larry Neufeld will run as a candidate in Peace River South.
Dog licensing bylaw amendment looks to improve process
Fort St. John council is close to adopting the amended dog licensing bylaw after it was read for the first three times on Monday.
Sewer use regulation, charges amendment bylaw read in council
Fort St. John council gave the first three readings of amended bylaws that include a decrease in the sewer rate for residents during the summer.
Site C completion endangering bears, wildlife advocates say
The Wilderness Committee and Awi'nakola Foundation say they’ve received copies of fish and wildlife applications to tranquillize hibernating grizzly and black bears and move them to artificial dens from Site C.
Peace Regional Extension Workshop next week for producers facing climate change challenges
B.C.’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food is hosting a Peace Regional Extension Workshop next week in Farmington.
