Fort St. John North Peace Museum Update: Museum Breaks Volunteer Record!
North Peace Historical Society volunteers set a new volunteer record in 2023: 4956.5 hours!
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BC Long Track Championships, FUNale return to Fort St. John this weekend
The Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club is set to host the BC Long Track Championships and all-ages FUNale competition this weekend.
Council pens support letter for immigration programs for settlement and employment opportunities
Fort St. John council recently penned letters of support for immigrant-related programs.
Public hearing scheduled for zoning amendment for storage yard on Northern Lights Drive
Council has begun the process of amending a zoning bylaw for a plot of land on Northern Lights Drive to accommodate the site as a storage yard for industrial equipment and a future shop.
Group of friends win record-breaking bid to add name to “I Remember Quilt”
A group of friends secured a record-winning bid of $21,000 to add a name to the “I Remember Quilt” at the Be an Angel Gala.
Goodlow resident offers reward for stolen tools, vehicle accessories
Goodlow resident Levi Serle is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of a substantial number of tools and vehicle accessories.
Evening Under the Stars fundraiser tickets now on sale
Tickets to the Sunrise Rotary Club’s Evening Under the Stars - Western Edition went on sale on Monday afternoon.
Water rates increases at city-owned water stations
The water regulation amendment bylaw, which increases water rates for rural and residential residents, went into effect in Fort St. John on January 1st, 2024.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls Eagle Brand Corn
Eagle Brand Corn has been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to possible salmonella contamination.
UPDATE: Snowfall warning ended for South Peace River Region
Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning in the South Peace River Region for Monday night into Tuesday morning.
PRRD pens letter of support to Minister of Transportation regarding Taylor Bridge
The PRRD issued a letter of support regarding the importance of the Taylor Bridge infrastructure to the Minister of Transportation.
“Suspicious occurrence” at Signature Point Apartments confirmed as attempted murder
The RCMP has confirmed the “suspicious occurrence” on December 12, 2023, was an attempted murder.
Victim’s name released in Fort St. John shooting
The Fort St. John RCMP's Serious Crime Unit is continuing to investigate a homicide that occurred on January 8th and has released further details, including the victim’s name.
Flyers release dates for rescheduled games
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers have announced new dates for games that were cancelled last weekend.
Margaret Ma Murray Community School to remain closed on Tuesday
Margaret Ma Murray Community School announced it will remain closed on Tuesday due to heating and boiler issues.
Totem Mall evacuated due to sprinkler failure in Staples
The Totem Mall was evacuated on Saturday evening due to sprinklers failing in Staples.
BC Hydro GO Fund contributes over $47K to five Peace region non-profits
BC Hydro’s Generate Opportunities (GO) Fund is contributing $47,166 to five non-profit groups in the Peace River region.
Soil Health Seminar “Below Ground” comes to Fort St. John
The Peace Region Living Lab is hosting a soil health seminar, “Below Ground,” for farmers and ranchers.
Northern Lights College seeking to expand healthcare programs
Representatives from Northern Lights College met with the Peace River Regional District at their Jan. 11 board meeting, presenting ‘NLC Cares’, their contribution to the Allied Healthcare Strategy, a provincial initiative geared at providing healthcare training and education opportunities across B.C.
PRRD concerned about provincial housing legislation
The Peace River Regional District says it's concerned about being able to comply with the province's new housing rules.
BC Long Track Championships, FUNale return to Fort St. John this weekend
The Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club is set to host the BC Long Track Championships and all-ages FUNale competition this weekend.
Council pens support letter for immigration programs for settlement and employment opportunities
Fort St. John council recently penned letters of support for immigrant-related programs.
Public hearing scheduled for zoning amendment for storage yard on Northern Lights Drive
Council has begun the process of amending a zoning bylaw for a plot of land on Northern Lights Drive to accommodate the site as a storage yard for industrial equipment and a future shop.
Group of friends win record-breaking bid to add name to “I Remember Quilt”
A group of friends secured a record-winning bid of $21,000 to add a name to the “I Remember Quilt” at the Be an Angel Gala.
Goodlow resident offers reward for stolen tools, vehicle accessories
Goodlow resident Levi Serle is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of a substantial number of tools and vehicle accessories.
Evening Under the Stars fundraiser tickets now on sale
Tickets to the Sunrise Rotary Club’s Evening Under the Stars - Western Edition went on sale on Monday afternoon.
Water rates increases at city-owned water stations
The water regulation amendment bylaw, which increases water rates for rural and residential residents, went into effect in Fort St. John on January 1st, 2024.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls Eagle Brand Corn
Eagle Brand Corn has been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to possible salmonella contamination.
UPDATE: Snowfall warning ended for South Peace River Region
Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning in the South Peace River Region for Monday night into Tuesday morning.
PRRD pens letter of support to Minister of Transportation regarding Taylor Bridge
The PRRD issued a letter of support regarding the importance of the Taylor Bridge infrastructure to the Minister of Transportation.
“Suspicious occurrence” at Signature Point Apartments confirmed as attempted murder
The RCMP has confirmed the “suspicious occurrence” on December 12, 2023, was an attempted murder.
Victim’s name released in Fort St. John shooting
The Fort St. John RCMP's Serious Crime Unit is continuing to investigate a homicide that occurred on January 8th and has released further details, including the victim’s name.
Flyers release dates for rescheduled games
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers have announced new dates for games that were cancelled last weekend.
Margaret Ma Murray Community School to remain closed on Tuesday
Margaret Ma Murray Community School announced it will remain closed on Tuesday due to heating and boiler issues.
Totem Mall evacuated due to sprinkler failure in Staples
The Totem Mall was evacuated on Saturday evening due to sprinklers failing in Staples.
BC Hydro GO Fund contributes over $47K to five Peace region non-profits
BC Hydro’s Generate Opportunities (GO) Fund is contributing $47,166 to five non-profit groups in the Peace River region.
Soil Health Seminar “Below Ground” comes to Fort St. John
The Peace Region Living Lab is hosting a soil health seminar, “Below Ground,” for farmers and ranchers.
Northern Lights College seeking to expand healthcare programs
Representatives from Northern Lights College met with the Peace River Regional District at their Jan. 11 board meeting, presenting ‘NLC Cares’, their contribution to the Allied Healthcare Strategy, a provincial initiative geared at providing healthcare training and education opportunities across B.C.
PRRD concerned about provincial housing legislation
The Peace River Regional District says it's concerned about being able to comply with the province's new housing rules.
