Car still in Pine River near Taylor
A car is still in the Pine River near Taylor due to icy conditions making recovery difficult and dangerous.
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 Law students from northeast BC honoured for dedication to Indigenous peopleÂ
Two law students from northeast B.C. recently received recognition for their dedication to representing Indigenous people.
Work continues on Dawson Creek and District Hospital replacement project
Work continues on the Dawson Creek and District Hospital replacement project following the holidays.
Industrial camp operator fined over $200K for COVID-19 related worker death near Farmington
An industrial camp operating company was fined over $200,000 for a worker’s death due to COVID-19 complications.
Peace region braces for further temperature decline, unlikely to remain long-term
Despite it appearing as though the winter weather has finally arrived in the Peace region, Environment Canada says the cold is unlikely to remain.
Christmas Tree Drop-off now open until January 7th
The City of Fort St. John’s Christmas Tree Drop-off is open for community members to dispose of their natural trees in an eco-friendly manner.
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek hospitals welcome first babies of 2024
The Fort St. John Hospital and Birthing Centre welcomed the city’s first baby of 2024 on January 1st at 7:33 a.m.
Blizzard Bicycle Club races into 2024 with annual New Year’s Day Ride
Blizzard Bicycle Club members hit the pavement on Monday for the 40th annual New Year’s Day Ride.Â
Fort Nelson agrees to identify temporary on-street accessible parking locations
Fort Nelson council has agreed to work with a local accessibility and inclusion committee to identify temporary on-street accessible parking through downtown areas.
Board of Education of School District 59 approves budget process for 2024-2025
The School District 59 board has approved the process to develop its annual budget for 2024 to 2025.
Updates made to healthcare worker recruitment program in Northern Rockies
A few updates were made to a program focusing on healthcare recruitment in the North Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) following recommendations made at a previous meeting.
Mathews Park, Kin Park ice surfaces being prepared for use
The City of Fort St. John is looking to prepare the ice surfaces at Mathews Park and Kin Park now that the weather is getting colder.
UPDATE: Canada Post mailbox taken from 88th Street in Fort St. John recovered by police
Police have since recovered a Canada Post mailbox taken from 88th Street on December 30th.
RCMP investigating a homicide in Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek RCMP and the North District Major Crime Unit are investigating a homicide.
New return-to-work requirements for injured workers come into effect January 1st
New requirements to ensure workers can return to their jobs after suffering a workplace injury will come into effect on January 1st.
Drug and alcohol recoveries reduced at Site C with K9 unit, says BC Hydro
A K9 detection unit has been in use at Site C since May, which has decreased the number of drug and alcohol recoveries at the gates.
Tumbler Ridge searching for new CAO
The District of Tumbler Ridge is searching for a new CAO following the departure of Brian Woodward.
NRRM to write support letter for Bulterys House in Dawson Creek
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) agreed to provide a letter of support to the South Peace Health Services Society for Bulterys House in Dawson Creek.
Community mourns loss of Mannie Lenz
Many community members are mourning the loss of Mannie Lenz after she succumbed to her battle with cancer on Tuesday.
City of Fort St. John to host annual New Year’s Eve fireworks
The City of Fort St. John is inviting the public to attend its annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks event on Sunday.Â
 Law students from northeast BC honoured for dedication to Indigenous peopleÂ
Two law students from northeast B.C. recently received recognition for their dedication to representing Indigenous people.
Work continues on Dawson Creek and District Hospital replacement project
Work continues on the Dawson Creek and District Hospital replacement project following the holidays.
Industrial camp operator fined over $200K for COVID-19 related worker death near Farmington
An industrial camp operating company was fined over $200,000 for a worker’s death due to COVID-19 complications.
Peace region braces for further temperature decline, unlikely to remain long-term
Despite it appearing as though the winter weather has finally arrived in the Peace region, Environment Canada says the cold is unlikely to remain.
Christmas Tree Drop-off now open until January 7th
The City of Fort St. John’s Christmas Tree Drop-off is open for community members to dispose of their natural trees in an eco-friendly manner.
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek hospitals welcome first babies of 2024
The Fort St. John Hospital and Birthing Centre welcomed the city’s first baby of 2024 on January 1st at 7:33 a.m.
Blizzard Bicycle Club races into 2024 with annual New Year’s Day Ride
Blizzard Bicycle Club members hit the pavement on Monday for the 40th annual New Year’s Day Ride.Â
Fort Nelson agrees to identify temporary on-street accessible parking locations
Fort Nelson council has agreed to work with a local accessibility and inclusion committee to identify temporary on-street accessible parking through downtown areas.
Board of Education of School District 59 approves budget process for 2024-2025
The School District 59 board has approved the process to develop its annual budget for 2024 to 2025.
Updates made to healthcare worker recruitment program in Northern Rockies
A few updates were made to a program focusing on healthcare recruitment in the North Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) following recommendations made at a previous meeting.
Mathews Park, Kin Park ice surfaces being prepared for use
The City of Fort St. John is looking to prepare the ice surfaces at Mathews Park and Kin Park now that the weather is getting colder.
UPDATE: Canada Post mailbox taken from 88th Street in Fort St. John recovered by police
Police have since recovered a Canada Post mailbox taken from 88th Street on December 30th.
RCMP investigating a homicide in Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek RCMP and the North District Major Crime Unit are investigating a homicide.
New return-to-work requirements for injured workers come into effect January 1st
New requirements to ensure workers can return to their jobs after suffering a workplace injury will come into effect on January 1st.
Drug and alcohol recoveries reduced at Site C with K9 unit, says BC Hydro
A K9 detection unit has been in use at Site C since May, which has decreased the number of drug and alcohol recoveries at the gates.
Tumbler Ridge searching for new CAO
The District of Tumbler Ridge is searching for a new CAO following the departure of Brian Woodward.
NRRM to write support letter for Bulterys House in Dawson Creek
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) agreed to provide a letter of support to the South Peace Health Services Society for Bulterys House in Dawson Creek.
Community mourns loss of Mannie Lenz
Many community members are mourning the loss of Mannie Lenz after she succumbed to her battle with cancer on Tuesday.
City of Fort St. John to host annual New Year’s Eve fireworks
The City of Fort St. John is inviting the public to attend its annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks event on Sunday.Â
