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Fort Nelson mayor aims to fill news gap with printed community newsletter

Fort Nelson Mayor Rob Fraser declared he will make a motion for staff to find out the resources required for providing an electronic and printed community newsletter in a future meeting.

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Baldonnel students present slideshow on 100 years of commuting to school

Baldonnel Elementary School students recently presented a slideshow on the many ways students would get to school over a 100 year time period.

Encouraging teacher candidates to support Northern B.C. education with $8K awards

Future teachers could be awarded $8,000 for completing their practicum in northern B.C.

Vigil in Vancouver honours Peace region women

Two Peace region women were among 14 homicide victims honoured during a vigil in Vancouver on Wednesday.

A person in a white knit sweater holding a baby wrapped in a grey knit blanket.
Odds released on location of first B.C. baby born in 2024

The BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is now taking bets on which hospital will welcome B.C.’s first baby in 2024.

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Court Report: December 18th to 22nd

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from December 18th to 22nd.

Co-op Community Champion: Chantal Nielsen

Chantal Nielsen is being recognized as December's Co-op Community Champion for being one of the driving forces behind the Charlie Lake Community Garden.

Moose FM program director receives Canadian Radio Award

Moose FM’s Chris Walker was recently selected as the 2023 Program Director of the Year award for a small market by the Canadian Radio Awards.

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KidSport Give the Gift of Sport campaign ends January 8th

Kidsport’s Give the Gift of Sport fundraiser, aiming to get more kids into sports, ends on January 8th, 2024.

Coastal Rides looking for interested drivers in Fort Nelson

Fort Nelson council has started working with Coastal Rides to provide transportation options in the community, and the ride-sharing company is now looking for drivers.

Alwin Holland staff, students raise $700 for Fitter for Life program for Abbeyfield House

Alwin Holland students and staff worked together to raise $700 for the North Peace Gymnastics Association’s (NPGA) Fitter for Life program.

Governor General’s Academic Medal awarded to North Peace Secondary School graduate

North Peace Secondary School graduate Owen Lang was awarded the 2023 Governor General’s Bronze Academic Medal last week.

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Fort St. John RCMP executed several search warrants over holidays

The Fort St. John RCMP executed several search warrants over the holidays, seizing guns and suspected drugs.

Chetwynd, West Moberly, Saulteau develop Extreme Heat Response Plan

In preparation for the possibility of future extreme heat events, Chetwynd, Saulteau and West Moberly are developing an Extreme Heat Response Plan. 

Audielicious wins Canadian Choice Award

Audielicious has won a Canadian Choice Award for the restaurants category in Fort St. John.

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Fort St. John council supports applying for 2024 Downtown Façade Program

The City of Fort St. John has approved the application for the 2024 Business Façade Improvement Grant from Northern Development Initiative Trust. 

Yeti Refrigeration to install equipment at Pomeroy Sport Centre in Fort St. John

Fort St. John council decided to use a company out of Prince George to purchase and install refrigeration chiller equipment at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.

Northern Heritage Christmas website offers recipes, crafts, history

A Northern Heritage Christmas is a website launched during the pandemic to share recipes, crafts and history with everyone while they weren’t allowed to be together.

Bo Hedges documentary test screens at Lido next week

A free test screening of Dream Big Fort St. John and Beyond takes place at the Lido Theatre next week. 

Parody “children’s” Christmas book written by a local author selling across North America

A parody “children’s” book written by a Fort St. John man was originally meant to be for his family and friends but ended up selling across North America.

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