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Peace Region

Light a Moose raises record-breaking $197,000 

The 20th Annual Chances Casino Light a Moose radiothon raised a record-breaking $197,000.

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Public input opportunity on Fort St. John seniors housing project

The City of Fort St. John is requesting public input on a development variance permit for a 115-unit seniors housing complex at a November 27th council meeting.

UPDATE: Fort Nelson power outage affected over 3,300 residents

All of Fort Nelson has lost power due to a substation fault shortly after 11 a.m. on Tuesday, according to BC Hydro.

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Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giving toy drive returns to Hudson’s Hope

The 4th annual 12 Days of Christmas Giving toy drive returns to Hudson’s Hope from December 1st to 12th and aims to fill a police vehicle with donations.

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Peace River South MLA applauds Dawson Creek RCMP efforts

Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier says the perceived increase in police incidents in Dawson Creek may be due to the RCMP targeting prolific offenders.

PRRD to update building bylaw, seeks public input through survey

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is looking to update its building bylaw and is asking the public to provide input by participating in a survey. 

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Hitchhiker dies after being struck by vehicle near Murdale Friday night

Fort St. John RCMP were called to a fatal vehicle collision Friday evening that resulted in a man’s death.

Hudson’s Hope RCMP monthly bulletin: 31 calls for service between October 17th to November 18th

The Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to 31 calls for service between October 17th to November 18th and wrote 38 violations and warning tickets for various motor vehicle-related offences.

NPHL celebrates 70th anniversary

The North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) celebrated its 70th anniversary on November 12th.

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Investigation underway into report of shots fired near Duncan Cran

Fort St. John RCMP is investigating possible gunshots near Duncan Cran on Sunday.

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CORRECTION: Semi-truck rollover causes delays in Pine Pass

A semi-truck rollover on Highway 97 is causing delays south of the Pine Pass summit.

IIO BC Investigation underway after police standoff in Dawson Creek ends with armed man dying by suspected suicide

A standoff that lasted over eight hours ended Sunday morning after police found an armed man dead inside an apartment with what is believed to be self-inflicted injuries.

RCMP investigating a homicide in Dawson Creek

The RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Dawson Creek.

UPDATE: Residents asked to avoid area in Dawson Creek due to police incident

The Dawson Creek RCMP are asking residents to stay away from the intersection of 10th street and 107 avenue in Dawson Creek.

UPDATE: ‘Our nurses are drowning’: BC Nurses Union rallies at Fort St. John Hospital

The BC Nurses Union rallied outside the hospital on Friday to raise awareness about the state of healthcare in Fort St. John. 

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PRRD elects 2024 chair and vice chair

Electoral Area C director Brad Sperling was elected chair for the Peace River Regional District for 2023/2024 during its November 17th board meeting.

CNRL donates $5,000 to Women’s Resource Society

CNRL donated $5,000 to the Women’s Resource Society Friday afternoon, just in time for the holidays.

Dog with leg injury surrendered to South Peace SPCA

A two-year-old husky and lab mix named Dobby was surrendered to the BC SPCA’s South Peace animal centre after being attacked.

UPDATE: Canadian Red Cross, UNICEF investigate alleged scam in Fort St. John

The Canadian Red Cross and UNICEF are conducting an internal investigation after receiving several reports of residents being allegedly scammed in Fort St. John.

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Seniors to benefit from grants in Peace region

Seniors in Taylor, Pouce Coupe and Hudson’s Hope will benefit from grants for policies and projects supporting their active and independent lives.

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