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Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary asks for items stolen to be returned

The Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary is asking for items recently stolen from its gift shop to be returned.

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FortisBC announces rate changes, increase for Fort Nelson residents

FortisBC’s residential customers in Fort Nelson will see an increase in their bill, while most FortisBC gas customers will see an overall decrease as of January 1st, 2024.

Fort St. John proposing new community grants policy

The City of Fort St. John is proposing a new community grants policy for their municipality, and a policy presentation was provided to city council during their December 11th meeting. 

Volleyball organizers grateful for Dawson Creek’s support

The Dawson Creek Secondary School team started in 15th place and came out in 11th at the 2023 ‘AAA’ Girls Provincial Volleyball Championships.

City of Fort St. John pens letter to B.C. ministry about an increase in crime

In the letter sent on November 29th, Mayor Lilia Hansen asks Minister Mike Farnworth to consider enacting the Community Safety Act and its amendment.

The inside of a building with people sitting on chairs at tables on a tile floor.
Fort St. John arts and culture thriving post-COVID: North Peace Cultural Society

The North Peace Cultural Society says arts and culture in Fort St. John has bounced back after the COVID-19 pandemic.

South Peace needs improved public transit, resident says

Dawson Creek resident Randy Chau says his community needs better public transportation, and sent a letter to the City of Dawson Creek, outlining concerns and a proposal to expand current services in the South Peace. 

Fort St. John woman reported for practicing midwife duties while unregistered

Jacqueline Soule of Fort St. John was reported for holding herself out as a midwife or student midwife in B.C. and offering midwifery services.

BC United Leader in Fort St. John for town hall meeting

A community town hall meeting featuring BC United Leader Kevin Falcon, MLA Ellis Ross, and MLA Dan Davies is taking place in Fort St. John on Tuesday night.

Red tape holding up gravel pit renewal, Dawson Creek company says

Neal Norman, owner of Reg Norman Trucking in Dawson Creek, says he’s been having trouble renewing a gravel pit his company has operated since 1981. 

Map of Coastal GasLink Pipeline from Dawson Creek to Kitimat
Coastal GasLink pipeline beginning next phase in 2024

The Coastal GasLink pipeline is heading into its next phase in 2024 according to the public affairs advisor for TC Energy.

Chetwynd RCMP investigate suspicious death of dog

The Chetwynd RCMP is looking for anyone with information about a dog who was killed last month.

Local steer wrestler places second in third round at National Finals Rodeo in Vegas

Fort St. John’s Stephen Culling took second place in the third round of steer wrestling at the 2023 National Finals Rodeo.

AFDE donates $40,000 to five local charities

AFDE and employee unions partnered to support five Fort St. John charities with a total of $40,000 this Christmas season.

Local hospital foundation receives $1,300 donation from Fort St. John Petroleum Association

The local hospital foundation received a $1,300 donation last week from the Fort St. John Petroleum Association.

Shoppers raises over $100K for Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society

The executive director of the Women’s Resource Society recently decided to present the local Shoppers Drug Mart with a very unique gift for raising approximately $124,875 for the non-profit in recent months.

Local youth teams up with Lattitude 56 to raise over $500 for toy drive

A 12-year-old Taylor resident and a local business recently teamed up to sell crewnecks in order to buy items for Home Hardware’s annual toy drive supporting the Salvation Army.

The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
PRRD creating asset management plan

The Peace River Regional District has contracted PSD Citywide to help create a formal asset management plan for the local government, building an inventory of assets and guidelines to keep those assets in acceptable condition.

Clint Black to perform in Dawson Creek

December 11, 2023 – Clint Black announces his 2024 Killin’ Time – The 35th Anniversary World Tour with a stop in Dawson Creek.

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Fort St. John RCMP investigating suspicious death

An investigation is underway into a suspicious death after Fort St. John RCMP found a deceased male once they arrived at the scene of a vehicle incident.

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