Court Report: August 21st to 25th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from August 21st to 25th.
Pouce Coupe
Latest in Pouce Coupe
Northeast B.C. unemployment rate rises in July
The jobless rate in northeast B.C. rose from 4.8 per cent in June to 5.2 per cent in July, according to Stat Canada's latest labour force survey.
Prince George Fire Centre reverses decision to rescind campfire ban
The BCWS has determined the complete Open Burning Prohibition will remain in effect in the Prince George Fire Centre until October 15th.Â
Regional fire training centre feasibility study presented
A robust discussion on fire service needs was had by the Peace River Regional District at their July 20 board meeting following a presentation on a feasibility study for a regional fire training centre.Â
PRRD looking into repurposing of Site C workcamp
The Peace River Regional District will contact BC Hydro, local First Nations, North Wind Wellness Centre, Northern Health, the First Nations Health Authority, and the province to determine whether Site C’s work camp can be re-purposed after the completion of the dam.Â
PRRD board issues direct apology to four Treaty 8 First Nations
The PRRD issued a direct apology to four Treaty 8 First Nations for “the way the [June 8th committee of the whole] meeting unfolded."Â
Former Pouce Coupe mayor’s appeal to remove successor dismissed
An appeal filed by the previous mayor of Pouce Coupe to remove her successor was dismissed by the Court of Appeal in July.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for South Peace, watch issued for North Peace, Fort Nelson
Environment Canada issued a thunderstorm warning for the South Peace and a severe thunderstorm watch for the North Peace and Fort Nelson areas.Â
PRRD to issue public apology to Treaty 8 members following Treaty Land Sharing meeting
PRRD board members voted in favour of issuing a public apology to Treaty 8 First Nations and all members of the public regarding Treaty Land Sharing.
Thunderstorm warning issued for North Peace and watch issued for South Peace
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the North Peace, and a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the South Peace.
Search party for Darylyn Supernant this weekend
Savannah Gouchey is hosting a search party this weekend for her cousin Darylyn Supernant, who was last seen on March 15th in Dawson Creek.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued in Peace River, Fort Nelson regions
Conditions are reportedly favourable for severe thunderstorms that could produce strong winds, large hail and heavy rain in the Peace River and Fort Nelson regions.
Northern Health selects new president, CEO
Northern Health’s Board of Directors selected Ciro Panessa as the next president and CEO of the health authority.
Special air quality statement reissued for Peace River region, Fort Nelson
Due to the wildfire smoke in the area, a special air quality statement has been reissued in Northeastern B.C., including Fort St. John.
Special air quality statement ends for Peace River region, Fort Nelson
The special air quality statement issued on June 8th has ended for northeast British Columbia.
Northern B.C. residents encouraged to participate in transportation survey
The survey is a part of Northern Development's Northern Inter-Community Transportation Study, which is currently underway.
Northeast B.C. to be impacted by wildfire smoke over next 24 to 48 hours.
Due to the wildfire smoke in the area, a special air quality statement has been issued in Northeastern B.C., including Fort St. John.
Arts North East extends deadlines for Open Sky exhibition due to wildfires
Arts North East has extended the deadline for its Open Sky exhibition, Youth Art exhibition, and the Open Sky Artist in Residence program due to wildfires in the region.
Wildfire smoke likely to linger in Peace region over long weekend: BCWS
The BC Wildfire Service said in an update Friday afternoon that wildfire smoke in the North Peace region will most likely remain in the area over the May long weekend.
How to reduce risks during extreme bouts of wildfire smoke
With Fort St. John and other areas in the Peace currently experiencing severe levels of wildfire smoke, residents must take precautions to protect themselves from negative health impacts.
Northeast B.C. unemployment rate rises in July
The jobless rate in northeast B.C. rose from 4.8 per cent in June to 5.2 per cent in July, according to Stat Canada's latest labour force survey.
Prince George Fire Centre reverses decision to rescind campfire ban
The BCWS has determined the complete Open Burning Prohibition will remain in effect in the Prince George Fire Centre until October 15th.Â
Regional fire training centre feasibility study presented
A robust discussion on fire service needs was had by the Peace River Regional District at their July 20 board meeting following a presentation on a feasibility study for a regional fire training centre.Â
PRRD looking into repurposing of Site C workcamp
The Peace River Regional District will contact BC Hydro, local First Nations, North Wind Wellness Centre, Northern Health, the First Nations Health Authority, and the province to determine whether Site C’s work camp can be re-purposed after the completion of the dam.Â
PRRD board issues direct apology to four Treaty 8 First Nations
The PRRD issued a direct apology to four Treaty 8 First Nations for “the way the [June 8th committee of the whole] meeting unfolded."Â
Former Pouce Coupe mayor’s appeal to remove successor dismissed
An appeal filed by the previous mayor of Pouce Coupe to remove her successor was dismissed by the Court of Appeal in July.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for South Peace, watch issued for North Peace, Fort Nelson
Environment Canada issued a thunderstorm warning for the South Peace and a severe thunderstorm watch for the North Peace and Fort Nelson areas.Â
PRRD to issue public apology to Treaty 8 members following Treaty Land Sharing meeting
PRRD board members voted in favour of issuing a public apology to Treaty 8 First Nations and all members of the public regarding Treaty Land Sharing.
Thunderstorm warning issued for North Peace and watch issued for South Peace
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the North Peace, and a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the South Peace.
Search party for Darylyn Supernant this weekend
Savannah Gouchey is hosting a search party this weekend for her cousin Darylyn Supernant, who was last seen on March 15th in Dawson Creek.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued in Peace River, Fort Nelson regions
Conditions are reportedly favourable for severe thunderstorms that could produce strong winds, large hail and heavy rain in the Peace River and Fort Nelson regions.
Northern Health selects new president, CEO
Northern Health’s Board of Directors selected Ciro Panessa as the next president and CEO of the health authority.
Special air quality statement reissued for Peace River region, Fort Nelson
Due to the wildfire smoke in the area, a special air quality statement has been reissued in Northeastern B.C., including Fort St. John.
Special air quality statement ends for Peace River region, Fort Nelson
The special air quality statement issued on June 8th has ended for northeast British Columbia.
Northern B.C. residents encouraged to participate in transportation survey
The survey is a part of Northern Development's Northern Inter-Community Transportation Study, which is currently underway.
Northeast B.C. to be impacted by wildfire smoke over next 24 to 48 hours.
Due to the wildfire smoke in the area, a special air quality statement has been issued in Northeastern B.C., including Fort St. John.
Arts North East extends deadlines for Open Sky exhibition due to wildfires
Arts North East has extended the deadline for its Open Sky exhibition, Youth Art exhibition, and the Open Sky Artist in Residence program due to wildfires in the region.
Wildfire smoke likely to linger in Peace region over long weekend: BCWS
The BC Wildfire Service said in an update Friday afternoon that wildfire smoke in the North Peace region will most likely remain in the area over the May long weekend.
How to reduce risks during extreme bouts of wildfire smoke
With Fort St. John and other areas in the Peace currently experiencing severe levels of wildfire smoke, residents must take precautions to protect themselves from negative health impacts.
