Three properties significantly damaged in Boundary Lake fire: PRRD
The Boundary Lake wildfire has significantly damaged three properties. The PRRD has also reduced the evacuation order.
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Environment Canada to monitor bank swallows at Blackfoot Regional Park
Environment Canada and Birds Canada have been authorized by the Regional Board to conduct avian research at Blackfoot Regional Park this summer.Â
Doig River First Nation rescinds evacuation alert
In a release on Monday, the nation said it was advised that the imminent risk of danger to life and property in the area had diminished.
UPDATE: Temporary entry permits process for areas under evacuation orders
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has put a temporary entry permit process in place for those who need to return to areas under an evacuation order.
UPDATE: PRRD reduces evacuation area for Boundary Lake
The Peace River Regional District has reduced the area that is under evacuation order due to the Boundary Lake wildfire for properties in the Boundary-Goodlow area, allowing some residents to return to their homes.
Strong winds expected to drive wildfire growth in the Peace region
The Peace River Regional District expects wildfires in the region will continue to grow in the next 24-48 hours due to strong winds.
UPDATE: Evacuation order expanded for residents in Goodlow/Boundary Lake area
The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 32 properties in the Goodlow and Boundary Lake area.
UPDATE: Motor vehicle incident results in over 2,800 without power
BC Hydro is reporting that around 2,865 customers are without power in the Fort St. John area.
Peace region agriculture projects to receive $383K
Over $383,714 in grant funding has been approved to support agriculture production in the Peace region.
Seven new wildfires started in the B.C. Peace
B.C. Wildfire Service has responded to several incidents in the Peace since Friday. So far all the fires are believe to be human caused.
PRRD to begin consultation for land acknowledgement
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) will begin consultations to develop a land acknowledgement statement for the district.Â
AgriSpirit Fund awarding $1.5 million in 2023
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has opened applications for the AgriSpirit Fund.
No major damages after Charlie Lake wildland fire: PRRD
There were no major damages or injuries after a wildland fire near Charlie Lake on Sunday, according to the PRRD
Wind warning issued for the B.C. Peace
A cold front will move into the B.C. Peace Sunday evening bringing with it wind gusts from 70 to 90 km/h.
Working advisory groups formed for Dawson Creek Hospital project
The Dawson Creek Hospital Replacement project has recently formed two new working advisory groups.
Public survey following Rose Prairie community meeting
The Peace River Regional District has posted a survey on the Rose Prairie Water Station after a community meeting in March.Â
Coastal GasLink pipes 98 per cent complete in Peace region
The pipeline for Coastal GasLink is 98 per cent in the Peace River region, according to a TC Energy presentation to the PRRD.
Contractor selected for Adeline Kelly building upgrades
The PRRD has awarded the construction upgrade contract for the Adeline Kelly building at the North Peace Fall Fairgrounds.Â
City report to PRRD reveals $669k spent on pool
The City of Fort St. John spent $699,930 in 2022 on the North Peace Leisure Pool, according to a report to the PRRD.
Cattleman Association among groups requesting PRRD funding
The Peace River Regional Cattleman Association requested $200,000 from the PRRD to continue funding their Livestock Protection Program.Â
Environment Canada to monitor bank swallows at Blackfoot Regional Park
Environment Canada and Birds Canada have been authorized by the Regional Board to conduct avian research at Blackfoot Regional Park this summer.Â
Doig River First Nation rescinds evacuation alert
In a release on Monday, the nation said it was advised that the imminent risk of danger to life and property in the area had diminished.
UPDATE: Temporary entry permits process for areas under evacuation orders
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has put a temporary entry permit process in place for those who need to return to areas under an evacuation order.
UPDATE: PRRD reduces evacuation area for Boundary Lake
The Peace River Regional District has reduced the area that is under evacuation order due to the Boundary Lake wildfire for properties in the Boundary-Goodlow area, allowing some residents to return to their homes.
Strong winds expected to drive wildfire growth in the Peace region
The Peace River Regional District expects wildfires in the region will continue to grow in the next 24-48 hours due to strong winds.
UPDATE: Evacuation order expanded for residents in Goodlow/Boundary Lake area
The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order for 32 properties in the Goodlow and Boundary Lake area.
UPDATE: Motor vehicle incident results in over 2,800 without power
BC Hydro is reporting that around 2,865 customers are without power in the Fort St. John area.
Peace region agriculture projects to receive $383K
Over $383,714 in grant funding has been approved to support agriculture production in the Peace region.
Seven new wildfires started in the B.C. Peace
B.C. Wildfire Service has responded to several incidents in the Peace since Friday. So far all the fires are believe to be human caused.
PRRD to begin consultation for land acknowledgement
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) will begin consultations to develop a land acknowledgement statement for the district.Â
AgriSpirit Fund awarding $1.5 million in 2023
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has opened applications for the AgriSpirit Fund.
No major damages after Charlie Lake wildland fire: PRRD
There were no major damages or injuries after a wildland fire near Charlie Lake on Sunday, according to the PRRD
Wind warning issued for the B.C. Peace
A cold front will move into the B.C. Peace Sunday evening bringing with it wind gusts from 70 to 90 km/h.
Working advisory groups formed for Dawson Creek Hospital project
The Dawson Creek Hospital Replacement project has recently formed two new working advisory groups.
Public survey following Rose Prairie community meeting
The Peace River Regional District has posted a survey on the Rose Prairie Water Station after a community meeting in March.Â
Coastal GasLink pipes 98 per cent complete in Peace region
The pipeline for Coastal GasLink is 98 per cent in the Peace River region, according to a TC Energy presentation to the PRRD.
Contractor selected for Adeline Kelly building upgrades
The PRRD has awarded the construction upgrade contract for the Adeline Kelly building at the North Peace Fall Fairgrounds.Â
City report to PRRD reveals $669k spent on pool
The City of Fort St. John spent $699,930 in 2022 on the North Peace Leisure Pool, according to a report to the PRRD.
Cattleman Association among groups requesting PRRD funding
The Peace River Regional Cattleman Association requested $200,000 from the PRRD to continue funding their Livestock Protection Program.Â
