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Air quality and visibility risks to Fort St. John residents due to Fort Nelson wildfires

Residents of Fort St. John are encouraged to be cautious of significant air quality and visibility reductions over the weekend as wildfire smoke from Fort Nelson covers the region.

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Santa Claus is coming to Fort St. John on Saturday

The annual Santa Claus parade returns to the Energetic City this Saturday.

Dawson Creek to send letter of support to Literacy Society

Dawson Creek council has agreed to write a letter of support to the Dawson Creek Literacy Society.

NPSS graduate awarded $1,000 bursary from North Peace Airport Services

North Peace Secondary School graduate Jayden Whitford is this year's recipient of the North Peace Airport Services' $1,000 bursary.

Evacuation order lifted for Fort Nelson River area

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has lifted the evacuation order for the Fort Nelson River area.

The Rose Prairie Water Station.
PRRD awards $305K contract to Tetra Tech for Rose Prairie Water Station project

The new contract for the Rose Prairie Water Station was awarded at the PRRD’s August 17th board meeting.

Kelly Lake Days celebration at the Community Centre.
Celebrating second Kelly Lake Days

Kelly Lake Days was held earlier this month to unite community members and celebrate their traditions and culture.

The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
Fort St. John Chamber recently penned letter to PRRD regarding transparent communication

The Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce recently penned a letter addressing its concerns brought up by its membership on the Peace River Regional District’s (PRRD) lack of communication over the past couple of months.

Video VIDEO: Minor wildfire damage at Quality Wind Farm

Quality Wind Farm, located just outside of Tumbler Ridge, received minor damages due to the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire.

Stage North headed to Surrey for MainStage

The Peace River Zone Theatre Festival wrapped up at North Peace Secondary School earlier in June, and Stage North will be headed to provincials in Surrey next month.

Bert Bowes Track
Video VIDEO: Annual SD60 Elementary Track Meet creates community among students

Local students gathered at the Bert Bowes track on Friday to compete in various events for the annual School District 60 Elementary Track Meet.

Burnt trees and a small clearing.
BCWS hands operational control of North Peace Complex to PG Fire Centre

The Prince George Fire Centre (PGFC) said Monday that the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is winding down the number of resources responding to fires in the North Peace Complex due to reduced wildfire activity.

The City of Fort St. John's Youth Advisory Council held its Youth Changing Today conference at Northern Lights College on Thursday.
Less than 150 local youth participate in YAC survey

The City of Fort St. John’s Youth Advisory Council had just 126 local youth complete a survey, despite multiple methods of encouragement to participate.

Co-op Community Champion: Brian Baldry

May's Co-op Community Champion has volunteered his auctioning services to many benefits and non-profit organizations over the years.

GoFundMe for Duncan Cran playground cancelled by school district

A GoFundMe created to raise funds for the replacement of the recently vandalized Duncan Cran Elementary School playground has been cancelled.

Local jet boat racers bring home trophies from Race the Joe

Two local jet boat racing teams brought home trophies from last weekend’s Race the Joe event, which took along the St. Joe River in St. Maries, Idaho.

Highway 97 closed due to wildfire

Highway 97 is closed from Highway 29 (Mile 54) north to the Mile 80 rest stop, according to the Ministry of Transportation.

UPDATE: Evacuation order and alert issued for Donnie Creek and Tommy Lakes areas

The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order and an evacuation alert for the Donnie Creek and Tommy Lakes areas due to immediate danger to safety caused by a wildfire.

VIDEO: Classroom Champions honours Hudson’s Hope teacher

Classroom Champions honoured Hudson's Hope School teacher Suzy Bach for her creative leadership and dedication to student wellness in a surprise assembly on Thursday.

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