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Fort Nelson First Nation issues evacuation alert

Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) issued an evacuation alert on Monday for the Fontas Reserve.

Air quality is a high risk in Peace region due to wildfire smoke

A special air quality statement remains in place in the Peace River and Fort Nelson regions on Tuesday due to wildfire smoke.

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Northern Development report says Peace region may have potential to expand transit services

Data referenced in the report shows the Peace River Regional District had the highest number of youth aged 24 and under.

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Rising Above Ministries  to hold first-ever fundraiser in Fort St. John

Rising Above Ministries is holding its first event in Fort St. John to raise funds and provide information about the services it plans to provide to the community.

Kamloops RCMP reclaim pick-up stolen from Chetwynd

The vehicle has since been put in a tow yard and retrieved by its legitimate owner.

NRRM issues evacuation alert for northeast corner of Fort Nelson fire zone

The municipality said it issued the alert because of multiple wildfires in the area causing a potential danger to life safety.

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Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Trans-Jurisdictional Crime

In this edition of the Weekly Review, we share some insights for our latest investigative. Plus, our top stories of the week.

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PRRD increases contract with Tetra Tech by $50K for Bessborough Landfill investigation

The board increased the contract to $162,488.90 at its meeting on August 17th.

North Peace, Northern Rockies community service organizations to receive $187.4K

The North Peace Seniors Housing Society received $14,000, the Fort Nelson Family Development Society received $100,000 and NENAS received $73,400 to upgrade, modernize, or improve their technology.

Potential diversions at Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre emergency department

Northern Health is advising Chetwynd residents that the hospital’s emergency department may experience service disruptions in the coming days.

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Toxic drug alert issued for Fort St. John

A toxic drug alert has been issued for Fort St. John due to an increase in overdoses linked to a red and orange coloured drug sold as “down.”

UPDATE: BCCOS reminds Hudson’s Hope residents to “keep wildlife wild”

The BC Conservation Officer Service is reminding Hudson’s Hope residents to “keep wildlife wild” after three bears were put down near the community.

BC Agriculture minister stops in Fort St. John

After touring the facility, Alexis said what stuck out most to her was the state-of-the-art technology going into the plant.

Fort St. John artist opens her first art studio, gallery in Australia

An artist who lived in Fort St. John for several years recently opened an art gallery in Australia to display and sell her art.

Dawson Creek Kin Park multi-use outdoor facility now open

A new multi-use outdoor facility at Kin Park in Dawson Creek opened to the public earlier this week, according to a release from the city.

Print Artists North’s first-ever Summer School of the Arts concludes at North Peace Gallery

The Print Artists North held its first Summer School of the Arts workshop in Fort St. John this month, focusing on different aspects of relief printmaking.

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Summer Events: Swimming, Music, Movies, and More

In this edition, we share some more awesome hiking spots in the region. Plus, a list of events happening for August 18-20, 2023.

Heavy rain aids in tempering B.C. wildfires in Shuswap, Okanagan regions
Community One Stop Registration kicks off next month

The City of Fort St. John’s Community One Stop Registration kicks off at the Totem Mall on September 9th. 

Shaw customers in FSJ experiencing service interruption

Some Shaw customers in Fort St. John are experiencing an interruption to their internet, television, and home phone services due to an outage. 

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