Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Election Survey Results
In this edition of the Weekly Review, we share the results from our Provincial Election Survey. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
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BC Hydro announces $27,500 investment in FSJ nonprofits through GO Fund
Three Fort St. John nonprofits have received thousands of dollars in funding thanks to BC Hydro.
CORRECTION: Initiative proposed to address housing costs in Fort St. John
During the July 8th Committee of the Whole meeting, representatives for the ACE Card Housing project presented to council its objectives to address B.C.’s housing supply constraints.Â
Evan Saugstad: Carbon Shenanigans
For years our government has been quietly paying into what they call a carbon storage scheme where our tax dollars are given to local First Nations to literally watch trees grow.
Bear Flat Dispatch: BC’s Sumas Prairie. Farmland or lake?
Frequent contributor Ken Boon is sharing his thoughts on turning the Sumas Prairie back into a lake.
BC Hydro presents clean energy plans for British Columbia
At the May 2nd Peace River Regional District meeting, representatives from BC Hydro presented the board with details on plans to bring clean energy economic development to British Columbia.Â
Fort St John Today: Mother’s Day 2024
In this edition, we share some things to do for Mother's Day 2024 such as the Mother's Day Run. Plus, events happening May 7-13, 2024.
Fort St. John, Dawson Creek housing construction declined in 2023
After reaching the lowest point in two decades in 2022, the number of new housing units built in northeast B.C. continued to decline in 2023, according to the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.
Council staff detail 2024 High on Ice Festival outcome and year-long planning process
Fort St. John council received a presentation showing the year-long process and goals of the 2024 High on Ice festival during their March 25th Committee of the Whole meeting.
Bear Flat Dispatch: The ongoing drought
Frequent contributor Ken Boon is sharing his thoughts on the drought conditions in the Peace.
MLAs optimistic about future of region after Taylor mill sold for $7 million
BRI plans to invest over $50 million to convert the mill and its 300-plus acres of industrial land into a logistics and distribution hub for the region.
City reallocates casino revenue for operating budget to offset inflationary pressures
Fort St. John council has decided to reallocate the city’s revenue of over $750,000 from Chances Casino to the operating budget in order to offset inflationary pressures.Â
Court halts Rolla Creek Dyke deconstruction
A group of four residents are taking the Peace River Regional District to court for decommissioning Rolla Creek Dyke.
SFU repatriates Tse’k’wa excavation history to Dane-Zaa people
Simon Fraser University has digitally repatriated excavation history and research material back to the Dane-Zaa people of the T’se’kwa Heritage Society.
Hudson’s Hope continues to face uncertainty surrounding permanent water source
The District of Hudson’s Hope continues to face uncertainty surrounding its water source.
Ice slides remain at High on Ice Winter Festival despite lack of snow
The annual High on Ice Winter Festival in Fort St. John kicks off on February 16th, with slightly modified events planned.
Council endorses 988 crisis line initiative
Fort St. John council recently voted in favour of displaying posters in city facilities to promote the 988 Crisis Line to spread awareness about suicide prevention.
