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Peace River North MLA to meet with minister about Taylor Bridge

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy said he is in the process of scheduling a follow-up meeting with Mike Farnworth, B.C. minister of transportation and transit, to discuss the Taylor Bridge.

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Peace River North MLA endorses B.C. Conservative leadership candidate

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has announced his support for Conservative Party of British Columbia leader candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Fort St. John secures $50K grant to host FIFA World Cup events

The City of Fort St. John will be hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 events, paid for using a grant of $50,000 from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

Dawson Creek to move forward with next steps for new water source project

The City of Dawson Creek will be doing detailed technical work on its Water Supply System Project to find a new source of water other than the Kiskatinaw River.

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Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment

Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.

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Video Peace River Regional District Quarterly Update – March 2026

Caitlin is joined by Peace River Regional District Board Chair Brad Sperling to learn what the district has been up to in the beginning of 2026

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Fort St. John council to revise development permit areas across city

The City of Fort St. John is working on updates to its Zoning Bylaw following an updated Official Community Plan.

(UPDATE) Local Conservative association prepares to support new candidate selection with AGM

The B.C. Conservative Peace River North Riding Association will be hosting the open AGM on April 11th, 2026.

BC Grain Producers Association president talks ALC staffing cuts ‘concern’

The BC Grain Producers Association's president has spoken out against the decision to slash more than 40 Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) staffing positions.

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(UPDATE) PRRD mulls zoning feedback following public engagement

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has reviewed the results of feedback gathered from residents about the new Regional Zoning Bylaw, and is moving forward with further research plans.

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Video This Week in the Peace – Councillor Bolin & MLA Kealy

On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we're joined by FSJ Councillor Trevor Bolin and North Peace MLA Jordan Kealy

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SONS criticizes ‘devastating’ delays to Peace Villa expansion

Save Our Local Seniors (SONS) is speaking out alongside the City of Fort St. John about delays to the Peace Villa long-term care home expansion project by the B.C. provincial government.

(UPDATE) PRRD to consider $3M+ report for Blackfoot Regional Park upgrades

The Peace River Regional District has received a report for $3.37 million in upgrades to the Blackfoot Regional Park in Clayhurst.

Society reimagines Site C camp conversion after initial idea deemed ‘too complex and costly’

The North Wind Wellness Centre society is looking for support from the Peace River Regional District for its new proposal for converting the BC Hydro Site C workers' camp.

PRRD expands regional parks and recreation legislation

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has expanded the scope of its Regional Parks Service through a new bylaw.

Dawson Creek to champion mental healthcare access in NCLGA resolution

Dawson Creek is choosing to champion mental healthcare access in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association's 2026 annual general meeting.

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PRRD to talk wind energy at local government convention

The Peace River Regional District is raising concerns about wind energy projects in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention in May 2026.

$6.87M in roadworks projects approved for downtown Fort St. John

The City of Fort St. John has finalized two construction projects totalling $6.87 million for downtown road maintenance and rebuilding.

Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.

Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects

Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.

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