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Pouce Coupe rolls out seniors support programs in October
Pouce Coupe will be rolling out a trio of programs in early October, which aim to provide 'cost effective assistance' to local seniors.
Search for new water source in Rose Prairie continues
The Peace River Regional District has extended a drilling contract with Carbon Mountain Drilling for exploration into an alternative water source in Rose Prairie.
Regional fire departments given more than $660,000 boost for gear and repairs
The Peace River Regional District has approved funding for the Charlie Lake and Moberly Lake fire departments for new gear and engine repairs.
Nurses’ union invites PRRD to apply for new local governments award
The British Columbia Nurses' Union invited the Peace River Regional District to apply for the BCNU Health Care Champion award, to be given out this week in Victoria.
(UPDATE) Protest planned in Tumbler Ridge over ER on-call hours cut
Residents of the District of Tumbler Ridge have begun planning a protest against Northern Health's decision to slash its local emergency room on-call and weekend hours.
B.C. Conservative leader enjoys 70.66 per cent support in leadership review despite controversies
British Columbia Conservative leader John Rustad says his party members have given him a "mandate to lead" with 70.66 per cent voting to support his leadership.Â
PRRD to begin regional risk assessment and mapping project
The Peace River Regional District has begun a project involving risk mapping for environmental and climate hazards with Associated Engineering.
PRRD discusses supporting STARS with three-year funding commitment
The Peace River Regional District has discussed a new three-year funding commitment to STARS to support its Grande Prairie base.
Hundreds attend Fort St. John vigil for Charlie Kirk
The vigil was held on Friday, September 19th in Centennial Park, beginning at 7 p.m, with guest speakers including MP Bob Zimmer and local pastor Logan Harder.
City looks to ‘reimagine’ annual winter festival
The City of Fort St. John staff are working to reimagine all aspects of the annual High on Ice Winter Festival coming in February 2026.
Regional district to explore reopening Dawson Creek to Alberta railway
The Peace River Regional District has voted to begin research into railway infrastructure between Dawson Creek and the province of Alberta.
Taylor finalizes committee to work on new district logo
The District of Taylor has appointed four residents to a committee tasked with coming up with a new logo in 2026.
Feedback deadline approaches for Official Community Plan draft
Residents have a few days left to submit their feedback on the latest draft of the City of Fort St. John’s next Official Community Plan (OCP).
Taylor polled for new Dawson Creek water pipeline project
The District of Taylor is being polled as a "key contact" in an investigation by the Environmental Assessment Office into a new water source for Dawson Creek.
Peace River South MLA hears community concerns about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre on-call cut
Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld travelled to the District of Tumbler Ridge amid concerns about a reduction in the on-call hours at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.
BC Housing to work on Fort St. John vacancy rate
The Ministry of Housing has agreed to push BC Housing to decrease the vacancy rate of its Fort St. John units.
Boundary Lake Water Station temporarily closes again for repairs
The Boundary Lake Water Station has closed for a day on September 11th because of a water feed line break, after being open less than three months.
North Peace Leisure Pool replacement working group finalized with city council
The City of Fort St. John council has finalized the members of council who will round out the new working group for the North Peace Leisure Pool replacement - Sarah MacDougall and Trevor Bolin.
City awards local company parking lot snow clearing contract
The City of Fort St. John council has confirmed a tender award to Storm Irrigation Services for parking lot snow clearing of several municipal properties throughout the winter of 2025 and 2026.
Pouce Coupe rolls out seniors support programs in October
Pouce Coupe will be rolling out a trio of programs in early October, which aim to provide 'cost effective assistance' to local seniors.
Search for new water source in Rose Prairie continues
The Peace River Regional District has extended a drilling contract with Carbon Mountain Drilling for exploration into an alternative water source in Rose Prairie.
Regional fire departments given more than $660,000 boost for gear and repairs
The Peace River Regional District has approved funding for the Charlie Lake and Moberly Lake fire departments for new gear and engine repairs.
Nurses’ union invites PRRD to apply for new local governments award
The British Columbia Nurses' Union invited the Peace River Regional District to apply for the BCNU Health Care Champion award, to be given out this week in Victoria.
(UPDATE) Protest planned in Tumbler Ridge over ER on-call hours cut
Residents of the District of Tumbler Ridge have begun planning a protest against Northern Health's decision to slash its local emergency room on-call and weekend hours.
B.C. Conservative leader enjoys 70.66 per cent support in leadership review despite controversies
British Columbia Conservative leader John Rustad says his party members have given him a "mandate to lead" with 70.66 per cent voting to support his leadership.Â
PRRD to begin regional risk assessment and mapping project
The Peace River Regional District has begun a project involving risk mapping for environmental and climate hazards with Associated Engineering.
PRRD discusses supporting STARS with three-year funding commitment
The Peace River Regional District has discussed a new three-year funding commitment to STARS to support its Grande Prairie base.
Hundreds attend Fort St. John vigil for Charlie Kirk
The vigil was held on Friday, September 19th in Centennial Park, beginning at 7 p.m, with guest speakers including MP Bob Zimmer and local pastor Logan Harder.
City looks to ‘reimagine’ annual winter festival
The City of Fort St. John staff are working to reimagine all aspects of the annual High on Ice Winter Festival coming in February 2026.
Regional district to explore reopening Dawson Creek to Alberta railway
The Peace River Regional District has voted to begin research into railway infrastructure between Dawson Creek and the province of Alberta.
Taylor finalizes committee to work on new district logo
The District of Taylor has appointed four residents to a committee tasked with coming up with a new logo in 2026.
Feedback deadline approaches for Official Community Plan draft
Residents have a few days left to submit their feedback on the latest draft of the City of Fort St. John’s next Official Community Plan (OCP).
Taylor polled for new Dawson Creek water pipeline project
The District of Taylor is being polled as a "key contact" in an investigation by the Environmental Assessment Office into a new water source for Dawson Creek.
Peace River South MLA hears community concerns about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre on-call cut
Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld travelled to the District of Tumbler Ridge amid concerns about a reduction in the on-call hours at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.
BC Housing to work on Fort St. John vacancy rate
The Ministry of Housing has agreed to push BC Housing to decrease the vacancy rate of its Fort St. John units.
Boundary Lake Water Station temporarily closes again for repairs
The Boundary Lake Water Station has closed for a day on September 11th because of a water feed line break, after being open less than three months.
North Peace Leisure Pool replacement working group finalized with city council
The City of Fort St. John council has finalized the members of council who will round out the new working group for the North Peace Leisure Pool replacement - Sarah MacDougall and Trevor Bolin.
City awards local company parking lot snow clearing contract
The City of Fort St. John council has confirmed a tender award to Storm Irrigation Services for parking lot snow clearing of several municipal properties throughout the winter of 2025 and 2026.
