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PRRD hopes to bring concerns over future of wind energy regulation to province
The Peace River Regional District has asked to meet with Adrian Dix, B.C. energy and climate solutions minister, to talk about wind energy projects and regulations.
‘Why are we not at the table?’: PRRD seeks recognition from province
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has asked for a meeting with B.C. Premier David Eby and the Ministry of Local Governments and Rural Communities to get recognition as a "key level of government" in northeast B.C.
PRRD seeks answers about agricultural land and wind energy
The Peace River Regional District has requested a meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to talk about agricultural land and wind energy projects.
Regional directors look to raise public safety concerns with provincial government
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is looking to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General for answers on repeat offenders and public safety in northeast B.C.
PRRD to request meeting with B.C. ministry about youth mental health, interprovincial barriers and more
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is requesting a meeting with B.C.'s Ministry of Health to relay concerns and problems experienced by residents.
(UPDATE) PRRD considers permit for explosives storage outside Fort St. John
The Peace River Regional District board is considering issuing a permit for explosives storage at Walker's Holdings International's Gun Loading Facility.
Lazy river, waterslide, splash pad: Council hears first ideas for new pool as city set to start gathering community feedback
The City of Fort St. John has decided to move forward with planning and pricing for two parts of its new aquatic facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Funding switch for community parks in new PRRD bylaw
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has created a new parks bylaw for funding its North Peace Park and Inver Johnson Memorial Community Park.
‘I just want to make this province better’: Conservative leadership hopeful visits Fort St. John on campaign tour
Yuri Fulmer, a Conservative Party of B.C. candidate, came to Fort St. John on Monday, January 12th.
PRRD extends contract as search for new water source in Rose Prairie continues
The Peace River Regional District has approved a $30,000 increase to an alternative water source contract for the Rose Prairie Water Station.
Peace River North MLA to host town hall in Charlie Lake
Jordan Kealy, MLA for Peace River North, has invited the Fort St. John community for a open discussion at the end of January 2026.
Regional district plans orientation for elected officials following 2026 election
The Peace River Regional District is planning an event for newly elected officials in November following the 2026 municipal elections in October.
Province considers name changes in Peace region over link to controversial historical figure
The B.C. provincial government is considering changing the name of two locations in the Peace River region related to historical figure Joseph William Trutch.
Fifth wind project in four months to be proposed in Peace region
Capstone Infrastructure plans to propose its 'Wolverine' wind energy project for southwest of Williston Lake near Mackenzie in BC Hydro’s 2025 Call for Power.
Former MLA talks becoming lobbyist for forestry and First Nations after 20 years in politics
Former MLA Dan Davies was defeated in the 2024 provincial election, prompting the start of a lobbying business in January 2025.
Costs, timeline, impact: City councillors talk new pool proposals, including feedback on possible tax rise
Councillors Trevor Bolin and Sarah MacDougall went on an episode of This Week In the Peace to discuss the city's plans for the new aquatic facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.
This Week in the Peace – Pool Replacement Project & Northern Lights Choral Society
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we get an update on the pool replacement project and hear from Northern Lights Choral Society
First proposals for pool replacement project revealed
The City of Fort St. John council will get a full briefing on proposals for the North Peace Leisure Pool replacement at its committee of the whole meeting on January 12th.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate to hold event in Fort St. John
Yuri Fulmer - an entrepreneur and philanthropist who ran in the 2024 election under the Conservative banner - will visit Fort St. John on January 12th as part of his campaign to become the leader of the Conservative Party of B.C.
PRRD hopes to bring concerns over future of wind energy regulation to province
The Peace River Regional District has asked to meet with Adrian Dix, B.C. energy and climate solutions minister, to talk about wind energy projects and regulations.
‘Why are we not at the table?’: PRRD seeks recognition from province
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has asked for a meeting with B.C. Premier David Eby and the Ministry of Local Governments and Rural Communities to get recognition as a "key level of government" in northeast B.C.
PRRD seeks answers about agricultural land and wind energy
The Peace River Regional District has requested a meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to talk about agricultural land and wind energy projects.
Regional directors look to raise public safety concerns with provincial government
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is looking to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General for answers on repeat offenders and public safety in northeast B.C.
PRRD to request meeting with B.C. ministry about youth mental health, interprovincial barriers and more
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is requesting a meeting with B.C.'s Ministry of Health to relay concerns and problems experienced by residents.
(UPDATE) PRRD considers permit for explosives storage outside Fort St. John
The Peace River Regional District board is considering issuing a permit for explosives storage at Walker's Holdings International's Gun Loading Facility.
Lazy river, waterslide, splash pad: Council hears first ideas for new pool as city set to start gathering community feedback
The City of Fort St. John has decided to move forward with planning and pricing for two parts of its new aquatic facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Funding switch for community parks in new PRRD bylaw
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has created a new parks bylaw for funding its North Peace Park and Inver Johnson Memorial Community Park.
‘I just want to make this province better’: Conservative leadership hopeful visits Fort St. John on campaign tour
Yuri Fulmer, a Conservative Party of B.C. candidate, came to Fort St. John on Monday, January 12th.
PRRD extends contract as search for new water source in Rose Prairie continues
The Peace River Regional District has approved a $30,000 increase to an alternative water source contract for the Rose Prairie Water Station.
Peace River North MLA to host town hall in Charlie Lake
Jordan Kealy, MLA for Peace River North, has invited the Fort St. John community for a open discussion at the end of January 2026.
Regional district plans orientation for elected officials following 2026 election
The Peace River Regional District is planning an event for newly elected officials in November following the 2026 municipal elections in October.
Province considers name changes in Peace region over link to controversial historical figure
The B.C. provincial government is considering changing the name of two locations in the Peace River region related to historical figure Joseph William Trutch.
Fifth wind project in four months to be proposed in Peace region
Capstone Infrastructure plans to propose its 'Wolverine' wind energy project for southwest of Williston Lake near Mackenzie in BC Hydro’s 2025 Call for Power.
Former MLA talks becoming lobbyist for forestry and First Nations after 20 years in politics
Former MLA Dan Davies was defeated in the 2024 provincial election, prompting the start of a lobbying business in January 2025.
Costs, timeline, impact: City councillors talk new pool proposals, including feedback on possible tax rise
Councillors Trevor Bolin and Sarah MacDougall went on an episode of This Week In the Peace to discuss the city's plans for the new aquatic facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.
This Week in the Peace – Pool Replacement Project & Northern Lights Choral Society
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we get an update on the pool replacement project and hear from Northern Lights Choral Society
First proposals for pool replacement project revealed
The City of Fort St. John council will get a full briefing on proposals for the North Peace Leisure Pool replacement at its committee of the whole meeting on January 12th.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate to hold event in Fort St. John
Yuri Fulmer - an entrepreneur and philanthropist who ran in the 2024 election under the Conservative banner - will visit Fort St. John on January 12th as part of his campaign to become the leader of the Conservative Party of B.C.
