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Chances Casino to match donations up to $4,400 for Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society

A donation to the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society could go twice as far this week, thanks to a matching campaign by Chances Casino Fort St. John.

Tumbler Ridge cancels Halloween fireworks after community feedback

Tumbler Ridge will not move forward with its planned Halloween fireworks display this year following significant feedback from residents.

Eby says OpenAI CEO will apologize to Tumbler Ridge over missed warnings about shooter

B.C. Premier David Eby said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to apologize to the people of Tumbler Ridge after the company decided not to warn police about the online activity of the suspect in last month’s deadly shooting.

A chapter of the Fort St John Public Library’s story will close this weekend

The current director of Fort St John’s public library will step down this weekend and leave behind countless new programs and fond memories of the city.  

Advocates hope for a program revamp as B.C. pauses $10-a-day child-care enrolment

Some child-care advocates say they are cautiously optimistic despite the British Columbia government’s decision to pause expansion of the $10-a-day child-care program.

Tumbler Ridge residents can swim, skate, or play for free in Dawson Creek

Residents from the district of Tumbler Ridge can swim, play, and skate for free in the city of Dawson Creek’s recreation facilities.
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Community prevailed in Tumbler Ridge at its vigil on Friday

Residents of Tumbler Ridge gathered Friday night outside town hall to mourn the victims of this week’s shootings, lighting candles and laying flowers on the steps in a show of solidarity.

‘It can happen anywhere’: Taber father reacts to Tumbler Ridge shooting

The father of a student killed in the 1999 Taber school shooting said the pain facing families of the eight victims in the recent Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting is not something he would wish on anyone.

Tonight, a vigil will honour lost lives in Tumbler Ridge

A vigil is scheduled in Tumbler Ridge tonight after Tuesday’s tragedy.  

Some supports available, and more are en route to Tumbler Ridge

Supports and words of comfort are being offered to residents of Tumbler Ridge after two shootings claimed several lives in the small South Peace community.
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Winter Fest to brrr-ing new events with month-long festivities

February marks the return of Winter Fest in Fort St. John, an event the city’s mayor said will “showcase what makes Fort St. John such a vibrant winter city.”

Sold-out Starry Skye’s Gala to raise funds for Skye’s Place and support survivors

In just over two weeks, the Fort St John Women's Resource Society will host their Starry Skye’s Gala: A Masquerade Affair to raise funds for their housing program. 

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