City facility naming rights approved for sponsorships by council
Local landmarks in Fort St John may go through a rebrand and renaming process after city council agreed to begin selling sponsorship rights to some facilities.
Local shops ‘reported noticeable improvements’ in crime
Businesses in Fort St John were visited by a committee formed by city council for a chat about the impact criminal activities have had on their operations this year.
‘A northern voice’ at the UBCM secured a visit from the premier this spring
Premier David Eby said he'd visit Fort St John while city council was at a conference of local governments. Councillors also brought the natural resource sector and local healthcare shortfalls to the province’s attention.
Fort St John begins winterization process to avoid frost-ration
Winterization efforts have begun in Fort St John as the city tries to avoid its spray pad from feeling the morning frost and other icy inconveniences in its parks.
Aquatic facility working group to dive into North Peace Leisure Pool project
Fort St John city councillors Trevor Bolin and Sarah MacDougall will represent the public on the city’s newly-formed aquatic facility working group for the North Peace Leisure Pool project.
Two city-owned properties will be exempt from property taxes
The non-profit run Fort St John Curling Club and North Peace Cultural Centre will continue to operate without paying the city property taxes after council voted in their favour.
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Funding is going swimmingly as the North Peace Leisure Pool project receives $250k
Fort St John city council is not leisurely moving towards replacing the North Peace Leisure Pool. At their most recent meeting, the council approved a shift in their budget and prioritized replacing the aging facility.
Public feedback sought for Fort St John OCP
Time is running out for residents to submit feedback to staff for Fort St John’s official community plan, which was recently updated the reflect the city’s shifting needs.
City council voted in favour of fuelling up Co-Op gas station’s new project
A local gas station was given the right of way to construct their second entryway so its customers can turn left or right back onto the city’s streets after fuelling up.
Unfiltered and unleaded public feedbacked requested by city for Co-Op gas station expansion
Fort St John city council is inviting residents to make a comment, or leave a comment, at their public hearing on the proposed second entryway for a local gas station’s expansion plan.
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Air Canada’s turbulent negotiations will not impact flights at the North Peace Regional Airport
Air Canada announced a phased departure in offering certain flights after receiving 72-hour strike notice from the union representing the former Crown Corporation's flight attendants.
Construction to begin on over-budget Kin Park trail connection project
Kin Park is continuing to glow up, after Fort St John city council voted to upgrade, and add overlay, to some of the trail – which saw lighting upgrades earlier this summer.
