City of Fort St John

Fort St. John proclaims Oct. 24 World Polio Day

Fort St. John is joining communities around the world in recognizing the fight to eradicate polio, with city council officially proclaiming Oct. 24, 2026, as World Polio Day.

Fort St. John looking for contractors to help haul snow this winter

With winter weather just around the corner, the City of Fort St. John is looking to beef up its snow-clearing lineup.

Rising vandalism costs force Fort St. John to put Kin Park under surveillance

Repeated acts of vandalism at Kin Park are costing local taxpayers thousands of dollars and diverting emergency services, prompting the City of Fort St. John to install surveillance cameras across the popular green space.

Volunteers needed to help keep Fort St. John Fall Fair running smoothly

Organizers of the Fort St. John Fall Fair are looking for volunteers to lend a hand during this year's event, saying even a few hours can make a big difference.

Fort St. John construction company fined more than $30,000 for safety violations

A Fort St. John construction company has been fined more than $30,000 after WorkSafeBC identified multiple safety violations involving excavation and scaffolding at a work site.

Public hearing set on proposed zoning, official community plan changes

The City of Fort St. John is inviting residents to have their say on proposed changes to the city’s Official Community Plan and zoning bylaw.
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City seeking public input as it updates parks and recreation plan

The City of Fort St. John is asking residents to help shape the future of its parks, trails and recreational spaces by taking part in a new public survey.

Fort St. John launches summer walking challenge

The City of Fort St. John is once again encouraging residents to lace up their shoes and hit the trails as part of its annual Outdoor Summer Walking Challenge.

Fort St. John to provide fire protection services for John Horgan Dam

The City of Fort St. John has signed off on a new long-term fire protection deal with BC Hydro that will see the municipality continue providing emergency response services to one of the province’s key energy sites.

Fort St. John sets aside $1.2M for potential new aquatic centre planning

The City of Fort St. John is moving ahead with early planning for a proposed new aquatic facility, setting aside $1.2 million to prepare for construction if voters approve the project in an upcoming referendum.
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NCLGA shifts focus to advocacy as new president outlines priorities for northern B.C

The North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) is taking a more action-oriented approach under its new leadership, with a stronger emphasis on advocacy and advancing regional priorities.

City of Fort St. John starts preparations for Winter Fest 2027

The City of Fort St. John is moving ahead with early planning for Winter Fest 2027, with staff outlining several potential changes aimed at building on the success of this year’s reimagined event.

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