Municipal News

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.

Dawson Creek downtown upgrades nearing completion

Several projects aimed at improving Dawson Creek’s downtown are now complete or nearing the finish line.

Dawson Creek tunes into the power of arts with Kids Music Day declaration

Local leaders are turning up the volume on youth arts education, officially recognizing the role music plays in shaping young minds across the community.

Dawson Creek invited to join nationwide movement for National Resilience Day

A national movement is reaching out to Dawson Creek, inviting the community to take part in National Resilience Day this fall — no official proclamation required.

B.C. reviews timber supply in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson

The B.C. Ministry of Forests is taking a closer look at timber supply in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson as changes to the region’s forests continue to affect available harvesting volumes.

Northern Lights College seeks PRRD funding to expand health-care training

Northern Lights College is looking to build on its recent growth in health-care programming with plans to bring more hands-on training to communities across the Peace Region.
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Fort St. John backs PRRD’s plans for regional parks

The City of Fort St. John is backing the Peace River Regional District’s plans to establish a sustainable approach to creating and managing regional parks.

Federal government says temporary foreign workers can help address Peace Region labour gaps

The federal government says temporary foreign workers can continue to play a role in addressing labour shortages in rural communities, including the Peace River region.

Prespatou water station to close for four days of maintenance

Residents in Prespatou will need to make other arrangements for their water later this month as the local water station undergoes scheduled maintenance.

Fort St. John releases studies outlining plans for new aquatic facility

Residents can now take a closer look at the research behind Fort St. John’s proposed new aquatic facility and indoor fieldhouse.
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Dawson Creek moves ahead with next phase of long-term water supply planning

Dawson Creek is moving into the next stage of planning for a long-term water supply, with city council approving further work on the project.

Dawson Creek councillor candidates to take the stage at upcoming forum

Dawson Creek residents will have an opportunity to hear from candidates running for city council ahead of this fall’s municipal election.

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