Tag: Kin Park

Fort St. John shifts $350K toward North Peace Arena HVAC upgrades ahead of ice season

The City of Fort St. John is redirecting hundreds of thousands of dollars toward upgrades at the North Peace Arena as it works to address aging ventilation equipment before the 2026-2027 ice season.

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.

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.

Spike in vandalism in parks prompts request from city of Fort St John

In the past week, multiple amenities in Fort St John’s Kin Park were set on fire. Now, the city is asking residents for assistance in spotting the vandals.  

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. 

Letters from concerned citizens make a splash at Dawson Creek city council meeting

Some concerned citizens submitted letters to Dawson Creek city council discussing their issues with the effectiveness of traffic management at the city's Kin Park projects. 

National pickleball day to make a racket in Fort St John’s Kin Park

As the city revs up to celebrate national pickleball day on August 9, the Peace Country Pickleball Club is preparing to host a celebration in Kin Park’s courts.  
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RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.