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Saulteau resident's find uncovers 13,000 years of human history

Saulteau resident's find uncovers 13,000 years of human history

A Saulteau First Nations resident has unearthed an artifact used to hunt big game like mammoths in prehistoric times near Lily Lake, close to Pink Mountain, which suggests the area was occupied by humans more than 13,000 years ago.
Ackerman announces bid for Peace River North Liberal nomination

Ackerman announces bid for Peace River North Liberal nomination

Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman said the economy, education, healthcare, public safety and improved relationships between municipalities and the province are the key issues she'll tackle as MLA at the launch of her bid for the B.C.
Northern B.C. residents to benefit from Liberal EI extension

Northern B.C. residents to benefit from Liberal EI extension

Eligible workers can now collect up to 70 weeks of benefits
Wonowon crash victims identified

Wonowon crash victims identified

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of two men killed in a single vehicle rollover near Wonowon last week. The men are identified as Dallas Wayne Alexander Bain, 32, of Moberly Lake, and Tyron Baker Hollands, 22, of Drumheller, Alta.
April Fool's fundraiser kicks off Sweetwater

April Fool's fundraiser kicks off Sweetwater

No, it’s not a prank, a joke, or a gag. Organizers of the Sweetwater 905 arts and music festival are hosting a fundraiser on April 1 at Albert’s Loft on the Mattson farm in Rolla.
This day in history: March 22, 1988

This day in history: March 22, 1988

CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM CONSIDERED RCMP in Fort St. John were looking to recapture commitment from local residents to help curb crime in the community, the Alaska Highway News reported on this day in 1988.
Despite odd provision in provincial law, public drinking spaces in the Peace unlikely

Despite odd provision in provincial law, public drinking spaces in the Peace unlikely

Tossing back a cold one in a public street or uncorking a bottle of wine while picnicking are two things many would likely expect to net them a fine.
Flu bug spreading across the region, Northern Health says

Flu bug spreading across the region, Northern Health says

You may have emerged unscathed through this year’s flu season to date, but it’s not time to count your lucky stars just yet. Northern B.C.
Peace Region doctor shuffle sees a loss of 10, but a gain of 14

Peace Region doctor shuffle sees a loss of 10, but a gain of 14

The most recent doctor changeover in the region will see long-time physicians parting ways with the Peace, but also new professionals stepping into the scene. Dawson Creek will say goodbye to Dr.
Bylaw change would allow for four dogs per home in Taylor

Bylaw change would allow for four dogs per home in Taylor

Pet owners in Taylor will be allowed to keep up to four dogs in their home under proposed changes to the district’s dog control bylaw. The draft proposal will come before a Taylor council committee meeting Monday, before being adopted in April.
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