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Plans for skilled immigrant project 'dead,' city says

Plans for skilled immigrant project 'dead,' city says

A controversial plan to recruit skilled immigrants to Fort St. John has been scrapped, the Alaska Highway News has learned. City officials confirm they met with staff from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training on Nov.
Superpark Society looks to boost fundraising at this year's Masquerade

Superpark Society looks to boost fundraising at this year's Masquerade

There’s no need to travel to Las Vegas to escape the winter blues this year, because Vegas is coming to Fort St. John.
Renovations in store for Ecole Central

Renovations in store for Ecole Central

A “major” renovation is underway at Ecole Central Elementary School in downtown Fort St. John to transform the library, computer lab, part of the hallway and a classroom into a centralized learning space.
City of Fort St. John Development services on the move

City of Fort St. John Development services on the move

Fort St. John’s development crew is moving into its new digs this week.
Pioneering women suggested as names for new Fort St. John school

Pioneering women suggested as names for new Fort St. John school

Fort St. John’s new elementary school needs a name, and school board trustees decided Monday to solicit input from the community. The $24.
NEAT looks to rescue food to give to the needy

NEAT looks to rescue food to give to the needy

A new program designed to divert food destined for the landfill to needy families is getting underway in Fort St. John.
Travis the Farmer named winner of RocKIN the Peace 2016 (with photo gallery)

Travis the Farmer named winner of RocKIN the Peace 2016 (with photo gallery)

“This was not supposed to happen!” That was the bewildered sentiment of a stunned group of guys backstage at the Fort St. John Kin Club’s 11th annual RocKIN the Peace contest.
Yellow Cabs hearing rescheduled

Yellow Cabs hearing rescheduled

A Passenger Transportation Board public hearing that will either allow or block Yellow Cabs from setting up shop in Fort St. John has been rescheduled for March 21 to 23. The Grande Prairie-based franchise hopes to expand into Fort St.
Yukon woman killed in highway crash near Charlie Lake

Yukon woman killed in highway crash near Charlie Lake

A 52-year-old Yukon woman was killed in a head-on crash on the Alaska Highway Saturday night. RCMP say the woman was travelling southbound when her van crashed with a northbound semi-truck at Mile 54 around 10:09 p.m.
Student voice important in education system

Student voice important in education system

Fort St. John students will have their thoughts on health indicators, mental health and Internet safety heard at the provincial level after the Student Voice Forum at the School District 60 board office Friday.
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