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Students' chilled treats lead to sweet donation to local SPCA

Students' chilled treats lead to sweet donation to local SPCA

Grade 12 students Matthew Staverman and Rebecca Reinbold swung by the North Peace SPCA Tuesday afternoon to deliver a cheque for $1,354.
Fort St. John aims to blunt tax increase

Fort St. John aims to blunt tax increase

The city of Fort St. John will spend less on road surface repairs, snow removal and Christmas decorations this year in a bid to help taxpayers struggling with the economic downturn.
RCMP arrest man, seize handgun and drugs

RCMP arrest man, seize handgun and drugs

Fort St. John RCMP have arrested a man and seized a handgun and “a quantity” of cocaine and fentanyl after responding to a call shortly before 2 a.m. on Feb. 17.
Boundless steps away from convention and takes on the modern world

Boundless steps away from convention and takes on the modern world

Don’t expect tutus and tiaras when Ballet Kelowna performs Boundless Feb. 19 at the North Peace Cultural Centre, and Feb. 21 at the Phoenix Theatre in Fort Nelson.
Upper Pine students connect with seniors

Upper Pine students connect with seniors

Students from Upper Pine School spent Tuesday morning at Peace Villa in Fort St. John doing arts and crafts, and even playing badminton with seniors. "It’s such stimulation.
Getting creative in the economic slump

Getting creative in the economic slump

Slow times not stopping Dean Bell from plying his trade
Schools, women's centre win big with $20K in grants

Schools, women's centre win big with $20K in grants

Four groups in Fort St. John have received a combined $20,000 in grants to help build up their infrastructure. Earlier this month, the local branches of the Fort St.
BC Hydro transitional housing funds being put to work

BC Hydro transitional housing funds being put to work

Since receiving $25,000 apiece from BC Hydro late last year, two local agencies say they have already started putting the funds to work on their respective housing projects for women. Both Community Bridge and the Fort St.
George Canyon retuns to Fort St. John

George Canyon retuns to Fort St. John

It’s time to dust off your cowboy boots and get ready for a night of country you won’t soon forget. Canadian star George Canyon is coming to the Lido in Fort St. John on Feb.
Fred Penner brings music and entertainment for the whole family

Fred Penner brings music and entertainment for the whole family

Children’s entertainer and musician Fred Penner, along with sideman Paul O’Neill, brought joy and fun to Fort St. John when they performed at the North Peace Cultural Centre Saturday afternoon.
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