Charlie Lake

Charlie Lake firefighers were called out to respond to a leaking transport truck on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters responded just before 1 p.m.

Charlie Lake Elementary students led the charge at the Walk to End ALS in Fort St. John on June 2, 2019. The event raised a total of $43,393.

The Charlie Lake fire department responded to two calls on Monday, according to the Peace River Regional District. The department was called out to a gas leak at a building around 3 p.m., with the leak found inside the bathroom.

Just under 150 volunteers took part in the Charlie Lake Conservation Society’s clean-up day May 25, 2019. Society president Edward Stanford says everything from an old snowmobile to pallets and truck tires were found by those combing for garbage.

The Peace River Regional District will soon be looking for resident input about expanding fire protection and response services out of the Charlie Lake fire hall.

The Peace River Regional District has rezoned the site of the Charlie Lake Cave to allow for the building of an indigenous cultural museum.

The Peace River Regional District is getting no answers from BC Parks about the condition of provincial park boat launches in the region.

Planners have identified two potential trail routes to connect Fort St. John and Charlie Lake.

Conservation officers say they're monitoring reports of cougar sightings in the Charlie Lake area. The cougar may have followed prey into the community, however, their presence is not a concern at this point, according to officials.

An indigenous heritage group hopes to turn the Charlie Lake cave site into a cultural museum showcasing 10,000 years of First Nations history in the North Peace.