Hudson's Hope

A program connecting world-class athletes with Peace Region students is proving to be a real gold medal idea with teachers.

Fibre optic technology and the lightning fast Internet speeds it enables has been a boon to Hudson’s Hope businesses, and could be the saving grace of the community’s sole pharmacy that is slated to close at the end of this month.

Officials in Hudson’s Hope are working to stave off closure of the district’s only pharmacy after the death of one of its employees earlier this fall.

Jake Watson climbed 10 spots in the world rankings after the saddle bronc rider finished second in the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas last weekend. The 23-year-old Hudson's Hope rider picked up 745.

TransCanada's Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project (PRGT) has signed a project agreement with 12 hereditary chiefs of the Gitxsan Nation, the company announced Tuesday.

Remembrance Day ceremonies kick off across the region at 10 a.m. on Friday. Here's a look at what's happening where: Remembrance Day parade route in Fort St. John. Supplied Fort St. John Parade: Begins at 10 a.m.

A drug lab has been dismantled in Hudson’s Hope, according to RCMP. On Oct. 15, Hudson’s Hope RCMP were notified of a possible drug lab in a rental property after the owners went to check on the home and found evidence of a lab.

The victim's name is not being released pending notification of next of kin.

Residents in Hudson's Hope will need to travel to Chetwynd or Fort St. John for medical care during August, Northern Health says. That's because the district will be without a doctor for the month as tries to recruit a new doctor to the community.

A 46-year-old Hudson's Hope man is expected to appear in court today after being arrested for shooting off a rifle in the district on Tuesday, RCMP say.