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Tom Summer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Tom Summer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Born and raised in the Peace Region, Tom Summer has been appearing in the pages of the Alaska Highway News and Dawson Creek Mirror since 2016. With a love of writing, his beats have always been the three Cs - crime, community, and civic affairs. He currently lives in the Kootenays - where you can find him diving into local history or planning his next trip.

Phone
250-219-0137
Email
tsummer@ahnfsj.ca

Recent Work by Tom

Coastal GasLink fined $364,000 in penalties

Coastal GasLink fined $364,000 in penalties

Fines issued by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) for non-compliance.
Input sought from Fort Nelson First Nation on Muskwa-Kechika Management Area

Input sought from Fort Nelson First Nation on Muskwa-Kechika Management Area

Survey being held in partnership with BC Parks. 
Fort St. John celebrates opening of new RCMP detachment

Fort St. John celebrates opening of new RCMP detachment

The new RCMP detachment officially opened their doors Friday.
Northern Rockies adds picnic tables to Art Fraser Park

Northern Rockies adds picnic tables to Art Fraser Park

New additions part of their accessibility improvements for the site.
PRRD defers decision on Kelly Lake Community Centre

PRRD defers decision on Kelly Lake Community Centre

Decision moved to October, giving the PRRD time to confirm local community representation.
PRRD to discuss revising Peace River Local Government Association

PRRD to discuss revising Peace River Local Government Association

A revised Peace River Local Government Association could include the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and local First Nations representatives to potentially create a North East BC Association.
PRRD looking to remedy miscommunication with North Peace Fall Fair

PRRD looking to remedy miscommunication with North Peace Fall Fair

The grounds, not the event, are owned by the Peace River Regional District, clarified the local government at their September 14, 2023 board meeting.
668 orphan sites within the PRRD

668 orphan sites within the PRRD

Of 819 orphan sites in the province, 668 are located within the Peace River Regional District. Restoration work continues in Northeast BC.
Restorative justice program planned for Fort St. John

Restorative justice program planned for Fort St. John

Jail time simply doesn’t work - it only educates offenders to be better criminals, says new program coordinator, restorative justice will offer the community a meaningful way forward. 
Hospital Foundation launches 2023 ‘Be an Angel’ campaign

Hospital Foundation launches 2023 ‘Be an Angel’ campaign

The City of Fort St. John has proclaimed November 2023 as ‘Be an Angel’ month to promote fundraising for the local hospital.
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