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City shows support for 9-8-8, national suicide prevention hotline

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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – City council is in support of a 3-digit suicide prevention hotline in Canada.
City staff will be sending a letter in support of the hotline to local MP Bob Zimmer, the Federal Minister of Health, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and local area municipalities. The motion advising staff to pen a letter of support was approved at Monday’s council meeting.
Conservative MP Todd Doherty (Cariboo–Prince George, B.C.) introduced the motion to the House of Commons on December 11th, which passed. The motion aims to establish an easy to remember three-digit (988) hotline that is accessible to all Canadians. Local MP Bob Zimmer sent a letter to council on March 31st asking for the city’s support.

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Northern Health Region adds 125 cases over weekend, half of cases involve variants

VICTORIA, B.C. - The Northern Health Region added 125 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, including 32 fro...

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First Northeast B.C. wildfire of season Sunday at Farrell Creek Junction

Archive photo of Peace Region wildfire. (File)
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The British Columbia Wildfire Service reported the first wildfire of the season in the Prince George Fire Centre on Sunday.
A wildfire was reported at Farrell Creek Junction just northeast of Hudson’s Hope. Officials determined the fire to be human-caused as a result of a campfire that spread from high winds.
The affected area covers 4.5 hectares, and officials have the fire under control. A crew is on scene, and no other resources will be needed at this time.
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With the weather forecast predicting a drying trend across the Prince George Fire Centre, especially the Peace Region, public and industry personnel are urged to use caution when burning outdoors.

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City to apply for federal, provincial funding to address pandemic impacts, including homelessness

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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – The City of Fort St. John is applying for COVID-19 Restart Funding to address homelessness and other community impacts due to the pandemic.
City staff will apply for up to $450,000 through the Local Governments Strengthening Communities Services grant.
Community Services Director Karin Carlson’s April 12th report to council states the pandemic has resulted in an increase in domestic violence, substance use and homelessness.
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“The demographics we are most worried about are those especially vulnerable to health and safety risks associated with living unsheltered in our community, including women, children and Indigenous people,” says Carlson’s report.

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Second phase of 100 Street rebuild awarded to Knappett Industries

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C - A $7.63-million tender for the second phase of the 100th Street rebuild was awarded to Kn...

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PLRAC receives two grants from the BC Arts Council

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ROLLA, B.C. – The Peace-Liard Regional Arts Council has been awarded two grants from the B.C. Government as a way to kick off Creative Industries Week.
The PLRAC has received $6,565 from Co-Op Placements and $5,000 from Community Arts Festivals.
More than 70 community arts festivals are getting support from the Province to hold safe, entertaining activities this year. The B.C. Arts Council is providing a total of $1.19 million through three grant streams, Community Arts Festivals, Visual Artists, and Co-Op Placements.
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“We know how much people look forward to the amazing cultural celebrations and music festivals that normally take place during the upcoming peak season. We’re so grateful many festival organizers have been able to pivot and use their ingenuity to adjust during the pandemic,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

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Vertical Slam Race to take place September 11th

Participants on the Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge course. (Laurie Cardinal)
TAYLOR, B.C. – The Vertical Slam directors met this past weekend to discuss options for the race this year, deciding to postpone the event until September.
The directors decided a live in-person race in June, like originally planned, is not currently feasible. The group announced the Vertical Slam Beatton River Valley event would be postponed until they can do a live event, which has been tentatively set for September 11th, 2021, with a fee of $25.
The Beatton River Valley race is a new 21-kilometre course with different terrain and a lot more backcountry. In past years, the event was held at the Big Bam Ski Hill in the Taylor area.

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Sukunka Wind Energy Project completed, commissioned

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MOBERLY LAKE, B.C. – One of the largest majority-owned Indigenous green energy projects located in B.C. is now completed and commissioned as of April 1st.
The Sukunka Wind Energy Project was developed in partnership with the Saulteau First Nations and Natural Forces and is located just south of Chetwynd.
The Saulteau First Nations and Natural Forces developed an innovative approach to the project’s design, protecting the environment, construction, investment, and financing. The project was completed on schedule with this approach, even with critical phases being implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By-election candidate Jim Lequiere looks to embrace 'by the people for the people' | Energeticcity.ca

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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – Jim Lequiere believes his experience dealing with budgets, planning and infrastructures, along with sitting on local recreational boards, will come in handy in City Hall.
“I want to step up my personal involvement, even more, to give back to a community that has given me and my family security, happiness and a place to call home,” says Lequiere.
His platform heading towards the May 15th by-election focuses on fiscal responsibility, good quality of life for local families, and economic development and growth within our city limits and downtown core.
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Chetwynd RCMP pursue information on 2020 semi-truck crash

CHETWYND, B.C - Chetwynd RCMP are looking for witnesses after a semi-tractor trailer was ran off the road in D...

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