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ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS



Recent ER closures have residents worried sick throughout the Peace Region
Communities across the Peace Region experienced multiple service interruptions at their local hospitals throughout the month of July,...

T.W. Buck
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Upgrades for Charlie Lake Boat Launch!
The City of Fort St. John announced an upcoming closure for the boat launch that takes place during August. The City of Fort St. John...

T.W. Buck
Jul 31, 20241 min read


Blindscentz
Hi! My name is Edwina Nearhood. You may remember me from my previous column named Life at Ground Zero. I ended my column with “So Long...

T.W. Buck
Jul 31, 20243 min read


Boosting efforts to tackle impaired driving in the Peace
For the remainder of the summer impaired driving campaign, our readers can expect BC Highway Patrol to boost its efforts to tackle...

T.W. Buck
Jul 27, 20241 min read


2000 mile walk to raise awareness for elder isolation
Grant Beacock is 66-year-old man who is walking from Alaska to Chilliwack, raising awareness for seniors while encouraging others to...

T.W. Buck
Jul 27, 20242 min read


Tim Hortons donates more than $14,000 to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation recently received a donation of $14,145 from Tim Hortons, which was raised during the most recent...

T.W. Buck
Jul 24, 20241 min read


North Peace local selected for two lists of International Speedskating Officials
Tina Peters’ nomination for two international lists of officials was recently approved by the International Skating Union (ISU) for...

T.W. Buck
Jul 21, 20242 min read


Funding options explored by PRRD regarding the North Peace Leisure Facility project
The choice to postpone the referendum to explore additional funding avenues reflects the feedback received from the community. Photo of...

T.W. Buck
Jul 21, 20243 min read


Rotary Ribfest was back in the Peace!
The 2024 Rotary Ribfest took place at Centennial Park, where the community got to experience award winning ribs and sides, with on stage...

T.W. Buck
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Local work crew prevents potential forest fire
As work crews were headed north to their jobs in the oil patch last Thursday, they spotted a vehicle fire burning just off the Alaska...

T.W. Buck
Jul 14, 20241 min read


Freezing out the heatwave
A local vendor was fighting the heat and handing freezies out to kids during a heatwave in Fort St. John last week. Hailey and Joe of Big...

T.W. Buck
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Art Gallery opens new textile exhibit in Fort St. John.
Peace Gallery North presents the 'Threads of Harmony' textile exhibit in Fort St. John, which will be open to the public during gallery...

T.W. Buck
Jul 14, 20241 min read


Flowers, Weeds and Chicks
Bear Flat Dispatch. July 4, 2024 Photo by Ken Boone Prickly Pear Cactus: After helping with activities at the North Peace Museum on...

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Jul 11, 20243 min read


Emergency Livestock Response Project presented to the North Peace
MVT Ranch Hand Portable Livestock Handling System at the July 4 presentation - Todd Buck On July 4, members of the community were invited...

T.W. Buck
Jul 8, 20241 min read


Celebrating 157th Canada Day in the Peace
Canada Day celebrations began as they do in the North Peace, with a pancake breakfast at the Fort St John Fire Hall. Photo's from the...

T.W. Buck
Jul 8, 20242 min read


The Longest Ride
Laura Möller (28) and Antonia Staucke (27) have traveled by bike across 15 countries and 2 continents, raising funds for the non-profit...

T.W. Buck
Jun 30, 20242 min read


Temporary closure for the FSJ Bulk Water Station
A service alert was recently put out by the City of Fort St. John regarding the closure of the FSJ Bulk Water Station located at 10715...

T.W. Buck
Jun 30, 20241 min read


The new Chetwynd Public Library has opened their doors!
The Chetwynd Public Library Association recently opened the doors to their new facility, offering an improved environment for residents...

T.W. Buck
Jun 30, 20242 min read


A taste of Fort St. John
The FSJ Curling Club was busy Saturday afternoon as people made their way around the Taste of Fort St. John. The Taste of Fort St John...

T.W. Buck
Jun 30, 20241 min read


Charlie Lake Fire Hall hosts FireSmart BBQ
Photo by Todd Buck from the BBQ held at the Charlie Lake Fire Hall on June 29. The 2024 FireSmart campaign was launched by the Peace...

T.W. Buck
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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