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Peace River Regional District Quarterly Update

6 days ago | energeticcity.ca | Greg Armstrong |Franki Berry |Ed Hitchins |Caitlin Coombes
Fort St. John-based pharmacist recognized with lifetime achievement award

1 week ago | energeticcity.ca | Ed Hitchins |Caitlin Coombes |Max Bowder

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A pharmacist with deep roots in the North Peace was recognized for his contributions to the industry by the BC Pharmacy Association. Mike Ortynsky was recognized with the organization's lifetime achievement award for his "more than four decades of practice," according to a press release. Graduating from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 1980, he started his pharmaceutical career in Mackenzie, working at a Boots pharmacy location while raising his family.
Localized power outage to shut down water station next week

1 week ago | energeticcity.ca | Ed Hitchins |Caitlin Coombes |Max Bowder
Smile Cookie sales raise $30K in Fort St. John, shattering previous record

1 week ago | energeticcity.ca | Caitlin Coombes |Max Bowder |Ed Hitchins

Smile Cookie sales 2025 in Fort St. John raised $30,000 for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, more than doubling 2024's total. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Tim Hortons across the city raised over $30,000 in donations during Smile Cookie Week for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation. Across Canada and America, Tim Hortons raised $22.6 million in Smile Cookie sales to benefit more than 600 charities and community groups, breaking the previous year's record.
Oil company makes two Montney purchases near Taylor

1 week ago | energeticcity.ca | Caitlin Coombes |Ed Hitchins |Steven Berard

Tourmaline Oil has made two Montney purchases, one in the Greater Septimus area near Taylor and another to acquire jointly-owned Laprise-Conroy assets. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - An Alberta oil company operating locally has announced two purchase agreements for drilling locations in the Montney region. In a May 7th press release, Tourmaline Oil Corporation, an oil company based in Calgary, Alberta, released its financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2025.
Kelly Lake Transfer Station re-opening next week

1 week ago | energeticcity.ca | Max Bowder |Caitlin Coombes |Ed Hitchins |Steven Berard

The Kelly Lake waste transfer station will reopen on May 13th after a year-long closure due to break-ins. KELLY LAKE, B.C. - The Kelly Lake Transfer Station is set to reopen next week after being closed for more than a year due to break-ins. Peace River Regional District (PRRD) announced the waste transfer station will reopen on May 13th after addressing mitigation strategies from several break-ins in past years.
Regional board 'brushed off' in conversation about local wind farm projects

1 week ago | energeticcity.ca | Caitlin Coombes |Ed Hitchins |Steven Berard

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is raising concerns of resident input being "brushed off" by the provincial government over wind farms. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Regional directors have resolved to continue discussing wind farms after sharing concerns of feeling "brushed off" by the provincial government.
Elections Canada resumes vote counting with majority still in question

2 weeks ago | energeticcity.ca | Caitlin Coombes |Evan Saugstad |Ed Hitchins

The shape of the next Liberal government is becoming clearer as ballot counting continues after a historic election day in Canada. OTTAWA - The shape of the next Liberal government is becoming clearer as ballot counting continues after a historic election day in Canada. Canadians still won't know until later Tuesday whether Mark Carney's Liberals have won a majority or minority mandate from voters.
2025 Fort St. John Smile Cookie campaign launches following thousands of pre-orders

2 weeks ago | energeticcity.ca | Steven Berard |Ed Hitchins |Caitlin Coombes |Max Bowder

On the first day of the 2025 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign, April 28th, more than 6,000 cookies have already sold in Fort St. John for the hospital foundation. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Fort St. John residents have already ordered more than 6,000 Smile Cookies from Tim Hortons to support their local hospital foundation. The restaurant chain's annual Smile Cookie campaign runs from April 28th to May 4th.
Local figures express grief and support for Canadian-Filipino community after Lapu Lapu Day tragedy

2 weeks ago | energeticcity.ca | Steven Berard |Ed Hitchins |Caitlin Coombes |Max Bowder

A number of Peace region figures have expressed their sorrow, support and solidarity with the Filipino community after the Lapu Lapu Day attack in Vancouver on April 26th. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Multiple local figures have voiced their support for the Filipino community in the wake of Saturday's attack at a Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver.