Steven Berard

2 weeks ago | energeticcity.ca | Steven Berard |Ed Hitchins

An area to the east of Fort St. John has been designated as in "extreme danger" of wildfires by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A spot near Fort St. John is considered extremely at risk of wildfires right now by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). According to the latest fire danger rating map from BCWS, an area to the east of the city has been designated as an "extreme danger," the highest available rating.

2 weeks ago | energeticcity.ca | Caitlin Coombes |Franki Berry |Ed Hitchins |Steven Berard

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is supporting the Metis Nation in a multi-million dollar funding application for a project in Kelly Lake. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - The regional board is supporting a multi-million dollar funding application for a 100-acre housing project in Kelly Lake. The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors reviewed a letter from the Metis Nation British Columbia about a project in Kelly Lake during the May 22nd board meeting.

2 weeks ago | energeticcity.ca | Franki Berry |Ed Hitchins |Steven Berard

The City of Fort St. John has won the North Central Local Government Association's Leadership Award in the social responsibility category for its biennial Health and Safety Conference. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - The City of Fort St. John has won an award for its event designed to champion resident wellbeing and inclusivity.

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

UNBC has announced the completion of a series of renovations at its School of Nursing facilities in Fort St. John and Prince George. FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - A new cohort of nursing students are able to study the trade in northeast B.C. thanks to a series of investments from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC).

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

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC) arrested 33 people and seized many guns and drugs after a Dawson Creek deployment in May. DAWSON CREEK, B.C. - A special crime unit "dealt a serious blow" to the Peace region's gang activity after being deployed to Dawson Creek. On May 22nd, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC) announced 33 arrests and 27 new investigations resulting from its Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET).