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Researcher calls for rural health investment after Dawson Creek's only ob-gyn leaves community

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Jude Kornelsen, co-director of the UBC Centre for Rural Health Research, said there's an “urgent” need to fill the gaps locally when services are no longer available in rural and remote areas.Read Article

Fort St. John firefighter receives King Charles III Coronation Medal – Energeticcity.ca

Brent Morgan, the president of the Fort St John Firefighters Charitable Society. (Brent Morgan, Facebook) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A local firefighter has been honoured with a King Charles III Coronation Medal. Brent Morgan from the Fort St. John Fire Department received the medal from Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer on June 20th. Zimmer took to social media on Monday, July 7th to congratulate Morgan. “Morgan came to F…King Charles · Peace River Read Article

$25,000 in community funding distributed by credit union – Energeticcity.ca

Lake View Credit Union providing funding to Chetwynd Search and Rescue. (Lake View Credit Union) DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A South Peace-based financial services company has shared thousands of dollars in funding with an array of community organizations in the region. Lake View Credit Union, a banking company founded in Dawson Creek, has announced the recipients of its annual ‘Community Social Responsibility Fund Program’ for 2025. The grant program …Dawson Creek · Dawson Creek See the Story

Firefighters battle drought conditions in northeast B.C. – Energeticcity.ca

A firefighter tackling the Kiskatinaw River wildfire south of Dawson Creek. (BCWS) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Firefighters are having to “really dig deep” to fight fires in the northeast due to drought conditions. That’s according to Ravi Parmar, the province’s minister of forests, and Taylor Colman, an information officer with the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), who spoke about firefighting efforts in northeast B.C. during a July 8th press conference.…Wildfires · Dawson Creek Read Article

Highway 97 open following 'motor vehicle incident' on North Taylor Hill – Energeticcity.ca

An aerial shot of Taylor. (The District of Taylor.) Updated, July 9th, 1:15 p.m.: This story has been updated to include information shared with Energeticcity.ca by BC Emergency Health Services. TAYLOR, B.C. — Highway 97 near the North Taylor Hill is open following a collision, according to Dawson Road Maintenance. The company – which handles maintenance of all provincial roads in the North Peace – posted to social media at 7:40 a.m. on Wednesda…Taylor, British Columbia · Taylor Read Article

Mine rescue and first aid teams in Tumbler Ridge recognized at provincial competition – Energeticcity.ca

The Conuma Resources mine rescue and first aid teams standing with their awards from the 2025 British Columbia North Central South Zones Mine Rescue Competition. (Conuma Resources Mine Rescue and First Aid Teams) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Mine rescue and first aid teams based in the Peace River region received several awards in an annual regional and provincial competition. In a June 10th Facebook post, the British Columbia North Central South Mine…Tumbler Ridge · Tumbler Ridge Read Article

Trial for trio charged after Dawson Creek shooting reports to begin next week – Energeticcity.ca

Flashing cop car lights. (Canva.) DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — Three people charged after an alleged shooting in Dawson Creek early in the year are scheduled to be in court for their trial next week. Jesse Bujold, Jessie Freeman and Jasmin Vigfusson were ordered to stand trial on April 30th, according to the BC Prosecution Service. The trio were arrested following an alleged shooting where police officers say nobody was injured. The incident saw officer…Dawson Creek · Dawson Creek Read Article

Heavy industry company with Tumbler Ridge roots appoints son to late father's CEO position – Energeticcity.ca

LaPrarie Group of Companies has announced Cliff LaPrairie as its new CEO. (LaPrairie Group of Companies) TUMBLER RIDGE, B.C. — A heavy industry company with ties to the Peace River region has announced its new CEO. LaPrairie Group of Companies has announced its new CEO four months after the passing of former president, chief executive officer and chair of the board Scott LaPrairie. According to a June 24th press release, Scott LaPrairie will be…Tumbler Ridge · Tumbler Ridge Read Article

Free air quality monitors which 'would likely have saved' boy's life to be distributed in Dawson Creek – Energeticcity.ca

Carter Vigh’s family at Carter’s Project Town Hall meeting in 2024. (BC Lung Foundation) DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — Free air quality monitors will be distributed in Dawson Creek as part of an initiative in memory of a nine-year-old boy who died from bad air quality. The BC Lung Foundation said in a July 4th press release that it will hold a meeting in Dawson Creek on July 8th to distribute 90 air quality monitors, including 85 indoor and five outdoor …Dawson Creek · Dawson Creek Read Article

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Fort St. John firefighter receives King Charles III Coronation Medal – Energeticcity.ca

$25,000 in community funding distributed by credit union – Energeticcity.ca

Firefighters battle drought conditions in northeast B.C. – Energeticcity.ca

Highway 97 open following 'motor vehicle incident' on North Taylor Hill – Energeticcity.ca

Mine rescue and first aid teams in Tumbler Ridge recognized at provincial competition – Energeticcity.ca

Trial for trio charged after Dawson Creek shooting reports to begin next week – Energeticcity.ca

Heavy industry company with Tumbler Ridge roots appoints son to late father's CEO position – Energeticcity.ca

Free air quality monitors which 'would likely have saved' boy's life to be distributed in Dawson Creek – Energeticcity.ca

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