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Emergency department in Tumbler Ridge to be closed for 12 hours

A shortage of health-care workers in the Peace region has led to another temporary emergency room closure, this time in Tumbler Ridge.

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Water you doing on Monday? The North Peace Leisure Pool is reopening

Swimmers can dive into the six-lap leisure pool in Fort St John on Monday after its annual refresh finishes up this weekend.  

In-person support for residential school survivors available in Fort St John

An office grand opening is the “icing on the cake” for a provincial organization in Fort St John who provides support to survivors of residential schools and their loved ones.  

Fort St John to observe Orange Shirt Day this Tuesday

Fort St John’s friendship centre will honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday morning. Residents are invited to join the society at Treaty 8. 

Requests paused at the Fort St John Public Library due to postal strike

Fort St John’s public library is pausing book requests as they will not receive any deliveries until Canada Post delivery workers are back to work. 

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Marketing the North Creator Camp
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Music of the Night
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Deck
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Of the Vine
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101.5 The GOAT Presents Nazareth – Canadian Farewell Tour
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Nightmare on 100th