Local News

December was "awesome" as Accessible Parking Awareness month in Fort St. John, said the organizer.

Top Dog Agility will be holding an AAC sanctioned agility trial Sunday at the Prince George Agriplex at the PGX site. The trial will run all day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is welcome to come watch, admission is by donation to the SPCA.

The Olympic Flame is inching its way closer and closer to Prince George, with just two weeks to go until the big arrival on Jan. 29.

The federal government could be leaving crucial gaps in airport security by focusing solely on large airports, says the Dawson Creek Airport manager.

The Canadian Avalanche Centre has issued a special avalanche warning for B.C. Interior mountains.

The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Foundation of Fort St. John has only been around for a few months, yet members hope the fundraiser they are holding this Saturday will be the start of something big.

Northern Health's board will hold its next regular meeting in Valemount on Feb. 14 and 15. The open meeting will begin at 1:15 p.m. on Feb. 15 in the Eagles View Banquet Room, Best Western Inn, 1950 Hwy 5 South, Valemount, BC.

Municipal governments could learn a lot from the new curbside recycling system developed by Fort St. John's Eco-Depot Recycling Centre. The user-pay system that will extend to Dawson Creek Feb.

Pending approval by city council during budget talks next month, a new garbage truck could be added to the city's fleet.

A third public hearing meeting will be held on whether to allow a gravel pit to open up in Miworth. Fraser-Fort George Regional District electoral area C director Lara Beckett made the decision to hold an additional meeting on Feb.