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Jessica Rasmussen is the new Downtown Activities and Events Coordinator for the District of Fort St. James.

Breathing life into downtown

A night market in August is aimed at invigorating small business in the area.

Jessica Rasmussen is the new Downtown Activities and Events Coordinator for the District of Fort St. James.

Municipal monies

The 2012 financials for the district published recently included the mayor and councils' stipends and expenses.

Community Development Institute from UNBC visits council

Fort St. James’ mayor and council were visited by the Community Development Institute from UNBC at the June 12 council meeting

Frank Kelleter of Germany practices some campfire building on the shores of Stuart Lake.

Into the wilderness

What does a 26-year-old German physicist do when he finishes his eduction?

Frank Kelleter of Germany practices some campfire building on the shores of Stuart Lake.

Turkish movie maker looks at Fort

A documentary filmmaker from Turkey visited the District of Fort St. James mayor and council on June 26.

My obsession with small spaces

I’ve been a little overly fascinated - okay, obsessed - with small living situations since university.

A generous serving of humble pie

It is always hard to ride the fine line in a small community of pointing things out while not appearing overly critical

Helina Oforiwaa Quaque was in Fort St. James as part of a mentorship program with the Integris Credit Union.

Brave in a new world

Helina Oforiwaa Quaque from Ghana, Africa, came to Fort St. James for a mentorship program with the credit union.

Helina Oforiwaa Quaque was in Fort St. James as part of a mentorship program with the Integris Credit Union.

Local landowner rejects Enbridge survey crew

A Fort St. Jame resident, was confused and taken aback when visitors to her property requested access for a survey crew.

Fire at Tl’azt’en Health Centre

A fire Wednesday evening has left staff unable to enter Tl'azt'en Health Centre on Tache Reserve.

The North of 50 Tough Mudder team after finishing the event. Those shirts started out white.

North of 50 conquers Tough Mudder 2013

Ten women from Fort St. James went to Whistler to participate in the Tough Mudder 2013.

The North of 50 Tough Mudder team after finishing the event. Those shirts started out white.

Time for clarity at council

Recent council meetings have made something clear: Mayor and council need to update or review their policy around grant in aid.

L-R: Delphina Joseph, Charlene Joseph and Vanessa  Joseph were protesting next to the Farmer's Market in Spirit Square on Friday, June 14. The three women were protesting continued issues concerning the Yekooche chief and council.

Yekooche protest and power struggle

A few Yekooche band members were protesting ongoing issues with their chief and council on Stuart Drive on June 14.

L-R: Delphina Joseph, Charlene Joseph and Vanessa  Joseph were protesting next to the Farmer's Market in Spirit Square on Friday, June 14. The three women were protesting continued issues concerning the Yekooche chief and council.
A new sign is ready to put up at Binche, where separatists hope for independence from Tl'azt'en.

Going their own way

Binche has been trying to separate from Tl’azt’en Nation for two years, but the process has become stalled.

A new sign is ready to put up at Binche, where separatists hope for independence from Tl'azt'en.

Building an image

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to enjoy some amazing mountain biking trails.

April Hilland is the new Product Development Officer for the Fort St. James National Historic Site.

Fresh face for historic site

April Hilland will be bringing fresh eyes to an old site in her new role at the Fort St. James National Historic Site.

April Hilland is the new Product Development Officer for the Fort St. James National Historic Site.

Choosing a life

The beauty of being born into North American and specifically Canadian culture is the fact there are so many options

Nearing the last word

Final written arguments for or against the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline have been filed

Fort St. James RCMP report

A plainclothes officer in downtown Fort St. James observed a male driving a white Chevrolet pickup allegedly consuming alcohol.

New medical society may act as a model

In what has been an ongoing process for about a year, the Fort St. James Primary Care Society has officially formed.