Caledonia Courier

Bob Motion wins by-election to become Mayor of Fort St. James. (Facebook photo)

Bob Motion wins by-election for Mayor

Official results were declared Sept. 29

  • Sep 29, 2020
Bob Motion wins by-election to become Mayor of Fort St. James. (Facebook photo)
Deveny is wanted by Hinton RCMP for crime committed on June 14. (RCMP photo)

RCMP requesting public assistance to locate Preston Pointe Deveny

Deveny is originally from Fort St. James

  • Sep 25, 2020
Deveny is wanted by Hinton RCMP for crime committed on June 14. (RCMP photo)
William Leonard Price is still missing from Fort St. James and was last seen on Aug. 29. (BC RCMP photo)

Criminality involved in Fort St. James man’s disappearance: BC RCMP

William Leonard Price was last seen on Aug. 29.

  • Sep 8, 2020
William Leonard Price is still missing from Fort St. James and was last seen on Aug. 29. (BC RCMP photo)
David Schroeter, CAO for the District of Fort St. James. (Submitted photo)

District of Fort St. James has a new Chief Administrative Officer

David Schroeter has been appointed to the position after serving as the acting CAO since April this year.

  • Sep 8, 2020
David Schroeter, CAO for the District of Fort St. James. (Submitted photo)
William Leonard Price, 55-years-old is missing from Fort St. James, B.C. (BC RCMP photo)

55-year-old man missing in Fort St. James

William Leonard Price hasn't been seen since Aug. 29

  • Sep 2, 2020
William Leonard Price, 55-years-old is missing from Fort St. James, B.C. (BC RCMP photo)
Newly elected Chief and Council at Kwah Hall during the swearing-in-ceremony held Aug. 27. From left — Elizabeth Sam, Fred Sam, Aileen Prince, Alyssa Lepka, Murial Sam. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

Nak’azdli Whut’en makes history electing their first-ever woman Chief

Aileen Prince was sworn in at a ceremony held in Kwah Hall Aug. 27

  • Aug 31, 2020
Newly elected Chief and Council at Kwah Hall during the swearing-in-ceremony held Aug. 27. From left — Elizabeth Sam, Fred Sam, Aileen Prince, Alyssa Lepka, Murial Sam. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
School District 91 logo. (Black Press files)

SD 91 to submit a back-to-school plan to the Ministry of Education

Will run buses following ministry guidelines

  • Aug 24, 2020
School District 91 logo. (Black Press files)
Katrina Slorstad from Fort St. James won the award for Best Growth Opportunity Category at Thrive North. Shown are the winners in Terrace last year. From left - Lucy Sager, Brittany Kinahan, Katrina Slorstad and Cameron Bell. (Press release photo)

Stuart Lake Recycling Co-op in Fort St. James has been incorporated

Kat Solrstad is the community builder for the month.

  • Aug 24, 2020
Katrina Slorstad from Fort St. James won the award for Best Growth Opportunity Category at Thrive North. Shown are the winners in Terrace last year. From left - Lucy Sager, Brittany Kinahan, Katrina Slorstad and Cameron Bell. (Press release photo)
Members of Nak’azdli Whut’en officially open Stuart River bridge. From left to right, Chief Alexander McKinnon, Rosemarie Sam, Carl Leon, Carmen Patrick-Johnson and Cecil Martin. (CGL photo)

World’s largest free-span temporary bridge built across Stuart River

Coastal GasLink in partnership with Nak'azdli Whut'en developed this bridge.

  • Aug 20, 2020
Members of Nak’azdli Whut’en officially open Stuart River bridge. From left to right, Chief Alexander McKinnon, Rosemarie Sam, Carl Leon, Carmen Patrick-Johnson and Cecil Martin. (CGL photo)
A hiker was rescued from the Fraser Mountain Trail, after she fell and broke her leg on Wednesday, July 29. (Photo courtesy of Nechako Valley Search and Rescue)

Northern B.C. SAR groups ‘rope rescue’ hiker near Fort Fraser

Volunteers from both Vanderhoof and Prince George helped in the rescue.

  • Jul 30, 2020
A hiker was rescued from the Fraser Mountain Trail, after she fell and broke her leg on Wednesday, July 29. (Photo courtesy of Nechako Valley Search and Rescue)
Aug 24, 2019 — Caledonia Day in Fort St. James was held at National Historic Site on Aug. 24. The chicken races took an unexpected turn which got the announcer in the lane to give them a little encouragement. Apart from the races, residents and visitors enjoyed their day with javelin throws, target shooting and the famous pie auction. (Aman Parhar/Caledonia Courier)

Fort St. James chicken races move online

The "world class chicken races" in northern B.C. can now be watched on the national historic site's Facebook Page.

  • Jul 23, 2020
Aug 24, 2019 — Caledonia Day in Fort St. James was held at National Historic Site on Aug. 24. The chicken races took an unexpected turn which got the announcer in the lane to give them a little encouragement. Apart from the races, residents and visitors enjoyed their day with javelin throws, target shooting and the famous pie auction. (Aman Parhar/Caledonia Courier)
Fort St. James municipal office. (Aman Parhar/Caledonia Courier)

Council briefs

Here are some discussions from the July 14 virtual meeting of council

  • Jul 21, 2020
Fort St. James municipal office. (Aman Parhar/Caledonia Courier)
Pride Flag. (Conributed)

RCMP advocating for pride sidewalk in the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako

Constable from the Fort St. James RCMP makes request in a letter to mayor and council

  • Jul 21, 2020
Pride Flag. (Conributed)
Fort St. James municipal office. (Aman Parhar/Caledonia Courier)

By-election to be held once more clarity is provided by the province: District

Municipal council discussed the by-election, Official Community Plan, CAO Melany Helmer's resignation.

  • Jul 1, 2020
Fort St. James municipal office. (Aman Parhar/Caledonia Courier)
Fort St. James municipal office. (Aman Parhar/Caledonia Courier)

Emergency Operations Centre discontinued in Fort St. James

The District of Fort St. James has discontinued its Emergency Operations Centre that was activated amidst the global pandemic.

  • Jun 29, 2020
Fort St. James municipal office. (Aman Parhar/Caledonia Courier)
Fort St. James and Sowchea firefighters attend a fire in the early hours of Saturday morning. (Photo courtesy - Steven DeRousie, Fire Chief)

Fire burns down outbuildings and vehicle in Nak’azdli

No injuries were sustained by occupants or firefighters.

  • Jun 29, 2020
Fort St. James and Sowchea firefighters attend a fire in the early hours of Saturday morning. (Photo courtesy - Steven DeRousie, Fire Chief)
Fort St. James and Sowchea firefighters attend a fire in the early hours of Saturday morning. (Photo courtesy - Steven DeRousie, Fire Chief)

Fire burns down outbuildings and vehicle in Nak’azdli

No injuries were sustained by occupants or firefighters.

  • Jun 29, 2020
Fort St. James and Sowchea firefighters attend a fire in the early hours of Saturday morning. (Photo courtesy - Steven DeRousie, Fire Chief)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Police search for Good Samaritans who intervened an assault

Fort St. James RCMP said the incident occured on June 14.

  • Jun 29, 2020
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
Police car. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)

Drugs seized in Fort St. James after police receive tip from the public

A 36-year-old male was arrested for allegedly trafficking drugs, after which he was released.

  • Jun 25, 2020
Police car. (Aman Parhar/Omineca Express)
(File photo)

Graduation plans in Fort St. James for Class of 2020

Fort St. James Secondary School is set to have their graduation on June 19.

  • Jun 8, 2020
(File photo)