Caledonia Courier

Four teams will face off in Fort St. James. (Stock photo)

BC Winter Classic coming back to Fort St. James

BC Hockey is coming back to Fort St. James for the BC Winter Classic.

  • Dec 19, 2019
Four teams will face off in Fort St. James. (Stock photo)
Fort St. James Mayor Bev Playfair. (Submitted photo)

Fort St. James mayor looks back on 2019

Looking back on 2019, Fort St. James Mayor Bev Playfair says there are a number of successes to highlight.

  • Dec 19, 2019
Fort St. James Mayor Bev Playfair. (Submitted photo)
One example of the two new styles of menstrual dispensers. (Submitted)

School District 91 completes menstrual dispenser installation

After a brief, glitch, that prevented dispensers from being properly installed, free menstrual product dispensers should now be up in all School District 91 schools, according to SD 91 Assistant Superintendent Mike Skinner.

  • Dec 19, 2019
One example of the two new styles of menstrual dispensers. (Submitted)
Alison Desmarais at the RBC Training Ground in Calgary. (Photo a courtesy of Kevin Light)

Vanderhoof speed skater wins RBC Future Olympian funding

Alison Desmarais' Olympic dream is back on track

  • Dec 11, 2019
Alison Desmarais at the RBC Training Ground in Calgary. (Photo a courtesy of Kevin Light)
(Aman Parhar - Caledonia Courier)

Residents celebrate local businesses at annual parade

Photos: 2019 Moonlight Madness in Fort St. James

  • Dec 2, 2019
(Aman Parhar - Caledonia Courier)
Firefighters needed at Sowchea Bay fire hall. (Photo courtesy - Steven DeRousie, Fire Chief for Fort St. James)

Sowchea Bay fire hall ‘desperately’ needs more firefighters, Fire Chief says

Fort St. James fire chief is concerned about the lack of participation at the recent Sowchea Bay Fire Hall Open House.

  • Dec 2, 2019
Firefighters needed at Sowchea Bay fire hall. (Photo courtesy - Steven DeRousie, Fire Chief for Fort St. James)
(Fort St. James fire department photo/Facebook)

Fire chief looking for volunteers firefighters in the Luck Bay area

Fort St. James fire department is holding an open house at the Sowchea Bay fire hall on Nov. 28.

  • Nov 17, 2019
(Fort St. James fire department photo/Facebook)
Power outages across Fort St. James on Nov. 16.(BC Hydro)

No crafts fair in Fort St. James today due to a power outage

Update: Residents in the district lost power on Nov. 16 at 7 am

  • Nov 16, 2019
Power outages across Fort St. James on Nov. 16.(BC Hydro)
A claw excavator feeds a chipper wood leftover from clearing a portion of the lands at the Skeena Industrial Development Park by the Terrace airport, breaking it up before it’s sent to regional pellet plants. (Brittany Gervais/Terrace Standard)

Fort St. James project gets funding for wood fibre use

More than $27 million in grants have been given to 38 projects across the province.

  • Nov 15, 2019
A claw excavator feeds a chipper wood leftover from clearing a portion of the lands at the Skeena Industrial Development Park by the Terrace airport, breaking it up before it’s sent to regional pellet plants. (Brittany Gervais/Terrace Standard)
View from the District of Fort St. James National Historic Site. (Aman Parhar photo)

Fort St. James receives annual grant to support vital community services

Fort St. James is receiving $41,626 from the province as a grant in lieu of property taxes which total more than $16 million.

  • Nov 15, 2019
View from the District of Fort St. James National Historic Site. (Aman Parhar photo)
Fort St. James Royal Canadian Legion building. (Photo courtesy - George HoLem)

The Legion’s branch in Fort St. James have donated their building to the community

The building will be used as a homeless shelter in the district amongst other long term community needs

  • Nov 8, 2019
Fort St. James Royal Canadian Legion building. (Photo courtesy - George HoLem)
Black Press File photo

Getting curbside recycling back in the district is still going to be a challenge, says Kat Slorstad

In order to have this service, either the district or Nak'azdli Whut'en need to be primary contract holders with Recycle BC

  • Nov 7, 2019
Black Press File photo
Conifex's forest tenure has been transferred to Hampton Lumber in Fort St. James

Conifex’s forest tenure has been transferred to Hampton Lumber in Fort St. James

Hampton has committed to building a sawmill and getting it operational within 36 months

  • Oct 28, 2019
Conifex's forest tenure has been transferred to Hampton Lumber in Fort St. James
(Elections Canada photo)

Polls now open in Canada’s 2019 federal election

Which party will be chosen to form the next government?

  • Oct 21, 2019
(Elections Canada photo)
Sept. 25, 2019 — All Candidates Debate held in Fort St. James. From left — NDP candidate Taylor Bachrach, Liberal candidate Dave Birdi, Conservative candidate Claire Rattée, PPC candidate Jody Craven and Green Party candidate Michael Swayer. (Aman Parhar photo)

First debate for Skeena-Bulkley Valley candidates revolves around their climate policy

The All Candidates Debate was held in Fort. St James on Sept. 26

  • Sep 26, 2019
Sept. 25, 2019 — All Candidates Debate held in Fort St. James. From left — NDP candidate Taylor Bachrach, Liberal candidate Dave Birdi, Conservative candidate Claire Rattée, PPC candidate Jody Craven and Green Party candidate Michael Swayer. (Aman Parhar photo)
Loggers from the Cariboo are taking part in the Rally to Vancouver Wednesday, departing Prince George at 2 a.m., and through Williams Lake at about 5:15 a.m. where they picked up another 30 trucks. (Image courtesy of Facebook)

Northern loggers help drive home forest industry job loss with Rally to Vancouver

Cariboo convoy will join truck rally in Merritt Wednesday morning

  • Sep 25, 2019
Loggers from the Cariboo are taking part in the Rally to Vancouver Wednesday, departing Prince George at 2 a.m., and through Williams Lake at about 5:15 a.m. where they picked up another 30 trucks. (Image courtesy of Facebook)
Province seeks feedback to ban, reduce and recycle more plastics

Province seeks feedback to ban, reduce and recycle more plastics

B.C. residents have until the month now to give their feedback to the province

  • Sep 23, 2019
Province seeks feedback to ban, reduce and recycle more plastics
The search near Vanderhoof in August for the missing Jack turned up no evidence. (Crime Stoppers flyer)

No clues in search for missing Jack family

Police searches for clues into a missing Southside family who were members of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation turned up no evidence, the RCMP said on Sept. 10.

  • Sep 11, 2019
The search near Vanderhoof in August for the missing Jack turned up no evidence. (Crime Stoppers flyer)
Bargain Basement moves to a new location

Bargain Basement moves to a new location

Photos: Community based thrift store provides necessary resources to residents

  • Sep 9, 2019
Bargain Basement moves to a new location
Aug. 24, 2019 — Nechako Valley Search and Rescue hosted a B.C. tracking association course. Members are shown analysing a foot print as part of the introductory course called Track Aware which was guided by Chris Mushumanski.

Mitigating stress while being a search and rescue volunteer

The CISM program helps members dealing with stress, says SAR volunteer

  • Aug 26, 2019
Aug. 24, 2019 — Nechako Valley Search and Rescue hosted a B.C. tracking association course. Members are shown analysing a foot print as part of the introductory course called Track Aware which was guided by Chris Mushumanski.