Category Archives: News
RDBN rescinds Verdun Wildfire evacuation alert
One of the last remaining evacuation alerts from this year’s record wildfire season has finally been lifted. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako officially rescinded and evacuation alert su...
CFNRNews Oct 15, 2018
New trades training facility opens its doors in Dawson Creek
Students in the Peace Region will now have improved access to trades training thanks to the opening of a new 34 million dollar facility. Covering nearly 4 thousand square metres, the new state-of-the-...
CFNRNews Oct 15, 2018
CRD to conduct audit of Barlow Creek Fire Protection Service
After surpassing their budget for two consecutive years, the Barlow Creek Fire Protection Service will be the subject of an external audit. According to the Cariboo Regional District, the decision to ...
CFNRNews Oct 15, 2018
Northern Lights College to bring adult literacy programs to Fort St John
A fresh 126 thousand dollar investment by the provincial government aims to improve adult literacy in the Fort St John area. The funding will flow through Northern Lights College in support of eight c...
CFNRNews Oct 15, 2018
Hundreds of sockeye begin return to BC rivers
Dozens of photographers gathered along the bank of the Adams River near Kamloops this weekend to watch the return of hundreds of sockeye salmon. 2018 is a peak return year in the 4 year cycle for the ...
CFNRNews Oct 15, 2018
Hundreds of cannabis store requests still pending as legalization day approaches
Just two days remain until the country-wide legalization of cannabis, but those looking to purchase local may have to wait a few months. According to Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, the governm...
CFNRNews Oct 15, 2018
Peace River Regional District allowing some Old Fort residents to return home
In a change of tune from last week, the Peace River Regional District will now be allowing some residents of Old Fort to return home briefly. A landslide from the end of last month caused the evacuati...
CFNRNews Oct 15, 2018
Police arrest one man after drive-by shooting in Terrace
One man is in custody following an early morning drive-by shooting in Terrace. RCMP received reports of shots fired at a residential address on the 4700 block of Walsh Avenue just after 2:00 this morn...
CFNRNews Oct 15, 2018
Wildfire fuel burn-off scheduled for Williams Lake area
Williams Lake area residents may see some smoke and flames in the coming weeks. The Cariboo Fire Centre will be burning wood debris in the Fox Mountain area as part of a fuel management project. The g...
CFNRNews Oct 15, 2018
Saulteau First Nations woodlot receives award
A First Nations woodlot that uses sheep instead of herbicides has been recognized by the BC government. Saulteau First Nations have received the Minister’s Award for Innovation and Excellence in...
CFNRNews Oct 15, 2018