New City Garbage Cans.
Beginning Wednesday September 1st, it is time to use those new City Garbage Cans.
For instructions how to use your cart or to find out more about the new automated garbage collection. Click here. or contact Public Works at 250-787-8150.
Grand Opening Celebrations for the Enerplex Coming Together
Plans are underway to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Enerplex on October 13.
Please click below to read the full Press Relase.
Fall 2010 Community One Stop Registration
Community One Stop Registration provides an opportunity for Fort St John and area residents to sign up for local arts, culture and sports programs. For more information contact Community Services at 250-785-4592 or e-mail recreation@fortstjohn.ca
The City is using facebook and twitter
The City of Fort St. John is stepping into the world of social media in order to expand the ways in which it communicates to citizens and the public at large.
RCMP 1st Annual Cycle & Shine Event & Fundraiser
The Fort St John RCMP in partnership with Esquires Coffee House and contributing sponsors wish to invite everyone to the RCMP 1st Annual Cycle & Shine Event & Fundraiser. Help us raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society/Cops for Cancer and the Fort St John SPCA.
Saturday August 21, 2010
North Peace Leisure Pool News!
New Fitness Programs for 2010 that you can try them FREE this summer! The North Peace Leisure Pool is offering patrons the opportunity to experience our new fitness programs for free this summer. Each week will feature a new program that will be available in September. Come down for a taste of what’s to come!
Check out all the details:
http://www.fortstjohn.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=468&Itemid=282
Enerplex Public Skate Schedule for August 16 - 27, 2010
U10 Drop-in Hockey*
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:30 - 10:30 am
* Full equipment is REQUIRED.
U14 Drop-in Hockey*
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
10:45 - 11:45 am
* Full equipment is REQUIRED.
14+ Drop-In Hockey*
Monday to Friday 12:00 – 1:00 pm
* Helmet and gloves are REQUIRED.
Full equipment is recommended.
Public Skating
Monday - Friday 2:30 - 4:00 pm
For more information go to www.fortstjohn.ca/enerplex, contact the Recreation Clerk at 250.785.4592 or e-mail enerplex@fortstjohn.ca
Wait! Don't use your new Garbage Cart until September 1!
You may have had your new garbage cart delivered to your home already by Public Works staff, and this is a quick reminder that the new collection system with the carts does not begin until September 1. Please do not use the bin until that week. Any garbage placed in the cart will not be collected.
If you have any questions about the new program, please contact Public Works at 250.787.8173 or click here.
Upcoming Free Community Events
The City of Fort St John will be putting on free community events all week starting with Carnival Night Wednesday August 11th from 5:00pm- 8:00 pm at Centennial Park. There will be fun games, prizes, inflatables, crafts and face painting.
On Thursday August 12th there will be a Family Scavenger Hunt held at the Visitor Center with lots of prizes to be won!
There will be a double feature Movie in the Park on Friday August 13th at Centennial Park. Fun starting at 7:00 pm with Guitar Hero, Air Guitar Contest and Hula Hoop Contest. Movie starting at 9:30pm. Don't forget to bring a chair and blanket!
At Centennial Park on Saturday August 14th from 12:00pm-2:00pm there will be a Teddy Bear Picnic and from 6:00pm-8:30pm a Family Outdoor Concert/ Dance will be going on.
For more information please call 250-785-4592 or visit www.fortstjohn.ca
Town Hall Meeting Scheduled for Flood Impacted Residents
The City of Fort St. John has been advised today that the
Province has approved Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) for
residents of the community impacted by flooding as a result of
the July 29th storm. To be eligible for assistance the damage
must be from an uninsurable event such as overland flooding.
Sewer backup and other insurable damage is not eligible for
DFA assistance.
A Town Hall meeting is scheduled for 7:00 pm on Monday,
August 9th at the Enerplex to provide information to the
community. Representatives from the Provincial Emergency
Program will be on hand to explain the Disaster Financial
Assistance program and provide information regarding the
claims process. All residents impacted by the July 29th event are
encouraged to attend.
Further information regarding the DFA and claim forms are
available at http://www.pep.bc.ca/dfa_claims/dfa.html.
Family Fun in the Sun
Carnival Night Wednesday, August 11th – 5:00pm-8:00pm Centennial Park
Fun games, prizes, inflatables, crafts, face painting, fire safe house, bingo tent
July 29 Flood Damages
The City of Fort St. John is currently working to assess the damages sustained in the community as a result of the rain storm on July 19, 2010. The City is requesting assistance from the public in collecting information regarding the number of homes and businesses affected. Residents and businesses are encouraged to contact the City of Fort St. John and provide information regarding the type and extent of damage sustained. Once the scope of the incident has been determined the City will provide Provincial Emergency Program Coordinators with the information to determine if any level of support will be provided in response to any recovery that may be needed.
Get into the Music & Let it Move You!
The second “Music That Moves” you event of the summer is happening soon! Wednesday evening July 21st from 7pm to 9pm you can hop aboard a City bus on the Southside route and listen to some amazing tunes from local musicians, they won’t just be singing Wheels on the Bus either!
This fantastic family event is also FREE for everyone so climb aboard and literally Rock & Roll along and find out why we are the Music Capital of Northern BC!
Click here for further information on this event.
Move & Groove with Music that Moves You
If you missed the first Music That Moves You event, there is another one coming soon. On July 21 from 7pm to 9pm, starting at the Cultural Centre, hop aboard a city bus and listen to some great tunes. I attended the last event and it was great fun for everyone, the bus was full and the music was great! It was also really interesting to try out public transit as well. The event is free too! Click here for further information on this event. We hope to see you all there
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Youth Artists Needed!
Attention Youth Artists ages 16-25!
The City of Fort St. John is still looking for youth to paint panels to be displayed on the new fence downtown at the intersection of 100 Street and 100 Avenue.
If you know of any youth that would like to paint the dibond panels to be displayed at 100 Street and 100 Avenue please contact City Hall at 250.787.8150 or email at speters@fortstjohn.ca
The City is also looking for adult artists to act as mentors to the youth artists.
This great event happens on July 20 and 21 between 5 and 9 pm.
This is your chance to be a part of history!
*Please take a look at the attached Poster for additional info!
Celebrate! Fort St. John!
Attention Youth Artists ages 16-25!
The City of Fort St. John is still looking for youth to paint panels to be displayed on the new fence downtown at the intersection of 100 Street and 100 Avenue.
If you know of any youth that would like to paint the dibond panels to be displayed at 100 Street and 100 Avenue please contact City Hall at 250.787.8150 or email at speters@fortstjohn.ca
The City is also looking for adult artists to act as mentors to the youth artists.
This great event happens on July 20 and 21 between 5 and 9 pm.
This is your chance to be a part of history!
*Please take a look at the attached Poster for additional info!
2010 Garden Contest!
It's that time of year again when all the gardeners hard work has paid off and flowers are blooming! Its the 2010 Garden Contest as part of Communities in Bloom and we want all those amazing gardeners to show off their beautiful gardens....NO MATTER THE SIZE!
If your garden is part of a balcony/container or industrial or residential or not for profit then download your Garden Contest Entry Form and submit it to City Hall to be entered into the contest!
If you need more information feel free to call City Hall at 250.787.8150 or email your question to recreation@fortstjohn.ca
Fire Hall Open House & Tours
Everyone is welcome to stop by the Fort St. John Fire Hall on July 7 from 4pm - 8pm for an Open House!
There will be food, you can tour the building, see the equipment, and check out the plans for the new Fire Hall.
All proceeds from the charity BBQ will be going to the CDC.
For more informaion, call the Fire Hall at 250.785.4333.
Canada Day Celebrations
Schedule of Events
Canada Day Events in Fort St. John
View Canada Day 2010 in Fort St. John in a larger map
Traffic Lights at 102 Street & 100 Avenue
The Traffic Lights at the corner of 102 Street & 100 Avenue will be in 4-way flash mode until Friday (June 25) morning due to an electrical issue. Please exercise caution as you approach the intersection and remember to treat it as a 4-way stop.
For more information, contact Public Works at 250.787.8173 or email kturney@fortstjohn.ca
Canada Day is coming soon!
The festivities are all set for Canada Day 2010. The day will kick off with the annual parade at 11am and then celebrations will follow in Centennial Park. All sorts of fun activities are planned, including the new "Music Under the Stars".
Click here for the full schedule: http://www.fortstjohn.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=368&Itemid=225
For more information, call City Hall at 250.787.8150 or email sanderson@fortstjohn.ca
2010 Garden Contest
Do you have a beautiful garden or yard that you want to show off? Enter the 2010 Garden Contest!
Categories include: Residential, Not for Profit, Balcony/Container, and Industrial/Commercial. Lot's of prizes to be won!
The entry deadline is July 12 with judging to take place between July 13 and 23 by the North Peace Horticultural Society. Click here for more information and an entry form: http://www.fortstjohn.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=248&Itemid=118
Or contact City Hall at 250.787.8150 or speters@fortstjohn.ca
"Energetic You" Indoor Walking Program
The City of Fort St. John is inviting you to come and join our FREE indoor walking program. This is a great opportunity to get out in the evenings with friends and family and enjoy some indoor walking. There will be an instructor provided who will offer resistance training exercises through out the designated walking area.
Starts: June 28th, 2010 & Ends: September 17th, 2010
When: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Enerplex
Please park at the Kids Arena and use the Enerplex walking trail to get to the facility. as they will be doing construction on the Enerplex parking lot this summer.
For more information contact: 250-785-4592 or e-mail recreation@fortstjohn.ca
Property Taxes Due Soon
85 Avenue Road Closure
The Parklane Estates access through 85 Avenue will be closed for road construction beginning at 7:00am Monday, June 21, 2010.
The Music is 'gonna Move You
Tonight (June 16) is the City's first of three Music that Moves You events. The idea is to try out the public transit system for free and enjoy some live music at the same time.
For the first event, the bus will be following the Central Route from 7 - 9pm. You can either join the bus at the Cultural Centre or hop on (and off) anywhere along the route. There will be six musicians performing throughout the night on the bus.
This will be a fun night out that the whole family can enjoy!
For more information, contact Stephanie at speters@fortstjohn.ca
Music that Moves You is Coming Soon!
The first of three "Music that Moves You" events is taking place next Wednesday (June 16) from 7 - 9 pm. The idea is to try out the transit system for free and support local musicians. Ride the bus and enjoy some tunes at the same time!
The event is free and will be fun for the whole family.
For the first event, the bus will be travelling the Central Route. You can either start the route at the Cultural Centre or you can hop on (and off) at any stop along the Central Route. Six different musicians will be playing throughout the two hours on the bus.
For more information, click on the attachment or call City Hall at 250.787.8150
Traffic Lights at 86 St & 100 Ave
The traffic lights at 86 Street and 100 Avenue will be set to flashing red for the next 3 - 5 days due to the road construction. Please remember to treat this as a 4-way stop during this time.
For more information, please click on the attachment.
Solar Solutions
Find out what solar initiatives the City of Fort St. John is working on!
For more information, contact Jennifer Decker 250.787.8150.
Stroller Fit
Are you and your child looking for something to do during the day? The City of Fort St. John is starting a FREE Stroller Fit program beginning April 26th. This a 6 week program that will be offered 3 days a week; Monday, Wednesday & Fridays from 10:00am – 11:00am. This is a great opportunity for community members to meet others in the community and exercise at the same time! There will be an instructor provided to lead the walks which will take place in the Enerplex and the Fort St. John walking trails. You can register down at the Enerplex or call 250-787-8150 for more information.
Notice - Opportunities for Canada Day - Thursday, July 1st, 2010
The City of Fort St. John is offering community organizations, businesses and volunteers the following opportunities on Canada Day:
- Food vending
- Fundraising and/or awareness activities for not-for profit organizations
- Entertainers and performers
- Volunteers for parade & events in the park
Music that Moves You
In 2009, Fort St. John was designated as Northern BC's Music Capital. Our first event celebrating that designation is called "Music that Moves You".
On June 16, July 21, and August 18 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm, you can hop on a transit bus and enjoy live music as the bus travels around the city. This is also a great way to try out the transit system! Each event will feature a different bus route - so you can try out all three throughout the summer. And the best part - the event is free! Support local musicians and try out transit for no cost.
For each event, you can either start at the Cultural Centre or you can join the bus at any stop along the chosen route. And of course, you can get off at any stop you like.
If you are a local musician interested in performing for this event, please contact Stephanie Peters at 250.787.8150 or speters@fortstjohn.ca
Watch for more details soon at www.fortstjohn.ca
Municipal Government Day Celebration
Stop by Centennial Park from 3 - 8 pm on May 19 to celebrate Municipal Government Day! Everyone is welcome.
There will be live music, a free BBQ, games, prizes and a whole lot more.
Learn about what all the different departments of the City of Fort St. John do and what they have to offer. Each department will have a booth, and Public Works will even have some of its equipment on display!
Come down and join in on the fun.
For more information, call 250.787.8150 or email jprestley@fortstjohn.ca
Arbour Day 2010
Come down the North Peace Leisure Pool Parking Lot at 5pm on May 19 to receive a beautiful apple tree for your front yard!
Trees are only $25, but there is a limit of one per household and the trees are available on a first come, first serve basis. As well, you must live in the City of Fort St. John - so make sure you bring valid id to show that you live in the city with you.
For more information, call City Hall at 250.787.8150 or email recreation@fortstjohn.ca
2010 Spring Field Allocation Meeting
The 2010 Spring Field Allocation Meeting will be taking place next week.
Date: April 22
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Enerplex East Meeting Room
Click on the attachment below for the full meeting details. For more information, call 250-785-4592 or email enerplex@fortstjohn.ca
Fort St. John Community Awards Gala
The Fort St. John Community Awards Gala will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010. People from the community submitted more than 50 nominations for the 20 Awards that will be handed out. As well, Mayor Bruce Lantz will recognize several people with the Mayor’s Award of Excellence.
Welcome Home Denny Morrison!
Join us in welcoming home Olympic Gold Medalist Denny Morrison April 20, 2010!
A presentation will take place at the North Peace Arena starting at 4:30pm and then you can head over to the Enerplex for a chance to get Denny's autograph.
For more information, call 250-785-4592 or email recreation@fortstjohn.ca
Congratulations Denny!
Firefighter's Charity Ball
The Fort St. John Fire Department is hosting its second annual Firefighter's Charity Ball at the Pomeroy Hotel on April 10.
All proceeds from the event will go towards the BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund which provides support to burn victims.
Cocktails begin at 6:00 pm with a dinner and dance to follow.
The night will feature live music by Dayna Manning and Adam Winn, a silent and live auction, and fantastic door prizes. Everyone welcome!
Tickets are on sale now at the Visitor Centre 9523 - 100 Street.
For more information, contact the Fire Department at 250-785-4333.
Official Community Plan Amendment - Open House
The City of Fort St. John is undertaking the process of amending the Official Community Plan (OCP) to reflect the community’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The proposed amendment includes a new section on Environmental Sustainability which states Council’s objectives on greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and reflects their vision on land use, transportation, buildings, solid waste and alternative energy.
The open house will be held on March 25th, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00
pm in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Spring 2010 Community One Stop Registration
Saturday, April 10, 2010
North Peace Secondary School
10:00am - 2:00pm
Fort St. John and Residents have the opportunity to come to one central location to register in spring/summer sports, leisure, cultural, community and health programs.
For more information or to book a table check out www.fortstjohn.ca >Community Programs >One Stop, call 250.787.8150 or e-mail recreation@fortstjohn.ca
Babysitters Course - Saturdays, March 27 and April 3, 2010
The North Peace Lesuire Pool will be offering a Babysitters Course for youth aged 11-15 years on March 27 and April 3 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
This 8 hour certified course helps youth gain the skills they need to safely and responsibly care for children and infants as well as the basic first aid skills to handle emergencies with confidence.
For more information and to register contact the North Peace Lesuire Pool
Phone: 250.787.8178
E-mail: pool@fortstjohn.ca
Enerplex Drop-In Hockey - Friday, March 26, 2010
The Enerplex will have Drop-In Hockey on Friday March 26, 2010. Please be advised that full gear is required.
Under 14 10:30am - 11:30am
Over 14 12:00pm - 1:00pm
For more information contact the Enerplex at 250.785.4592 or e-mail enerplex@fortstjohn.ca
Low Volume Toilet Subsidy Program ends soon
If you want to get in on the Low Volume Toilet Subsidy Program, you have until March 31, 2010 to do so.
This is a great program that encourages water conservation by replacing inefficient toilets with new toilets that significantly reduce the amount of wastewater discharged. Each household of four that converts to new toilets is expected to save in excess of 40,000 litres of water per year!
For full details on the program, click here:http://www.fortstjohn.ca/./index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231&Itemid=55 or call 311.
The City of Fort St. John encourages you to sign up for Earth Hour
Mayor & Council would like to encourage you to sign-up for Earth Hour! The City of Fort St. John has signed up - have you? To sign your household up and find out more about this global initiative, click here:http://www.earthhour.org/Homepage.aspx
Earth Hour will be held on March 27 this year at 8:30pm.
If you are looking for an event to attend during Earth Hour, join NEAT at Whole Wheat & Honey on March 27 for a night of music by candlelight. There will be some great entertainment lined up and they have no problem playing in the dark! The night will begin with some of our own local talent, Lorissa Scriven and Jolene Reid. Following them up will be Brian MacMillan and Dave Tolley. Call NEAT for ticket information 250.785.6328.
Earth Hour is an annual event that has worldwide participation. Millions of people around the world will turn off their lights between 8:30 and 9:30pm on March 27th.
Let's make Fort St. John as dark as we can!
Fish Creek Community Forest Improvements
The City of Fort St. John has received a grant to improve the safety and usability of the trails in the Community Forest. Stage one of the work is the removal of hazardous trees along all of the trails within the Community Forest. The contractor is removing any hazards within a 30 metre range of the trails, and will be chipping the trees that are felled and re-introducing the chips back to the forest floor. This stage of the project will be ongoing until the end of March 2010. In May, both coniferous and deciduous seedlings will be planted in the forest to replace the trees that were cut down.
Public Works falling trees in Community Forest
Public Works Announcement The Public Works Department is falling dangerous trees in the Community Forest today. Please make sure to obey the posted signs to ensure your safety.
Seniors Yoga Fitness
Seniors Yoga Fitness is a pilot project designed specifically for seniors. The instructor will incorporate a range of skill levels and poses to challenge each participant and attend to their limitations. Get ready for a new and fun experience that you won’t want to miss! The program has been discounted as our instructors are in the last phase of becoming certified Yoga Leaders. Please remember to bring your own yoga mat, water bottle and hand block if needed.
Contact the North Peace Leisure Pool to register or for more information. 250-787-8178.
Be the Change - Upcoming Free Events
The City of Fort St John will be holding our 6th and final Awareness Movie night at the Lido. These are great free events and if you haven’t made it to one yet, you should definitely come to this one!
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