For two weeks in February of 2015, Prince George will host the 2015 Canada Winter Games; the largest multi-sport and cultural event to be held in northern BC. With this event comes the opportunity to celebrate the region as the 2015 Games Torch Relay makes its way through northern BC.  The Torch Relay will visit communities along the route, but only one Community Torch Celebration will illuminate each of the three regions of northern BC: Northeast, Northwest, and the Northern Interior.
 

Fort St. John will compete against other northeastern communities for a chance to host the region's Community Torch Celebration. These communities include Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Hudson's Hope, Taylor and Tumbler Ridge.

The competition kicks off Wednesday, August 27. Voting will take place exclusively online at VOTE HERE

The City of Fort St. John has been awarded funding on behalf of CN for the EcoConnexions From the Ground Up project. This project aims at assisting communities in greening public spaces such as parks, open spaces, and around recreation facilities. A major objective of this grant is to not only green these public spaces, but to engage the community in the process itself. For this reason, the City is seeking volunteers to join us in tree planting at the Rotary Skatepark on September 7.

The Rotary Skatepark opened last September and has been a popular recreation location for youth and young families to spend their time. Phase 1 of the project included the construction of the skatepark as well as some landscaping features such as the laying of sod. The remaining work includes planting trees that will enhance the beauty of the space and provide some shade.  With the help of the CN EcoConnexions grant, the City will purchase 20 ornamental trees suited to our northern climate to create an attractive landscape and benefit the environment.

Mayor Lori Ackerman says, "Part of being from Fort St. John is understanding the tremendous value our volunteers provide.  Many hands make light work so come on out and lend a hand as together we green the City for our children and their children." 

The City will host a tree planting day at the Rotary Skatepark on September 7 from 10:00am - 4:30pm. Those wishing to volunteer are asked to please contact Tara O'Donnell, Community Development Coordinator, to confirm which times they wish to participate.  Please note that as a safety requirement, volunteers must bring steel-toe boots to wear on site at all times. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to volunteers.

End of Summer Pool Wind Up Party 

Join us at the pool on Friday, August 29 for some crazy fun!  6pm to 8pm is for Families and 8pm to 11pm will be for ages 11 and up.  Regular admission applies.
  

Fall Community One Stop Registration

For a list of which organizations will be participating, please click here.
 

  Taste of the Town
Each fall the City of Fort St. John Visitor Centre brings together local producers and restaurants to celebrate the bountiful Peace Country harvest with the Fall Harvest Taste of the Town event.