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Small business friendly

Small business friendly

Many small towns are friendly, but Fort St. James can now say it is also business friendly
B.C. pulls plug on power projects

B.C. pulls plug on power projects

BC Hydro has cancelled or deferred four electricity purchase contracts with independent power producers, and the total may reach 20
Night market a hit

Night market a hit

The Fort St. James Night Market to encourage activity in the downtown in the evenings saw an estimated 400 visitors.
Ribbon cut on treehouse

Ribbon cut on treehouse

The District of Fort St. James and Conifex are pleased to announce the ribbon-cutting on a new playhouse in Cottonwood Park.
Feel the love

Feel the love

Local businesses in Fort St. James will receive an extra boost in the coming months as part of a “Love Fort St. James” buy local campaign
B.C. liquor laws get another look

B.C. liquor laws get another look

A glass of wine at the spa? A craft beer at the farmer's market? Can B.C. survive the next wave of modernization?
Breathing life into downtown

Breathing life into downtown

A night market in August is aimed at invigorating small business in the area.
Into the swing of it

Into the swing of it

One young man is pretty happy with a generous gift he received thanks to some locals at Fort Machine Works.

Real estate still going strong

The BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) reports 2,363 properties sold in the first six months of 2013.
Solar powered learning

Solar powered learning

Work is taking place on the south facing wall of Fort St James Secondary School in preparation for the installation of solar panels.