This Week in the Peace

On this episode of Moose Talks, Tumbler Ridge Mayor Daryl Krakowka joins us to talk about residents returning to the district after the evacuation order was rescinded yesterday, and the situation going forward with the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire burning near Tumbler Ridge. Then, we'll chat with Gord Humphrey and Jason Palffy of the Peace Country River Rats about jet boat racing in the Peace an...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we check in with Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier on the evacuation of Tumbler Ridge and the evolving situation with the West Kiskatinaw River wildfire. Then, we catch up with the new Executive Director of the North Peace Cultural Society, Oliver Hachmeister. We chat about his journey in the arts in Fort St. John and beyond, and what he’s planning for the future i...

Today on Moose Talks, we're joined by Sherry Marshall and Amber Lindley of the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society to chat about their new location on 96th Avenue and what help they need as we head into the summer months. Then, we'll chat with Sandra Cushway, the founder and principal of Freedom Thinkers Education in Baldonnel. The Fraser Institute named the school one of the top 100 in the pro...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we're joined by BC Wildfire Service Information Officer Sharon Nickel to talk about the current wildfire situation in northeast BC and what we can expect through the summer. Tune in to Moose Talks every Friday morning at 10 on Moose FM and the Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca Facebook pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past two weeks, the forest fires burning north of Fort St. John have dominated the news, along with several evacuation alerts and orders issued by local governments due to the fires posing danger to human life. So, today on Moose Talks, we're joined by Ryan Harvey, the Communications Manager with the City of Fort St. John, and Mike Watkins, the Peace River Regional District's Emergency Op...

On this episode, we're joined by Peace River North MLA Dan Davies to talk about the end of the legislature session -- what he liked, what he didn't like, and what he's looking forward to in the summer and into the fall session. Then, we catch up with Isabelle Cayford, a local advocate for a federal DIPG Awareness Day. Her daughter, Adaura, passed away three years ago from an inoperable brain tumou...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we’ll be sitting down with Fort St. John Fire Department Deputy Chief Matt Troiano to talk about fire safety and prevention in your home and around Fort St. John. Then, we chat with Alex Lane, a Prince George Fire Centre Information Officer with the BC Wildfire Service, all about this early start to wildfire season we’re seeing in the Peace and how you can help prev...

On this episode, we’re joined by Doig River First Nation Councilor Brittany Robertson and Elder Margaret Davis to talk about the Treaty 8 Land Settlement that was announced earlier this month. We talk about the impact this will have on Doig River and the road ahead. Then, we chat with Fort St. John Huskies President Michael Bacso all about the Huskies’ historic season and what we can look forward...

On this episode, we chat with Fort St. John Flight Basketball Vice President Desirae Bedell about the organization that is bringing basketball to kids beyond their school teams. Then, we catch up with Energeticcity.ca Investigative Reporter Spencer Hall on his latest article on property crime in the North Peace. Tune in to Moose Talks every Friday at 10 on Moose FM and streaming on the Moose FM an...

On this Moose Talks, we sit down with Northern Health's Angela De Smit to chat about the new moms and doctors program, the OPS advisory committee, and how retention and recruitment are going for the organization. Then, we chat with Len Potvin, of North East BC Predators Female Rep Hockey about how the teams fared this past season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Moose Talks, we catch up with Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Rob Fraser to dig into the proposed Rainbow Lake connector highway. The road would connect the Northern Rockies with Rainbow Lake, Alberta, so we'll get into what was discussed on the file at a recent council meeting. Then we sit down with Brenda Baumeister, an LPN who is retiring today after 35 years in...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we're sitting down with Energeticcity.ca reporter Manavpreet Singh to chat about his article about local Sikhs holding a protest this weekend against ongoing human rights violations in India. Then, Fivestar Boxing Academy owner Justin Donally joins us to chat about their first bouts of the season last weekend and their preparations for the Fivestar Fight League even...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we sit down with Inconnu Swim Club’s new head coach, Carmen Escobar. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her time coaching swimming in Whitehorse and with other clubs, including Mexico’s national team. Then, we catch up with Rishav Sharma, the founder of the Peace Region Badminton and Recreational Club. He started the club to share his love of badminton with local...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we sit down with Peace River North MLA Dan Davies for an update on his work in the legislature this past month, including his thoughts on the budget the government dropped last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Moose Talks, we sit down with District of Taylor Mayor Brent Taillefer to chat about Canfor's announcement of coming changes to the Taylor Pulp Mill and the impact it'll have on the community. Then, Spencer Hall from Energeticcity.ca joins us to talk about his latest Energeticcity.ca Investigates article about the experience of black people in Fort St. John. Hosted on Acast. See...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we talk hockey with Fort St. John Senior Flyers President Paul van Nostrand and Flyers captain Adam Horst who are here to talk about the season that was. Then, we catch up with Fort St. John Huskies Head Coach Todd Alexander on the Huskies' historic 35-game winning streak and their prospects in the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we chat with Karin Carlson, one of the organizers of 100 Women Who Care, on the event’s return in March and how you can get involved. Then we catch up with Patricia Budgell with the Rotary Club of Fort St. John on their annual Mother’s Day Run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Moose Talks, we talk with Jordann Kaye from Zolo. She wrote about BC's Most Affordable Places, and Fort St. John finished in second place overall. Then, we catch up with Becky Grimsrud, the host of Elevate Aviation's tour stop in Fort St. John, about their mission to encourage more women to pursue careers in aviation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Moose Talks, We chat with Chris Boomer, the President of Improvement Institute, about the importance of truck drivers chaining up in designated chain-up areas like South Taylor Hill. Then, we catch up with Sterling Middleton, a Fort St. John curler who will be playing for Team BC at the upcoming Tim Horton's Brier in London, Ontario. Tune in to Moose Talks this morning at 10 on...

On this episode of Moose Talks, with Canfor's announcement that they'll close the Chetwynd sawmill permanently, we chat with Peace River South MLA and Shadow Minister for Forests Mike Bernier about the impact that will have on Chetwynd and how the government ought to be managing BC's forests going forward. Then, we'll meet Florencia Ormeno, the new curator of Peace Gallery North. Tune in to Moose...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we sit down with Fort St. John Councillor Trevor Bolin to talk about the 108th Street/Alaska Highway intersection and the news that the Ministry of Transportation will be installing a camera to monitor the intersection. Then, the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge and Sid Davis Memorial Cup are returning to Charlie Lake after several years on hiatus, so we chat with...

On this episode of Moose Talks, We talk with Amanda Brown, a member of the Hudson's Hope Water Recovery Committee. The district of Hudson's Hope held a meeting earlier this week to discuss where they're at with the town's water situation, so we chat about what they heard and how it will impact Hudson's Hope residents going forward. Also, it's property assessment time, so we chat with Wynnette Lowe...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we catch up with Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer. We discuss his disappointment with the federal government's decision to extend the moratorium on drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic and update us on legislation slated to ban some long guns. Then, Carolyn Turner from the North Peace Regional Airport joins Dub to chat about the challenges...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we talk with Peace River North MLA Dan Davies about Bill 36, which would overhaul the healthcare professional colleges in the province and create a new oversight body to regulate them. Davies says he received over 700 emails about it, so we'll chat about the bill and what it could mean for you. Then, we chat with BC Assembly of First Nations Youth Representative Tay...

On this episode of Moose Talks, we sit down with Constable Chad Neustaeter to chat about his role in Indigenous Policing Services. Then, we chat with Jacqueline Benadetto, the curator of the Peace Gallery North, all about the Christmas Market underway at the gallery now, as well as exhibits now and in the future. Tune in for Moose Talks, this morning at 10 on Moose FM, or live on the Moose FM and...