The District is seeking applications for the position of Arena Attendant Arena Attendant The Arena Attendant will perform duties to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of municipal infrastructure. The position will require the individual to perform various tasks related to the Arena operations and the public works department. The position moves into Public Works Department [...]
DISTRICT OF FORT ST. JAMES BY-ELECTION Voting by Mail Any eligible voter may contact the District office to request a mail ballot. Mail ballots may be picked up from the District Office or mailed directly to the individual and must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 8:00pm on January 30, 2021. Mail [...]
Seniors Action Plan: Building an Age-Friendly Fort St. James Link to video The District of Fort St. James invites you to take part in the creation of a Seniors Action Plan. In a more seniors-friendly community, older residents can live in security, enjoy good health and continue to participate fully in society. [...]
COVID-19 Update From FSJ Councillor, Dr. Paul Stent Attached is a letter from FSJ Councillor, Dr. Paul Stent providing a COVID-19 update for Fort St. James and area. Letter Dec 31,2020
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the B.C. government introduced legislation to amend the Home Owner Grant Act. These amendments are the first step to centralizing the home owner grant program for the 2021 tax year. The proposed amendments do not change the eligibility criteria for the program. Regulations are required to enable the Province to [...]
December 11th, 2020 - The District of Fort St. James is concerned about the rise in COVID-19 cases within our community and would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of taking social distancing protocols seriously. Yesterday, Northern Health confirmed there are 40 cases in the entire Omineca region which includes [...]
Due to the new orders last week there have been changes to events. Santa Parade has been canceled, please contact the Chamber of Commerce for further information. Moonlight madness has also been canceled. Remember our local businesses are still open, wear your mask, social distance, and shop local. Festival of Trees is a virtual event, [...]
Library - New Hours Tues and Fri 11:30 am-6 pm Wed and Thurs 10 am - 4:30 pm Sat 11 am - 4 pm
November 23rd, 2020 The District of Fort St. James is pleased to announce that Ryan McVey has been hired as its new Fire Chief. Ryan has 26 years of experience in the fire service. He has served both as a volunteer firefighter, a full-time firefighter, and as an Emergency Medical Technician. For 10 years Ryan [...]