Arrival in Fort St. John, BC

This was taken in Northern Alberta, after driving the ice roads

After two and a half days on the road, we made it from Yellowknife to Fort St. John, BC.  Janier drove the uHaul truck with all of our stuff in it, and I drove our little car.

The roads were really icy, so we took it easy.

The Peace River in the Peace Valley

Provincial Government buildings in Fort St. John, BC

On the Road Again

Janier dressing for the cold.

We have some exciting news: We're moving back to BC!

Recently, I landed a job with the City of Fort Saint John, in the Peace River area of Northeastern BC.  This will be my first municipal job, and also the first time I will be a unionized worker.

Fort Saint John is the second largest city on the Alaska Highway, after Whitehorse.  It is the oldest European settlement in BC, being established in 1794 as a trading post with the Hudson's Bay company.

After much discussion, Janier and I decided to take the jump.  It seems like housing is much cheaper there than in Yellowknife, and there are definitely more amenities.

We both gave notice to our employers last week, and I have organized housing in Fort Saint John through the same property management company that we are renting from in Yellowknife.  Eventually we'd like to get a house (and a dog!) but the first thing to do is get settled and make the move.

This time of year, the Mackenzie River ferry crossing is out of service, because the river is frozen.  The ice roads have been put in place, and we should have no problem crossing.  It'll be just like the TV show.