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Areli Nuñez

Areli Núñez

Areli Nuñez, who is originally from Mexico and working on a bachelor’s degree in journalism, is passionate about people’s stories. Areli desires to unwrap the intricate character of the energetic community of Fort St. John, one article at a time.

She discovered her love for writing at a young age and has been pursuing it ever since. She finds joy in exploring the world’s beauty through travelling, music and learning from diverse cultures.

In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, singing and spending quality time with people she loves.

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Areli's Latest Articles

‘The true north spirit’: Performers, carving and ice burning returns to Fort St. John for Winter Fest 2026

Performers and artists entertained crowds at the Winter Fest finale in Fort St. John this weekend, which included the customary ice burning spectacle. 

Crowds gathered in Kin Park for the launch of Winter Fest 2026. (Areli Nuñez, Energeticcity.ca)
First month-long Winter Fest kicks off in Fort St. John with huskies, s’mores and sleigh rides

Winter Fest 2026 launched in Kin Park on February 1st, with the community gathering to have fun with outdoor activities.

The Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John provided hot dogs after the Santa Claus parade on December 6th, 2025. (Areli Núñez, Energeticcity.ca)
Crowds brave freezing temperatures to enjoy ‘really creative’ Santa Claus parade

People gathered along 100th Street to watch the Santa Claus Parade and the Tree Light-up in Fort St. John on December 6th, 2025.

The Energetic County Fair 2025. (Harvey Colton)
‘Music is the language of the soul’: Energetic County Fair brings live country performers to Fort St. John

The 2025 Engergetic County Fair took place in 2025 from July 17th to 19th in Fort St. John, with headliners Wynonna Judd and Johnny Reid.

Crowds at Fort St. John's Ribfest from July 11th-13th in Fort St. John. (Grant Goss)
Barbecue, live music and fun: Ribfest returns to Fort St. John for fifth annual celebration
Canada Day 2025. (Franki Berry, Energeticcity.ca)
‘Brings togetherness’: Fort St. John community celebrates Canada Day 2025 with parade, car show and more

Fort St. John marked Canada Day 2025 this year with events in downtown Fort St. John, Centennial Park and elsewhere around the city.

Artists Azaria Richards (left) and Candice Attfield (right) showcased their work at the Bright Nights 2025 Art Market at the North Peace Cultural Centre. (Areli Núñez)
Celebrating creativity: Annual three-day art festival returns to Fort St. John

Artists showcased their work at Bright Nights 2025, an annual three-day celebration of talent in Fort St. John from June 12th to 14th this year.

Attendees enjoying the 2025 Spring Music Jamboree. (Arjun Mohan)
‘All about having fun’: Spring Music Jamboree supports seniors community of Fort St. John

The 2025 Spring Music Jamboree took place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort St. John on May 31st to fundraise for the Fort St. John and Area Senior’s Care Foundation. 

The eighth annual Colour Me Rotary Run took place in Fort St. John on June 1st, 2025. (Areli Núñez)
Paint-splattering annual run raises more than $3,200 for cancer support

The Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St John’s eighth annual Colour Me Rotary Run at Northern Lights College took place on Sunday, June 1st. 

A participant about to get his head shaved at Bluey Day 2025. (Areli Núñez, Energeticcity.ca)
Milestone 1000th person shaves head to support cancer care at 26th Bluey Day fundraiser

The 26th annual Bluey Day in Fort St. John, which took place on May 24th, 2025, saw the 1000th person shave their head since the event’s inception. 

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