Hudson’s Hope starts construction on water clarifier
The District of Hudson's Hope will begin construction on its new permanent water clarifier in August.
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One in custody in RCMP shots-fired investigation
The Fort St. John RCMP have one in custody and are looking for a car involved with a July 22 shots fired incident near C.M. Finch Elementary School.
(UPDATE) RCMP investigate shots fired report near C.M. Finch Elementary School
Fort St. John RCMP have taped off an area around C.M. Finch Elementary School in Fort St. John as part of a shots fired report investigation.
BCER issues ‘legacy contamination’ investigation order for Taylor site
The BC Energy Regulator has issued an order to NorthRiver Midstream to investigate possible contamination from its McMahon facility in Taylor.
Lightning strike wildfire reported near Fort Nelson
The BC Wildfire Service has reported a wildfire near Muskwa River and Fort Nelson which was started by a lightning strike.
Elections BC releases info about 2026 General Election
Elections BC has released information about the upcoming 2026 General Election for candidates as the pre-campaign period kicks off.
Pine Pass vehicle incident closes Highway 97
Highway 97 is currently closed between Powder King Road and Old Hasler Road due to a vehicle accident.
PRRD looks to rework virtual board member attendance
The Peace River Regional District is looking to adjust legislation around board member attendance virtually.
Ducks Unlimited receives $1.5M for Inga Lake and other conservation sites
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship has announced $1.5 million in funding for Ducks Unlimited sites such as Inga Lake near Fort St. John.
B.C. select committee gathers feedback for 2027 budget
The Government of B.C. is accepting resident feedback on its 2027 budget through a select standing committee.
BC Transit discontinues 2 FSJ bus routes for summer
BC Transit has cancelled two bus routes in Fort St. John until September due to expected changes in demand.
Woman and dog die in Alaska Highway crash
Northern Rockies RCMP have reported a single vehicle car crash on the Alaska Highway ended with a woman and her dog dying on June 11th.
‘Staffing challenges’ shutter Dawson Creek ER overnight
The Dawson Creek and District hospital emergency room closed for seven hours on May 27th and 28th due to "staffing challenges."
Road maintenance causes delays on South Taylor Hill
Argo Road Maintenance has begun annual work on the South Taylor Hill which is expected to cause delays to Highway 97-goers until May 29th.
(UPDATE) Cell, landline service disrupted in Fort St. John
Three major service providers are reporting phone and landline outages in the Fort St. John area.
BC Hydro names Site C dam after John Horgan
BC Hydro and the Province of B.C. have announced the Site C hydroelectric dam will be officially named the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station.
PRRD reports delay to Old Fort road construction
The Peace River Regional District says work on the Old Fort road has been delayed by weather and ground conditions.
(UPDATE) Wildfire reported near Bearhole Lake Provincial Park
A wildfire has been reported near Bearhole Lake Provincial Park, adjacent to Highway 52.
Windy Creek wildfire ‘under control’ at 206 hectares
The BC Wildfire Service has brought a 206 hectare wildfire northeast of Chetwynd under control after two days.
(UPDATE) BCWS continues containment work on Windy Creek wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service are continuing to combat a wildfire discovered on May 11th northeast of Chetwynd in Windy Creek.
