Pride society explains celebration season’s importance after MLA’s ‘woke indoctrination’ comment
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy called pride season "woke indoctrination" in social media post.
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Three more court orders filed as Northern Health continues to breach information request deadlines
Northern Health receives three more orders to comply as it continues ignoring freedom of information requests.
Highway 52 road closure shifts as firefighters tackle Kiskatinaw River wildfire
A road closure has been issued for Highway 52 in both directions between One Island Lake Road and Kiskatinaw Forest Service Road due to the wildfire near the Kiskatinaw River.
Child cyclist hit by pick-up truck in Fort St. John, RCMP launches investigation
RCMP are investigating an incident on 86th Street where a pickup truck struck a child on a bicycle on June 2nd.
Emergency rooms close for almost 30 hours in May
Emergency rooms in Dawson Creek and Chetwynd see three closures totaling almost 30 hours in the month of May.
City of Fort St. John donates computers to public library
The City of Fort St. John has voted to donate in-kind computers to support the Fort St. John Public Library in upgrading its systems.
City council approves $3m construction for sidewalks and paving
Fort St. John council has approved tenders for $3.3 million on road and sidewalk repaving and replacements throughout 2025.
City celebrates diversity with May and June proclamations
The City of Fort St. John has made several proclamations to take place in May and June - including Filipino Heritage Month, Recreation and Parks Month, Pride Week and National AccessAbility Week.
Peace River North MLA calls for review of B.C. Conservative Party’s AGM vote
Three former Conservative MLAs - including Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy - have come forward with allegations that the Conservative Party of BC’s annual general meeting (AGM) was “rigged”.
Enbridge begins hiring for expansions to northern pipeline
Enbridge has begun hiring for three expansion programs throughout the Peace River region for construction work lasting into 2028.
Council cancels Canada Day fireworks for fears of fire
The City of Fort St. John council has decided to cancel 2025's Canada Day fireworks show due to weather concerns and high-risk wildfire warnings.
Fort St. John supports farmers’ institute in $300k funding application
The City of Fort St. John has written a letter to support the North Pine Farmers' Institute application for funding from the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).
Nearly $1m in sewer contracts approved in Peace region
The Peace River Regional District has approved contracts for nearly $1 million in sewer construction and repairs contracts at Charlie Lake and North Peace Regional Airport.
Police report major crime reduction in Fort St. John
RCMP in Fort St. John reported a significant decrease in crime rates "across the board" in April.
Regional district considers future of Golata Creek community space
Peace River Regional District is exploring two plans for the Golata Creek Community Space Project.
PRRD suspends scholarship funding with Northern Health
The PRRD have approved a recommendation to suspend and investigate healthcare scholarship funding in 2025.
PRRD supports multi-million dollar Kelly Lake housing development
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is supporting the Metis Nation in a multi-million dollar funding application for a project in Kelly Lake.
Northern Lights College seeks funding to expand healthcare education options
The PRRD are supporting Northern Lights College in seeking provincial funding for three new healthcare-focused programs.
‘Free Stuff Weekend’ returns to Fort St. John for sixth year
For the sixth year in a row, Recycle-It Resource Recovery Fort St. John has announced its Annual Curbside Free Stuff Weekend on May 24th and 25th, 2025.
PRRD votes no to renovations of fairgrounds building
The Peace River Regional District has voted to not pursue renovations for the Adeline Kelly building at the North Peace Fall Fair grounds.
