Fort St. John RCMP apprehend wanted man
Jared McColm, 30, who had been wanted since March 13th in Fort St. John, has now been arrested.
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Annual high school all-star basketball games to feature local talent
Players from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Chetwynd's schools will be on display at the Northwestern Polytechnic Basketball All-Star Games in Grande Prairie on March 26th and 27th.
Fort St. John business talks women’s confidence and comfort in denim
The owner of Fort St. John's Scoop and Laine Collective, Bailey Ryder, says many women mistakenly think they can't wear denim.
Pouce Coupe firefighters seek new volunteers
Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Department chief Blair Deveau is looking for five to six new recruits to join the brigade.
Registration opens for Fort St. John Soccer Club’s outdoor season
The Fort St. John Soccer Club's registration for its 2026 outdoor season is underway with a kick-off date of May 4th.
Fort Nelson team celebrates dog sledding championship victory
Dog musher Blayne "Bud" Streeper won the Lotto Alaska Open North American Championship from March 20th to 22nd, 2026, which was his 12th victory at the event.
Northeast B.C. fibre-optic project’s deadline extended for fifth time
Rogers received an additional seven months for the fibre-optic project, which began in 2021 but has now seen five notices for extension.
Tumbler Ridge arena named as top two finalist for Kraft Hockeyville $250,000 prize
Voting for the winner of the Kraft Hockeyville contest will begin on April 3rd, with the winner to be decided on April 4th. The Tumbler Ridge Community Centre arena is up against Taber Community Centre in Alberta.
Closure of Site C workers camp fast approaches as future of structures remains uncertain
The workers camp adjacent to BC Hydro’s hydroelectric dam Site C is set to close on March 31st, but the organization is "confident" it will be able to repurpose as many assets as possible.
Registration underway for fourth annual spring badminton tournament in Dawson Creek
The Dawson Creek Badminton Club's Spring Tournament will move to the Kin Arena on April 18th and 19th, 2026, after playing its first three editions at Dawson Creek Secondary's South Peace Campus.
‘I was so scared’: Community rallies after family home of 11 children destroyed by fire
Guy Grenier and his family, including 11 children, were living in a log house in Arras which was destroyed by a fire on Thursday, March 12th.
Fort St. John gas prices soar amid global oil uncertainty
Gas prices have risen in part due to the U.S. and Israel's continued war with Iran, during which the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blocked, an important route in the oil and gas supply chain.
RCMP blocks road to help with injured deer in Charlie Lake
The Fort St. John RCMP detachment assisted with an injured deer in Charlie Lake on Wednesday, March 18th.
Flyers and Trackers programs shine at provincials with medal performances
Trackers and Flyers teams from Fort St. John had a chance for gold and bronze during the last day of BC Hockey's provincial championships in 2026 on March 18th.
Fort St. John salon raises $900 and 1,000 lbs for Salvation Army food bank
Rheannon White, owner of Studio 105, said the annual Cuts for Cans fundraiser raises awareness of people in need. In 2026, donations were collected for Fort St. John's Salvation Army food bank.
Two Fort St. John hockey teams punch their ticket to provincial finals
Squads from both the Flyers and Trackers programs will compete in a BC Hockey provincial championship on March 18th, with a third to play for bronze.
Fort St. John rotary clubs announce dates for Ribfest 2026
The third annual edition of Fort St. John's Ribfest, hosted by both the Rotary Club of Fort St. John and the Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John, will take place from July 10th to 12th, 2026 in Centennial Park.
Drivers warned of maintenance scheduled for Taylor Bridge
Maintenance is set to take place on the Taylor Bridge starting on the evening of March 20th and lasting into the early morning hours of March 21st.
Curling team featuring Fort St. John athlete celebrates undefeated run to Paralympic gold
A team including Ina Forrest, who was born in Fort St. John, won wheelchair curling gold at the Winter Paralympics in Italy in 2026.
Man fined nearly $5K and handed year B.C. hunting ban after shooting elk near Fort St. John road
David Douglas Cake was sentenced on March 2nd after shooting a cow elk near Upper Cache Road in 2024.
