(UPDATE) Car crashes through fence in Fort St. John
A car broke a fence of a residential home in the 100th Street and 103rd Avenue area in Fort St. John on February 4th.
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Man handed 24-hour driving ban after traffic stop in Fort St. John during morning rush
The Fort St. John RCMP conducted a “proactive traffic stop” at around 8 a.m. on February 3rd, and say they arrested a man and confiscated drug paraphernalia, illicit tobacco and drugs.
(UPDATE) ‘Important time’: North Peace politicians join national figures to mark Black History Month’s 30th anniversary
Initially celebrated as a week in the 1920s, Black History Month has been recognized in Canada in February since December 1995.
Environment Canada issues freezing rain warning for Fort Nelson
Environment Canada warns a warm front passing through Fort Nelson beginning on the afternoon of February 3rd could “bring periods of ice pellets or freezing rain.”
Elementary pupils cheer on Olympic athlete mentor as part of Classroom Champions program
Students held a cheer party for luge athlete Devin Wardrope on Tuesday, February 3rd at Pouce Coupe Elementary. He has been mentoring them through the Classroom Champions program.
Registration begins for annual dodgeball tourney in Fort St. John
Fort St. John's dodgeball tourney will feature awards for the top three teams and several categories on Saturday, March 7th, 2026.
Flyers split weekend contests as NPHL season draws to a close
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers finished the North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) regular season with a record of five wins and 11 losses after games against the High Prairie Regals on January 31st and the Manning Comets on February 1st.
(UPDATE) Huskies’ final home game versus Vipers cancelled
The Fort St. John Huskies' last home game of the 2025-26 season against the Sexsmith Vipers was cancelled on January 30th due to freezing rain and travel conditions.
NEBC Trackers gets set to host championship for best U-18 teams in B.C.
The NEBC Trackers will host the eight-team BC Hockey Tier One Provincial Championship at the North Peace Arena and Pomeroy Sport Centre in March 2026.
(UPDATE) Medieval faire to fundraise for Dawson Creek Dance Company’s New York trip
Thirteen members of the Dawson Creek Dance Company will be heading to New York City in July, and a fundraising team is holding the King's Court Banquet to do it.
Fort St. John Huskies’ NWJHL playoffs schedule revealed
The Fort St. John Huskies beat the Fairview Flyers in each of their eight meetings in the 2025-26 season, but four were decided by one goal. The teams will play again in the first round of the Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League playoffs.
Number of black bear deaths shrinks around B.C. in 2025, but slightly increases in north
The number of black bear deaths involving the B.C. Conservation Service was released on January 22nd.
Fort St. John Speed Skating Club takes Neil Dyer Memorial Shield for ninth time since 2010
The Fort St. John Speed Skating Club has won the Neil Dyer Memorial Shield, which is awarded to the overall points winner of teams at the BC Long Track Championships, in 2026.
Northern Rockies CAO to retire after 17 years with municipality
Scott Barry, who has held a variety of roles before his current post of chief administrative officer, is planning to retire from the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality in October 2026.
Standing ovation for grappler who used NCI 17 victory speech to talk mental health after father’s passing
NCI 17 showcased the latest and best of the north's up-and-coming Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioners before a sell-out crowd at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort St. John on January 24th.
Fort St. John Huskies’ win streak over after loss to Lumber Barons
The La Crete Lumber Barons beat the Fort St. John Huskies by a score of 5-2 on Saturday, January 24th in Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) action.
Vancouver-based wildlife group files report after bear cub burned near Dawson Creek
The Fur-Bearers said it contacted B.C.’s Natural Resource Officer Service in December 2025 surrounding the incident involving Valkyrie, a black bear who was found badly burned near Dawson Creek.
Flyers downed by rival Canucks despite player tying club goal record
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers loss to the Dawson Creek Canucks keep them in eighth place in the nine-team North Peace Hockey League (NPHL).
Peace Fusion Dance Company returns with season nine showcase
Peace Fusion Dance Company is a troupe made up several clubs in the Peace region. It its set to host its season nine showcase on January 23rd at the North Peace Cultural Centre.
Boy, 10, who funded soccer travel with bottle drives offered sponsorship
Josiah Ojokojo, a 10-year-old soccer player in Fort St. John, received a $1,500 sponsorship from Sage Creek Oilfield Services through its Youth in Sports program.
