British Columbians can now access surgery in Alberta after cross-border partnership
The provincial governments of B.C. and neighbour Alberta reinstated an arrangement on cross-border surgeries in March 2026.
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Farmers institute to host two documentary film nights at theatre
The Peace Region Farmers Institute (PRFI) will screen two documentary films - Women Who Dig and Tea Creek - at the Lido Theatre on March 11th and April 14th.
Huskies advance to NWJHL finals with 4-1 win over Navigators
The Fort St. John Huskies will meet their rival, the La Crete Lumber Barons, for the third straight year in the NWJHL finals for the 2025/26 season.
Fort St. John hair salon set to host annual Cuts for Cans fundraiser
Studio 105 Salon's Cuts for Cans event sees the business offer free trims in exchange for non-perishable food items, which will be donated to the Fort St. John Salvation Army's food bank.
Fort St. John craft brewery up for sale
Beard's Brewing Company, which started out life as a craft brewery in downtown Fort St. John in 2017, is up for sale.
Peace pickleball players enjoy success at Grande Prairie tournament
Pickleball players from B.C. and Alberta descended on the new Paddle Club in Grande Prairie for an opening tournament on February 27th and 28th.
Mobile trades training facility sent to Tumbler Ridge as community builds temporary learning spaces after shooting
The mobile trades training unit was donated by the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in the aftermath of the shooting and will be in Tumbler Ridge for the duration of the school year.
Social media image of new Dawson Creek hospital vandalism is not real, health authority confirms
Northern Health has confirmed a picture claiming to be of graffiti sprayed onto the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital is misinformation, possibly created by AI.
Marathon spin event to benefit Women’s Resource Society for International Women’s Day
Vive spin studio will host an International Women's Day Charity Ride between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 8th - International Women’s Day - for the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society.
What do you think?: PRRD seeks community input on waste facilities
The Peace River Regional District's online survey about waste management facilities is available online or in hard copy until March 20th, 2026.
B.C. to scrap daylight savings time, aligning with northeast year-round
After March 8th, when most of B.C.'s clocks will go forward by one hour, the province will scrap seasonal time changes beginning in the fall.
‘Never a perfect map’: Huskies win both playoff contests with chance to wrap up semi-final in game five
The Fort St. John Huskies won two games in Peace River, Alberta on February 28th and March 1st to take control of their playoff series versus the North Peace Navigators.
Williston Lake Resort to host fundraiser for Tumbler Ridge
Proceeds from the buffet lunch, which is by donation, will benefit the Tumbler Ridge Parents Advisory Council.
North Peace senior girls’ basketball team drop second provincial game
The North Peace Grizzlies were representing the North Zone at the 4A provincial basketball championship in Langley
Ultimate Fighting Championship honours Tumbler Ridge shooting victim at recent show
Maya Gebala, who was critically injured in the February 10th shooting in Tumbler Ridge was recently honoured by the UFC at an event in Houston, Texas.
Black History Month: Alaska Highway’s Sikanni Chief River Bridge built by black soldiers
Black soldiers from the US Army's 95th regiment needed just 84 hours to complete the original Sikanni Chief River Bridge in 1942.
BCHL’s Coquitlam Express honours Tumbler Ridge shooting victims with board memorial
The Coquitlam Express president and general manager said it "was the smallest gesture" to continue to honour the victims.
(UPDATED) Hudson’s Hope Health Centre ‘temporarily closes’ for five days
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has "temporarily closed" until March 2nd.
Local sushi restaurant drops Skip the Dishes as app option
Fort St. John restaurant MySushi has been owned by Tai Phan for around three years, and talked about his grievances with the Skip The Dishes mobile food delivery app.
Registration and dates released for local endurance events
The Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge and Sadownik Miles for Smiles races benefit local causes.
