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Ed Hitchins

Ed Hitchins

A guy who found his calling later in life, Edward Hitchins is a professional storyteller with a colourful and extensive history.

Beginning his journey into journalism in 2012 at Seneca College, Edward also graduated from Humber College with an Advanced Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism in 2018.  After time off from his career and venturing into other vocations, he started his career proper in 2022 in Campbell River, B.C.

He looks forward to growing both as a reporter and as a human being while being posted in Fort St. John.

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Ed's Latest Articles

Chili Bowl throwdown to fundraise for North Peace Potters’ Guild

The Chili Bowl Bash is the North Peace Potter's Guild's biggest fundraising event to raise funds for the organization, according to a planning committee member.

‘Always stood behind the agriculture community’: Dawson Creek Stampede president remembers Connie Patterson

Patterson, who had worked for decades with the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede, passed away on April 24th.

Fort St. John Bull rider continues consistent performances at latest event

Bull rider Jake Gardner finished third at the George Paul memorial bull riding event in Texas this past weekend

Fort St. John coffee house up for sale

Coffee house Farmhouse on Main was started by mother and daughter, Tammy Mackenzie and Shea-Lynne Kirkpatrick, back in 2020.

Registration open for first community pickleball tournament of outdoor season

The first PCPA-sponsored pickleball tournament in 2026 goes down starting June 6th in Taylor.

TR Days Society raises $50k through Tumbler Ridge Strong hoodie campaign

The TR Days Society began the Tumbler Ridge Strong Hoody campaign in partnership with local business Versatile Vinyl

April’s Youth Athlete of the Month is unafraid of new opportunities that come her way

Zoe Vermette plays catcher and third base in the North Peace Minor Baseball Association, being the only girl on a squad of boys when she first began playing.

Community supports Chetwynd resident needing triple bypass surgery

Both a crowdsourcing campaign and a burger drive have been set up in Debbie McLaren's name, while she is in Vancouver awaiting triple bypass surgery.

Northern Combat Invitational returns with doubleheader in May

Northern Combat Club's Northern Combat Invitational will host two events - NCI 18 and 19 - in one day on May 9th.

Step up ‘n’ Ride receives $12k at 100 Women Who Care Dawson Creek

The latest iteration of 100 Women Who Care Dawson Creek took place on Monday, April 20th.

Summit Run-It Further event looking to test endurance limits

A pitch from endurance runner Brayden Carle became the catalyst for the Summit Run-It Further endurance event in June near Fort Nelson.

New ownership takes over Beard’s Brewing Company

A new owner for Beard's Brewing has been named in a Facebook post from previous owners the Beard family earlier in April.

Future of Natural Gas talked about ending Fort St. John Creating Energy Conference

The Creating Energy Conference took place in Fort St. John on April 21st, hosted by the Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce

Local tattoo shop raising funds throughout May for Mental Health initiatives

Soulfire Tattoo studio will hold a flash tattoo sale on the weekend of May 22nd to contribute to mental health initiatives.

‘Awareness and education’: South Peace District Crime Prevention Association holding symposium

The South Peace District Crime Prevention Association's symposium on Friday, April 24th was inspired by similar events in Alberta.

Local fighters impress in Fivestar Fight League’s return to the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre

Fivestar Fight League held its 29th event on Saturday, April 18th with six Fort St. John-based fighters on the main card.

Dawson Creek Badminton Open at Kin Arena success, says tournament master

Dawson Creek Badminton Club's Spring Open took place for the first time at Kin Arena on April 18th and 19th.

Fort St. John prospect helps Flin Flon inch closer to SJHL title

Reid Arberry has had four goals and six assists for 10 points in the Flin Flon Bombers' run to the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League finals.

Inaugural Carter Kosick memorial recipient named

Fort St. John's Levi Modde received the award in late March presented by the Carter Kosick Memorial Society and the BC Snowmobile Federation

‘A defeat’: Local post union talks Canada Post changes

Canada Post in a statement says it will engage with communities nationwide to figure out the best locations for the conversion of community mailboxes for some four million addresses in Canada.

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