North Peace senior boys’ basketball drops games at provincial tournament
The North Peace Secondary School's Grizzlies, seeded 16th, were in tough against the competition at the 4A B.C. provincial basketball championships in Langley.
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Huskies to start NWJHL finals away from home for second consecutive year
The Fort St. John Huskies will take on the La Crete Lumber Barons in the NWJHL finals for a third straight year in 2026.
Warning issued of new measles exposure in Montney area
Northern Health warned of the exposure on Thursday, January 22nd at the Montney Mennonite Church at 12537 256 Road between the hours of 10 a.m and 2 p.m.
Rotary fishing derby set to take over Swan Lake Park
The Rotary Club of Dawson Creek's ice fishing derby is set to take place on the shores of Swan Lake in 2026, its 12th year.
Correction: Head of local non-profit temporarily banned from social work with minors while she awaits hearing on allegations
Lisa Jewell, executive director of the Wellness Truth and Families foundation in Fort St. John, has been temporarily banned from social work with minors by the BC College of Social Workers.
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.
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.
