Man receives life sentence for 2024 murders of wife and son
Orlan Dennis was found guilty of second-degree murder after an attempt to retract his guilty plea was denied.
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Doig River First Nation councillors and Fort St. John Mayor speak of the opening of Naache Commons in the city
Both Doig River First Nation Chief and Council and Fort St. John's Mayor had positive comments after the opening of the Nation's Urban Reserve, Naache Commons in the city.
Family, friends and culture celebrated at Halfway River Arbour Days
The third-annual celebration is held honouring Maizie Metecheah, who envisioned an arbour at Halfway River First Nation where community could gather
Instructor talks about Fort Nelson school’s experience at Edison Motors EV Challenge
Chalo School in Fort Nelson's team had two top 15-finishes at the Edison Motors EV Challenge in Donald in early June.
Fort St. John Métis Society to host conservation and outdoor education program
The Conservation and Outdoor Education program is a program offering ethical, safe hunting practices according to the BC Wildlife Federation.
FSJ Métis Society annual general meeting taking place this weekend
Constitution reworks and annual reports are on the agenda, says organization's director.
(UPDATE)Disappearance of Fort Nelson woman featured on true crime podcast
It has been just under two years of the last time anyone saw Fort Nelson First Nation resident Karen Tessier, whose story is featured on the True North, True Crime podcast
Provincial government to host open house regarding West Moberly First Nations Treaty Entitlement Lands
The open house on Saturday, June 13th will involve a parcel of land in the Tumbler Ridge area.
Local family services organization recipients of $10K Surerus community fund grant
Nenan Dane's executive director says the organization is "still nailing down" where the funds will go.
Fort Nelson First Nation releases new details about mid-week ‘hold-and-secure’ situation at Chalo School
Fort Nelson First Nation Chief Councillor Archie Harrold addressed a Thursday afternoon lockdown at the Chalo School
Fort Nelson First Nation, school in lockdown on the afternoon of June 4th
RCMP confirmed the lockdown at Fort Nelson First Nation was not initiated by the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment.
Documentary about Treaty 8 to be screened in Fort St. John
The screening of Spirit of Treaty 8 will coincide with the 125th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty between the crown and First Nations.
Halfway River First Nation’s annual Arbour Days set for next weekend
Halfway River's Arbour Days was inspired by community Elder Maizie Metecheah's desire to have a gathering place for her nation.
Tse’k’wa to host Foundry Traps and Tracks camp for youth
Fur trapping and tracking was used in historic Indigenous communities to cultivate animal pelts.
Métis Family Jamboree returns with dates at the Lido Theatre
The move to the Lido Theatre is the third-such move in as many years for the third annual Métis Family Jamboree
Youngsters take in Dane-Zaa culture during annual Doig Day event
Doig River's Doig Day began with just 10 students at Upper Pine Middle School in Rose Prairie in the 1970s.
Last month for Indigenous Students to apply for Petronas Canada Indigenous Education Awards program
The 2026 Indigenous Education Awards program was started last year by Petronas Canada
West Moberly First Nations look for Orange Shirt Day designs from community members
Orange Shirt Day, otherwise known as the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, recognizes and remembers the atrocities suffered by Indigenous Peoples in Canada's residential school system.
Fort Nelson First Nation member honoured as Indigenous hero
Crystal Behn was honoured by SD57 for its Indigenous Heroes poster project in the Indigenous Education category.
Doig River First Nation Urban Reserve grand opening to begin June
Naache Commons, with a Shell Gas Station and Indigenous bistro Kekuli Cafe, will have a grand opening on June 12th.
