Fort St. John Huskies’ win streak reaches nine games
The Fort St. John Huskies win streak has reached nine following victories Fairview Flyers and the County of Grande Prairie Wheat Kings on October 31st and November 1st.
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Fort St. John businesses enjoy economic boost amid Blue Jays’ magical run
Fort St. John businesses have spoken to Energeticcity.ca about the impact of the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series run.
Stage set for North Peace Grizzlies to battle alumni on volleyball court
NPSS is slated to host its third annual Senior Showcase, which sees senior volleyball teams compete against alumni, on November 5th, 2025.
Man arrested after three shootings in seven days ‘connected to gang conflict’ in Fort St. John
Fort St. John RCMP officers allege recent shootings may be the result of gang-related conflict in the Peace region.
‘Life is what you make it’: Woman’s journey celebrating life in Fort St. John after becoming blind in heart transplant surgery
Fort St. John's Edwina Nearhood speaks about her challenges, displaying an indomitable spirit and incredible optimism.
FSJ Flight Basketball has solid showing at Edmonton’s Good Hoops tournament
FSJ Flight Basketball sent four competitive squads to the Good Hoops Fall Classic tournament in Edmonton, which took place from October 17th to 19th, 2025.
Person injured in third Fort St. John shooting in a week
Fort St. John RCMP are investigating a shooting in the 9500 block of 96th Avenue, the third gun incident in a week.
Dawson Creek water stores increase, but city applies to extend emergency state amid freezing concerns
The City of Dawson Creek has increased its water reserve from 150 to 180 days, but with low levels of water in the Kiskatinaw River, there is an increased risk of the stream freezing solid.
Man arrested after shooting incident at Fort St. John trailer park
A man has been arrested following reports of a shooting incident at Peace Country Mobile Home Park just before 1 p.m. on October 28th.
‘We are all pretty happy’: BCGEU bargaining committee member says deal was best one possible
The BCGEU union, which represents approximately 486 workers in northeast B.C., was entangled in an eight-week strike in a dispute with B.C’s Ministry of Finance over a new contract.
‘Quite a thrill’: Fort St. John’s Jim Hughson reflects on BC Sports Hall of Fame induction
Fort St. John's Jim Hughson was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame's class of 2025 in the media category on October 20th.
Fort St. John postal workers join rotating strikes
CUPW local 738 president Babe Seguin confirmed postal workers in Fort St. John switched to rotating strikes on Tuesday morning, October 28th.
Snowfall warning issued for Pine Pass with reduced visibility and ‘hazardous driving conditions’
Environment Canada has issued a warning about snow falling in the Pine Pass area on the evening of October 28th.
Tumbler Ridge Museum excavates skull of ancient extinct marine animal
Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark recovered a fossilized skull of an ichthyosaur from the Kiskatinaw River valley on October 6th.
Local speed skaters achieve top 20 finishes at national long-track championship
Four Fort St. John skaters - Jack Hanson, Kieran Hanson, Matthew Mitchell and Joshua Telizyn - competed with team B.C. at the Canadian Long Track Championships in Calgary.
Fort St. John Huskies’ October win streak reaches seven
The Fort St. John Huskies' win streak continues after games against Grande Prairie and Dawson Creek on October 25th and 26th.
Fort St. John, Dawson Creek mill owner to continue investment in ‘next generation of forestry professionals’
Forestry products company LP Building Solutions, which has had a presence in the Peace region since a Dawson Creek mill in the 1980s, will continue its partnership with ForestryWorks and the First Nations Forestry Council.
‘High-calibre competition’: Northeast BC Predators compete among the best at Richmond tournament
The Northeast BC Predators U-18 squad, a class A team, will be playing in the AA class at the Pacific Coast Female Rep Classic hockey tournament in Richmond, B.C. on October 24th to October 26th, 2025.
Province-wide measles cases inch up, all in northern B.C.
After a week of numbers staying the same, four new cases of measles were discovered, all in northern B.C.
Postal Strike: Will local postal workers distribute socio-economic cheques?
Socio-economic cheques - such as Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan cheques - are usually distributed during Canada Post labour stoppages.
