Industry-led Indigenous school attendance program celebrates quarter-century, looks for new partners
The Stay in School program, which encourages Indigenous students in Treaty 8 communities to attend school, is celebrating its 25-year milestone.
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Fires grow within Fort Nelson zone but rain aids firefighting efforts
Three large wildfires in northeast B.C. have grown, but rainfall in the Peace region has been helping BCWS tackle the flames.
Measles case numbers climb in Northern Health region
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has confirmed two more cases of measles in Northern Health's jurisdiction, bringing the total reported to 20.
Evacuation alert updated for Summit Lake wildfire
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has updated its evacuation alert for the Summit Lake wildfire.
Two wildfires grow in northeast B.C. despite rainy weather
Two blazes in northeast B.C. - in Etcho Creek and near the Petito River - have grown despite wet weather in northeast B.C.
Taylor Speedway holds online poll to decide races rescheduling after heavy rain
Taylor Speedway's Facebook is holding an online poll to decide when to hold its postponed Doug Babcock Memorial Challenge races.
(UPDATE) Missing teenager found safe
The 17 years old has now been found safe.
Veteran rider takes victory during Blizzard Bicycle Club race
Blizzard Bicycle Club held a race on June 15th, a six-kilometre circuit around the hilly Frozen John loop.
Prophet River First Nation cancels voluntary evacuation notices
Rainfall over the past several days in northeast B.C. has prompted Prophet River First Nation to rescind voluntary evacuation orders issued last week.
Pocket Knife Creek fire now ‘being held,’ Summit Lake blaze shrinks as wildfire picture calms
After weekend rainfall in northeast B.C., the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire is now listed as ‘being held' by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), while the Summit Lake blaze has slightly shrunk.
‘Very important’: National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 events announced
National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21st each year, and there are events scheduled by the Tse’k’wa Heritage Society and First Nations around northeast B.C.
Runners brave the rain for 24-hour endurance race around Fish Creek Community Forest
The annual 24-hour Sadownik Miles For Smiles 2025 ultra-marathon brought out 56 competitors who ran loops of Fish Creek Community Forest to raise money for cancer patients at Fort St. John Hospital.
Blueberry River First Nations announces schedule for upcoming Cultural Camp
The schedule for the Cultural Camp hosted by Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN), which is set to take place from July 21st to 25th, has been announced.
Fort St. John wildfire risk now ‘low,’ despite thunderstorm warnings
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Fort St. John area is in ‘low danger’ for risk of new wildfires.
Northern Health reports 18 measles cases, 60 per cent of B.C. total
Northern Health says it has 60 per cent of cases of measles in B.C.: 18 out of 30.
Evacuation alerts for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire cancelled
In a statement, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) says the evacuation alerts for the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire came to an end as of 1 p.m. on Monday, June 16th.
‘I love this’: Local strongman talks passion for strength sports as he trains for Alberta Provincials
Alex Lorincz is in training for Alberta Strongman Association’s Provincials in Edmonton at the end of June 2025.
Fort St. John entrepreneur announces plan for new home ownership benefit company
Entrepreneur Jordan Soggie is to seek funds for a new home ownership initiative called Homeway Benefits.
Fort St. John’s Gardner named bull riding finalist at Calgary Stampede
Fort St. John’s bull rider Jake Gardner has been named as a finalist at the Calgary Stampede and will appear on Wednesday, June 11th.
No reported injuries after collision between truck and school bus in Buick
Paramedics were called to a collision between a school bus and truck at 7:23 a.m. on Thursday in the area of Beatton Airport Road and Otto Avenue.
