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Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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.

Edward was attracted to the position of Indigenous Voices reporter with Energeticcity as a challenge.  Having not been around First Nations for the majority of his life, he hopes to learn about their culture through meaningful conversations while properly telling their stories. 

In a way, he hopes this position will allow both himself and Energeticcity to grow as a collective unit as his career moves forward and evolves into the next step.

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

This reporting position has been funded by the Government of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative.

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Ed Hitchins,'s Latest Articles

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Localized power outage to shut down water station next week

The PRRD says Feye Spring Water Station at 1863 Imperial Avenue in Clayhurst will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14th.

Cars on Taylor Speedway
Ready, set, go!: Taylor Speedway releases 2025 schedule

Taylor Speedway’s 2025 season will kick off this May, with races for bomber cars, mini-stock vehicles and more.

(UPDATE) Wanted woman sought by Fort St. John RCMP

Verna Charlane Langevin, 56, is wanted for theft over $5000, according to a Fort St. John press release on May 7th.

Celebrate Mother’s Day and Jordan’s Principle with Teddy Bear Tea Party

The Teddy Bear Tea Party event in Fort St. John marks the 20th anniversary of Jordan's Principle, a ruling which ensures First Nations children get access to medical care they need.

(UPDATE) Police presence due to ‘numerous’ investigations in Dawson Creek, RCMP reveal

Energeticcity.ca was supplied several pictures on May 6th of police officers and tactical vehicles outside residences and buildings within the Dawson Creek area.

Huskies’ president praises team culture at annual general meeting

At the Huskies' annual general meeting (AGM), team president Michael Bacso said the culture on and off the ice brings back volunteers year after year.

Energy companies Tidewater and Pembina make $1.2m agreement over pipeline in Taylor

Tidewater Midstream has acquired the north segment of Pembina's Western Pipeline, which starts in Taylor and ends in Prince George.

Latest on Fort Nelson geothermal project revealed at Fort St. John energy conference

The Creating Energy Northern Resource Conference in Fort St. John heard updates about the Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal project in Fort Nelson.

Pair of endurance races, including 24-hour ultra-marathon, coming to Fort St. John next month

Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge and the 24-hour endurance Sadownik Miles for Smiles events in Fort St. John are raising money for School District 60 and cancer patients at the Fort St. John Hospital.

Community comes together to mark Red Dress Day at Fort St. John events

Walks took place at Fort St. John's Festival Plaza and Margaret 'Ma' Murray Community School in order to mark Red Dress Day 2025, which honours Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls.

‘We stand in solidarity’: Métis society on 15th anniversary of local woman’s disappearance

It has been 15 years since Abigail Andrews was last seen in April 2010 in Fort St. John, and the Fort St. John Métis Society described the story as a “deeply sensitive situation.”

Fire retardent being dropped onto the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire. (Darren Hart)
Smoke warning issued as firefighting continues north of Fort St. John

The BC Wildfire Service said people in Fort St. John should expect to see more smoke produced by the Fish Creek wildfire this evening, as dry conditions may cause unburnt fuel pockets to ignite.

Ravinder Singh was last seen on April 2nd. (Prince George RCMP)
Search continues for missing man believed to be using backroads to get to Fort Nelson

The Prince George RCMP are searching for a missing man, Ravinder Singh, who is believed to be using backroads to get to Fort Nelson.

The wildfire near Chetwynd as seen from above. (BCWS)
(UPDATE) Wildfire northeast of Chetwynd now ‘under control’

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) fought a wildfire in the Lames Creek area, 40 kilometres northeast of the district of Chetwynd.

Registration underway for Energetic Amazing Race 2025

Registration is underway for Fort St. John's Energetic Amazing Race on Saturday, May 31st.

(UPDATE) Cluster of wildfires around Highway 52 expands, merges into one blaze

Wildfires in the Highway 52 area southwest of Dawson Creek have merged into one large fire, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

Fort St. John sports clubs report minimal damage, delays amid Fish Creek wildfire

Fort St. John Links golf course and New Totem Archery Club, which are in the vicinity of the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire, said the blaze had caused minimal structural damage.

‘You need to overcome it’: NPSS student talks record-breaking rocket launch

Nolan Cote achieved a Canadian altitude record of 21,746 feet on Saturday, April 26th in Conrad, near Lethbridge, Alberta with his model rocket.

Registration begins for Sunrise Rotary Club’s 2025 colour run

Registration is now open for the eighth annual Colour Me Rotary Run/Walk, organized by the Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John.

(UPDATE) Fourth wildfire in Highway 52 cluster now ‘held’, says BC Wildfire Service

Highway 52 is only open to single-lane alternating traffic because of a cluster of wildfires near Dawson Creek, according to DriveBC's website.

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