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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

Robert Diaz (Far right) at a trade show in 2022. Diaz is the senior business specialist at West Moberly Corporate Alliance. (Industrial Metalworks/Facebook)
West Moberly Corporate Alliance announces third partnership in a month

The economic division of West Moberly First Nations, West Moberly Corporate Alliance, has continued to strengthen its economic portfolio with a partnership with GeoVerra, a global geomatics company.

Money, cash, dollars
Businesses warned about counterfeit money being used in Fort St. John

Businesses in Fort St. John have been warned by the RCMP about an increase in counterfeit money use in the city.

Blueberry River Offices in early spring 2024
(UPDATE) Former Chief files judicial review over Blueberry River First Nations election

Former Blueberry River First Nations' Chief Judy Desjarlais has filed another judicial review alleging the election date is contrary to BRFN bylaws.

Huskies switch up Fill the Bus holiday food drive for 2025

The 2025 Fill the Bus food drive, held annually by the Fort St. John Huskies, will cut neighbourhood door to door runs by players in lieu of donation boxes around town where residents can drop off items.

Picketing Strike workers at Fort St. John main post office.
‘Honestly I don’t know’: Fort St. John union chapter president reacts to Canada Post agreement

While Canada Post and CUPW stated they have reached an agreement, there are few details regarding it, according to a local union representative.

School counsellor thanks students and staff after successful hurricane relief drive

Dr. Kearney Helps out was a week-long event designed to raise clothing, food and other items for those in Jamaica suffering from Hurricane Melissa.

North Peace Leisure Pool to close while swim club hosts memorial event

The pool will be closed from November 29th to 30th, 2025 as the Inconnu Swim Club hosts its Sadownik Memorial Invitational event.

Allies gather to support future Indigenous court during inaugural justice conference

The Walking the Path of Justice conference in Dawson Creek, hosted by Doig River First Nation, was looking to garner support for a future restorative justice court in northeast B.C.

‘Something you truly need to see’: Dawson Creek declares Para Cup Week as city prepares to host elite event

The 2025 Para Hockey Cup at Dawson Creek's Ovintiv Events Centre will feature squads from Canada, China, Czechia and the United States in the tournament starting November 30th.

Fort St. John officers search for 62-year-old wanted man

Lawrence Henyu is wanted by the Fort St. John RCMP for theft and driving while prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Eight arrests made after police search residence and recover ‘stolen tools’

The search warrant executed by Fort St. John RCMP officers on November 21st was related to a drug trafficking investigation.

The Fort St. John Huskies' Grayden Alexander. (Emma Foose, Energeticcity.ca)
Six Huskies selected to participate in NWJHL All-Star Game

The Huskies will be part of the East/West division all-star team at the NWJHL's All-Star Game this weekend at the North Peace Arena.

Park bathroom graffitied in spate of vandalism incidents

Fort St. John police were called to Mathews Park on October 7th where one of the public bathrooms had been defaced with graffiti.

RCMP hunt for man wanted on multiple warrants

Nicholas Stafford, 34, is wanted by the Fort St. John RCMP on multiple charges.

MRI idea was later addition to Dawson Creek hospital plans, bosses reveal

Members of Northern Health, Arc Resources and the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation spoke to Energeticcity.ca after Arc donated $1.5 million to the MRI fundraising campaign.

Trackers edged in U-18 Western Canada Showdown

The U-18 North East BC Trackers took on teams from around Western Canada from November 20th to 23rd in Calgary, Alberta.

North Peace Grizzlies drop opening soccer provincial matches

The NPSS senior boys' soccer squad took part in the AAA provincial tournament from November 20th to 22nd at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.

Stock image of a speed limit. (Tómas Rekstad/Unsplash)
Nearly 200 drivers slapped with speeding tickets, 24 cars impounded in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek in one month

Almost 200 speeding tickets were issued to drivers in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek during October as part of the 2025 Drive Relative to Conditions campaign.

A pipeline (Wolfgang Weiser/Unsplash)
First Nations’ economic arm partners with Alberta energy and construction companies

Two Alberta-based companies - The Crossing Group and Nakoda Energy - have partnered with West Moberly Corporate Alliance, the economic arm of West Moberly First Nations.

Results are in: Doig River First Nation elects new Chief

Justin Davis previously served on Doig River First Nation's council, and ran to replace outgoing Chief Trevor Makadahay in November 2025.

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