First Nations’ Elders and council react to judicial review ruling
Both parties involved in a judicial review of Blueberry River First Nations' council have issued statements about the Chief and council's future.
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Scholarships and award pay tribute to late 18-year-old snowmobile enthusiast
The late Carter Kosick will be memorialized for his love of snowmobiling with awards and scholarships by two separate associations, the BC Snowmobile Federation and the Carter Kosick Memorial Society.
North Peace Grizzlies drop opening provincial soccer matches
The North Peace Grizzlies began 'AAA' boys' soccer provincials in Burnaby on Thursday, November 20th.
Huskies deal backstop to rival Lumber Barons
The Fort St. John Huskies is sending Ethan Fechter to the La Crete Lumber Barons for cash considerations.
Chetwynd Secondary’s boys’ volleyball squad is bound for provincials
The Chetwynd Chargers boys' volleyball team will head down to class 'A' provincials after going undefeated in the north central zone playoffs on November 14th and 15th.
Toy store owner donates popular Gravitrax to all local schools
Michella Braun of Polka Dot Penguin Toys and Treasures in Fort St. John is donating Gravitrax kids to all School District 60 schools.
Science World’s ‘Science of Sport’ show heads north
Science World's 'The Science of Sport' show will make stops in Fort Nelson and Northern communities between November 18th and 20th.
Northern Health reports new measles exposures in Fort St. John
Four new measles exposure locations have been reported to Northern Health between November 12th and 15th around Fort St. John.
Fort Nelson society’s housing project to receive redevelopment funding
The Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society's project was announced as one of five around B.C. to benefit from a portion of $23 billion provided to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).
Judge partly grants judicial review, rules BRFN council violated bylaws
The judicial review was filed by Blueberry River First Nations' Elders Clarence and Joe Apsassin in 2024 and went before a federal court in July.
Gardner picks up year-end bull riding awards despite disappointing PBR Canada finals finish
Bull rider Jake Gardner's 15th place finish was softened by his two season-ending awards in Edmonton on November 14th and 15th at PBR Canada finals.
Fort St. John school’s fundraising campaign underway for Hurricane Melissa victims
Dr. Kearney Middle School's Helps Out campaign is benefitting communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, and was begun by guidance counsellor Cassandra Baker-Watson, a native of the island nation.
North Peace senior girls’ volleyball punch their way to provincials with dominant zone playoff victory
The NPSS senior girls' Grizzlies will represent the North Central zone at the 'AAAA' provincial volleyball championships from November 27th to 29th.
Penalties mar Huskies’ win over Navigators
The Fort St. John Huskies took 18 penalty minutes, tying the game against the North Peace Navigators late before winning in a shootout on November 16th.
17,500 files digitally repatriated to Dane-zaa people by Vancouver-based folklorist
The repatriated Ridington Dane-zaa archive contains over 11,000 audio files, almost 500 video files, 5,300 images and 700 textual files.
U-15 Trackers teen named top AEHL star for October
Just 14 years old, Brody Peterson has been named an Alberta Elite Hockey League (AEHL) star for October after earning 38 points in nine games for the undefeated Northeast BC U-15 Trackers.
Man charged after another firearm incident in Fort St. John
Fort St. John police officers responded to reports of gunfire on November 12th, and a 32-year-old has been charged with eight offences.
Former secondary school student awarded Governor General’s bronze medal
Krispin Johnson, who now attends the University of Alberta, was awarded the Governor General's Academic Medal for his 95.53 average as a student at North Peace Secondary School last year.
Candidates step up for 2025 election at Doig River First Nation
Doig River First Nation elections are set to take place on November 20th.
Floor hockey tourney honouring late Fort Nelson First Nation member returns for 2025
Formerly known as the Old Fort Cup, the Michael Badine Memorial Floor Hockey Tournament was re-named after the late FNFN member who passed away in 2023.
