Spun-out truck closes road north of Fort St. John as snowfall creates slippery road conditions
Cecil Lake Road between 263 Road and 251 Road is closed as of about 4:10 p.m. on March 20th.
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Vancouver Canucks treats families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims to game experience
Families of the victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting had an “unforgettable experience” after being invited to a recent Vancouver Canucks game.
Victim of Charlie Lake ‘altercation’ identified by RCMP amid homicide investigation
The person who died on March 13th after an "altercation" at the Charlie Lake boat ramp has been named as Gurkirat Manocha.
Warning of more than 10cm of snowfall around Fort Nelson and Pine Pass
Environment Canada has issued two warnings because more than 10cm of snow is expected in Fort Nelson and through the Pine Pass on March 15th and 16th.
Homicide investigation launched over death following ‘altercation’ at Charlie Lake boat ramp
The Fort St. John RCMP were called to the Charlie Lake boat ramp at around 11:10 p.m. on March 13th to reports of several people in an “altercation.” One person has died after the incident and a homicide investigation has been launched.
Officers search for man, 45, missing from Fort St. John
The Fort St. John RCMP are looking for missing Lyle Bremner.
Listen: Mother of Tumbler Ridge shooter interviewed about struggle to get care for another child two years before tragedy
Jennifer Jacobs, the mother of the Tumbler Ridge shooter, spoke out about healthcare shortages in northeast B.C. just over two years before she was one of the first victims of a mass shooting perpetrated by her child, Jesse Van Rootselaar.
Peace River North MLA calls for better mental health support in wake of Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has urged anyone affected by the fatal mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10th to reach out to services available, while calling for more support for people's wellbeing and mental health in B.C.
Tumbler Ridge schools to stay closed for rest of week after tragedy
School District 59 will not be reopening Tumbler Ridge Secondary School or Tumbler Ridge Elementary School for the rest of the week after the mass shooting on February 10th.
Premier thanks emergency responders, pledges to look at ‘opportunities to learn’ about school safety after mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge
Premier David Eby was joined by Nina Krieger, B.C. minister of public safety and solicitor general, for a press conference following the death of 10 people in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10th.
Nine dead after mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, lockdown lifted
The community of Tumbler Ridge was put on lockdown on February 10th amid a shooter incident.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Winter Fest begins for 2026
In this edition of the Weekly Review, we spoke to Councillor Trevor Bolin to learn more Fort St. John's reimagined Winter Fest, which starts today. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
Pouce Coupe to determine cost of water and sewer infrastructure upgrades
The Village of Pouce Coupe is moving forward with its 2026 Infrastructure Master Plan, including developing a Water System Capital Improvement Plan and finishing a Sewer System Capital Improvement Plan.
(UPDATE) Rose Prairie Road reopens after incident
DriveBC said Rose Prairie Road was still closed for “vehicle recovery" on the morning of January 28th after an incident on January 27th.
Chetwynd ER shutters for hour and a half due to ‘staffing challenges’
The emergency room at Chetwynd General Hospital was closed from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. on January 24th.
FSJ Minor Hockey Association pays tribute to ‘treasured’ player who has passed away
The Fort St. John Minor Hockey Association has paid tribute to one of its players who has passed away.
More snow expected in Peace region with weather warning issued
Environment Canada is warning of an extra 10 to 15 centimetres of snow in both the north and south Peace River regions on January 1st, 2026.
‘Terrible tragedy’: Snowmobiler dies in avalanche near Tumbler Ridge
Three snowmobilers were in the Bullmoose riding area near Tumbler Ridge when one of them was buried by an avalanche in a fatal incident on December 30th, 2025.
School District 60 cancels buses as cold weather continues
School District 60 (SD60) said “weather and road conditions” have prompted the buses cancellation on December 16th.
North Peace warned to brace for up to 20cm of snowfall
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning of “heavy snow” coming to the North Peace, with between 10cm and 20cm forecast on December 13th.
