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Max Bowder

Max Bowder

Max is a new resident of Fort St. John and came from Burlington, Ontario, to serve as Energeticcity’s General Reporter.

He became interested in journalism after taking a media fundamentals program at Sheridan College, which led to a passion for writing and seeking the truth. 

A quote Max lives by is, “Don’t fear death, fear not living.”

He has been an avid volunteer traveller since he was 13, visiting countries such as Ghana, Argentina, Vietnam, and more. 

Max enjoys critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, as well as books, chess, poker, hiking and kayaking.

He is inspired by writers such as Ernest Hemingway, C.S. Lewis, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Hunter S. Thompson, Douglas Murray and Malcolm Gladwell.

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Max's Latest Articles

Left to right: Griffin Dechaine, Dave Browett and Ron Peracuelles. (Max Bowder, Energeticcity.ca)
100 days since the 2025 federal election, Fort St. John talks Mark Carney’s leadership so far

As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reaches 100 days since the federal election, Energeticcity.ca took to the streets of Fort St. John to gather people's opinions on his leadership. 

‘I have been hacked’: Fort St. John councillor warns of Facebook profile using his name

Fort St. John councillor Tony Zabinsky warned residents not to accept friend requests from an account he believes is attempting to impersonate him.

The B.C. legislative building.
Province opens fourth funding opportunity for First Nations and non-profits

The fourth opportunity for First Nations and non-profit organizations to apply for Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) grants is now open.

Young musician brought on stage to perform with idol Wynonna Judd at Energetic County Fair

Misty Watson, a 15-year-old aspiring musician, got to perform with Wynonna Judd during the Energetic County Fair 2025 on July 18th.

The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
Outage planned at Boundary Lake Water Station 10 days after re-opening

The PRRD said the Boundary Lake Water Station will be temporarily closed on July 28th, 10 days after it reopened from an extended closure.

‘I’m getting very much homesick’: Florist puts business up for sale to spend more time with family

Tammy Hordy, owner of The Flower Hut, is looking to sell the business to spend more time with family.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Peace region

Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm warning for the Peace region on July 23rd, with strong winds, large hail and heavy rain expected.

Fort St. John charity to celebrate 65th anniversary with public event

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is hosting its 65th anniversary at Centennial Park on July 25th.

Fort St. John Hospital front entrance in daylight.
New measles exposure location at Fort St. John Hospital emergency department

Northern Health said the Fort St. John Hospital emergency department was a measles exposure location on July 13th.

Car reported stolen from Grande Prairie found off ‘steep cliff’ near Dawson Creek

A Grande Prairie vehicle believed to have been stolen was found off a steep cliff on July 21st in the Bear Mountain Wind Park rural area of Dawson Creek.

43-year-old charged with sexual assault to set trial date in court

Ralph Junior Achla is set to appear before the judicial case manager of the Fort St. John law courts on July 24th on sexual assault charges.

Fort Nelson transport driver ticketed nearly $400 for unsafe transportation

A Fort Nelson transport driver has received nearly $400 in fines from the BC Highway Patrol for allegedly transporting goods in a dangerous manner. 

Water station in Charlie Lake to temporarily close for planned outage

Services at the Charlie Lake water station will be unavailable on July 22nd for a scheduled power outage.

Foundry seeks input on design of new health and wellness centre coming to Fort St. John

Foundry Fort St. John is to hold a Space Design Workshop on July 26th for its new health and wellness centre planned for the city.

The Boundary Lake Water Station is managed by the PRRD, whose office is shown in this image.
Boundary Lake Water Station reopens after 11-month closure

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) reopened the Boundary Lake Water Station on July 18th, 2025.

Fort St. John Seniors Hall receives $40k grant for roof repairs

The Fort St. John Seniors Hall has received more than $40,000 from the North Peace Community Foundation for rooftop repairs.

A picture of an outdoor pool.
Hudson’s Hope public pool closed until further notice

The District of Hudson’s Hope said on July 17th its public pool will be closed until further notice after a superchlorination event.

Wanted man found and charged with sexual assault

43-year-old Ralph Junior Achla has been charged with sexual assault and other crimes.

Eco-consultants awarded $800,000 to support aquatic biodiversity project

Hatfield Consultants, a British Columbia eco-consultancy firm with an office in Fort St. John, has received $800,000 to map eelgrass around the province.

‘I can’t believe it’: Dawson Creek woman shares 108-pound weight loss story

Dawson Creek resident Doris May is sharing her weight loss journey after losing 108 pounds in 55 weeks.

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