‘Years of effort and advocacy’: Women’s Resource Society launches free nurse practitioner drop-in clinic
The Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society is launching a new free clinic on July 8th for low-income people.
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‘Flames burst toward my face’: Woman thanks neighbours who rushed to help during garage fire
Neighbours rushed to help a family when a fire broke out in the garage of their Fort St. John home.
Free air quality monitors which ‘would likely have saved’ boy’s life to be distributed in Dawson Creek
BC Lung Foundation is coming to Dawson Creek on July 8th as part of Carter's Project to distribute free air quality monitors around B.C.
Asbestos removed from former Veronica Apartments building destroyed in fire
Haab Ventures cleared the former Veronica Apartments site of asbestos after a fire devastated the building.
Moberly Lake Transfer Station to temporarily close for maintence
The Peace River Regional District said the Moberly Lake Transfer Station will be temporarily closed on July 5th for maintenance.
Rain and smoke warning issued for Fort Nelson area
Environment Canada is warning the northern B.C. region of heavy rainfall and wildfire smoke on July 3rd and a possibility of flash floods.
North Peace District 4-H gets ready for biggest festival yet in 2025
The North Peace District 4-H Club is set to host its biggest achievement days at North Peace Regional Park on July 5th and 6th.
Hiker with ‘burn injuries’ rescued by South Peace Search and Rescue
South Peace Search and Rescue said it helped evacuate a hiker with burn injuries from the Monkman trail in Tumbler Ridge on June 29th.
PRRD delays Boundary Lake Water Station reopening again
The Peace River Regional District has delayed the reopening of the Boundary Lake Water Station on June 30th.
‘It’s a pretty rewarding feeling’: Organizer reflects on Peace Valley Folk Fest passion project as he plans break in 2026
Ben Waechter, organizer of the Peace Valley Folk Fest, says he will take a break in 2026 after this year's festival in Hudson's Hope in July 2025.
Evacuation alert lifted as firefighters report no Kiskatinaw River wildfire growth
An evacuation alert in the County of Grande Prairie for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire has been rescinded, just days after it was issued.
South Peace BCSPCA in urgent need of donations due to a ‘large cat intake’
The South Peace BCSPCA needs towels and bedding to help with a "large intake of cats."
Mr Mikes sets reopening date after emergency repairs forced nearly three-week closure
Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual restaurant is set to reopen on June 28th after being closed for nearly three weeks for emergency repairs.
Road closures planned for Canada Day parade
The City of Fort St. John is informing the public of road closures taking place for the Canada Day parade on July 1st.
Free tests offered for National HIV Testing Day
The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society will offer free tests at its outreach store on June 27th as part of National HIV Testing Day.
UPDATE: Highway 97 open after vehicle fire
DriveBC is informing motorists of a Highway 97 road closure on June 26th due to a vehicle closure.
‘Completely wrong’: BC Highway Patrol corrects online misinformation amplified by AI about school zones
BC Highway Patrol is disputing online misinformation rumours amplified by AI of school zone changes across Canada.
Mood ‘sombre’ at Fort St. John church after death in parking lot
The pastor of Fort St. John Alliance Church, Dan MacGillivray, said there is a "sombre" mood after a recent death in its parking lot.
Annual Peace Valley Folk Fest to return in July then ‘take a break’ in 2026
The fifth annual Peace Valley Folk Fest has its lineup set and will be held in Hudson's Hope from July 4th to July 6th, but won't take place in 2026.
Drivers fined after tractor-trailer breaks apart in Fort Nelson
The BC Highway Patrol has fined three drivers after a tractor-trailer broke down in Fort Nelson on June 19th.
