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Ruth Prarthana Stephen Albert

Ruth Albert

Starting out as a lifestyle reporter in India, Ruth moved to Canada to study journalism at Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario.

Once she completed the program, Ruth moved to the Peace region to be a general assignment reporter for Energeticcity.ca. In her downtime, Ruth loves to travel, cook, bake and read.

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Ruth Prarthana's Latest Articles

Dawson Creek opens warming centre to help community beat cold weather

The City of Dawson Creek has opened an emergency warming centre until December 17th to help residents during the cold weather.

Dawson Creek Kodiaks donate $4,500 for firefighter injured at highway incident

The Dawson Creek Kodiaks donated $4,500 to help firefighter Captain Brooks Gower as he recovers from his traumatic injuries after being struck on Highway 97.

Fort St. John’s Christmas lights map returns to showcase city’s decked-out homes

Moose FM’s Best Decked invites the community to add their fully decked-up house to a Christmas lights map and create a go-to resource for the community this 2025 holiday season.

B.C. Coroners Service reports five drug-related deaths in September, October in northeast

B.C. saw 163 unregulated drug deaths in September, and this number fell to 150 deaths in October, according to the province's Coroners Service.

Winter jackets and boots in demand as Taylor Coats for Kids program grows this year

One hundred and fifty pieces of winter gear have been collected to help families in the Taylor community as part of its 2025 Coats for Kids program.

Peace politicians react to resignation of B.C. Conservative leader after day of confusion

The resignation of B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad came after a lot of confusion on December 3rd about whether he would be stepping down.

City looks to attract developers to revitalize downtown Fort St. John

100th Street and 100th Avenue is being called the "crown jewel" in the City of Fort St. John's attempt to revitalize downtown.

Times, road closures and more: Santa Claus Parade and Tree Light-Up returns to Fort St John

Bringing festive cheer to the holiday season, the 2025 Santa Claus Parade and Tree Light-Up will be held on December 6th in Fort St. John.

Fire retardent being dropped onto the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire. (Darren Hart)
‘Important investment’: B.C. forestry ministry praises $257.6 million federal boost to wildfire fighting

A recent $257.6 million investment to Natural Resources Canada will go towards Canada's firefighting capacity, including in B.C.

Fort St. John mill team delivers supply worth $2,500 for local Women’s Resource Society

The Peace Valley Oriented Strand Board (OSB) team of Louisiana Pacific Building Solutions donated $2,500 worth of food to the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society.

Fort St. Johns locals hope to reunite family in U.S. with cat rescued after months lost in northern B.C. wilderness

A pair of Fort St. John locals are looking to travel all the way to Winnipeg to reunite a U.S. family with Shadow, their pet cat who went missing near the Liard Hot Springs in northern B.C. five months ago in July.

Enbridge to host coffee and baked goods event to thank Taylor community

Enbridge is extending an invitation to visit The Caffeination Station on December 9th from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. for complimentary coffee and baked goods to thank the Taylor community for their continued support.

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