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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

Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation ‘grateful’ for West Moberly First Nations’ masquerade gala contribution

The Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation has recognized the West Moberly First Nations as the title sponsor of its 2026 masquerade gala.

Bluey Day 2025 took place on May 24th. (Areli Núñez,
Registration opens for Bluey Day 2026

Registration is open for The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation's Bluey Day 2026, which has been scheduled for May 23rd at Centennial Park.

Pre-school children ‘love’ SD60’s pretend to be a kindergartener

The School District 60's 'pretend to be a kindergartener for a day initiative will help pre school children transition to kindergarten.

BC Hydro’s upcoming outages to affect more than 50 customers

BC Hydro has planned power outages for more than 50 customers in the surrounding areas of Fort St. John.

Pomeroy Sports Centre in Fort St. John
City hosts information workshop for Business Facade Improvement

The city of Fort St. John is hosting an information workshop for the 2026 Business Facade Improvement Program on March 2nd from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Fort St. John local launches petition for more outdoor play

A Fort St. John student teacher has launched a petition calling for more outdoor time and play in schools in School District 60.

MLA Neufeld at the B.C. Legislative Assembly
Peace River South MLA calls for Public inquiry into the Tumbler Ridge tragedy

The MLA for Peace River South, Larry Neufeld, is calling the B.C. Government to launch a public inquiry in the aftermath of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy.

Nurse-to-patient ratios and overcrowding patient rooms in FSJ Hospital

Jordan Kealy, Peace River North MLA, is raising concerns about the nurse-to-patient ratio and overcrowding of patient rooms in the Fort St. John Hospital.

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(UPDATED) Delivery partner talks misinformation around immigration pilot program

Community Futures Peace Liard in Dawson Creek has cleared doubts regarding the misinformation circulating about the Rural Community Immigration Pilot Program.

Flying Colours Artists Association annual art exhibit back for 2026

A Fort St. John art group is geared up to host its annual exhibit titled Points of View: Watermarks on March 6th at Peace Gallery North.

BC Highway Patrol to charge hefty fines for distracted driving, no seatbelts

March has been considered as the month for both distracted driving and occupant impaired driving campaigns across B.C. by the Highway Patrol.

‘Sooner than later’: SD60 superintendent on securing exterior access in schools

The School District 60 shared an update of school security measure and it intends to start securing exterior access to schools soon.

FSJ RCMP report increase in property, motor theft crime in January

In its January 2026 Policing Report, the Fort St. John RCMP has reported a slight increase in property and motor crimes.

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Court Report: February 16th to 20th

Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between February 16th and 20th, 2026.

FSJ local raised $5k for Tumbler Ridge community

A Fort St. John hairstylist joined with other hairstylists to raise $5,000 for the community of Tumbler Ridge.

Canadian Red Cross raises more than $1 million to Tumbler Ridge

The Canadian Red Cross has raised more than $1 million for the community impacted by the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting.

(UPDATE) RCMP arrests relative of Tumbler Ridge shooter

The RCMP have arrested a man who is related to the Tumbler Ridge shooter on multiple charges including a Canada-wide warrant for attempted murder.

B.C. man faces multiple charges for fatal 2024 collision on Alaska Highway

A B.C. man faces multiple charges for a collision on Highway 97 north of Fort St. John that killed an Alberta man and injured another.

Seniors and rural health networks react to B.C. Budget 2026

The BCRHN and a seniors' community organization have expressed frustration with the B.C. budget 2026, which has delayed several long-term care projects.

Registration open for ‘first of its kind’ guiding and outfitting course

Northern Lights College's new guiding and outfitting course is scheduled to start on April 14th, with registration open.

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