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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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Verdict reportedly under review for man acquitted of Dawson Creek woman’s death

The deputy prosecutor for the state of Quintana Roo reportedly told CTV's W5 that the verdict of the man found not guilty of killing Dawson Creek's Kiara Agnew was under review.

Dawson Creek mayor, councillors discuss drought with premier as city renews ‘state of local emergency’ over water crisis

The City of Dawson Creek has renewed its 'state of local emergency' until February 3rd due to the ongoing drought.

Regulator confirms underage patron ‘enforcement activities’ on liquor licensees in Fort St. John

The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) confirmed to Energeticcity.ca that enforcement activities related to underage patrons have been taken in the Fort St. John region.

Court Report: January 12th to 16th

Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between January 12th and 16th.

School District 60 offices
SD60 gets ‘clear direction’ from experts in wake of youth deaths in Fort St. John

The School District 60 board meeting on January 19th heard it has received direction on what schools should be doing in light of the youth deaths over the holiday season.

Fort St. John annual Art Auction to return for 40th year

The Fort St. John Arts Council is hosting its 40th annual Art Auction on March 7th from 5 p.m. at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.

A photo of Kira Agnew was found Friday morning in a hotel room near Playa del Carmen.
‘Kiara’s Law’: Petition calling for legal changes after Dawson Creek woman’s death in Mexico hits 1,000 signatures

A petition started in memory of Dawson Creek's Kiara Agnew, who died in Mexico in 2023, has received 1,000 signatures. It requests the House of Commons introduce new legislation coined 'Kiara's Law.'

Fort St. John annual winter book sale raises $1,150 in 2025

The Friends of the Fort St. John Public Library has raised $1,150 for the Fort St. John Public Library at its winter book sale in December 2025.

100 Women Who Care to return to Fort St. John for 12th installment

KidSport North Peace, Fort St. John Men’s Shed and Friends of the Fort St. John Public Library all have the opportunity to receive a $10,000 donation at the 100 Women Who Care fundraiser in Fort St. John on March 10th, 2026.

More than 600 properties sold in Fort St. John in 2025

Properties worth $278.9 million were sold in Fort St. John in 2025 by BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) members, compared to $242.4 million in 2024.

Petition to deny parole for killer of six, including two children, garners 31,520 signatures

David Shearing, or Davis Ennis, was arrested in the 1980s in Tumbler Ridge before he confessed to killing six members of the same family. A petition calling for him to stay behind bars has received 31,520 signatures as of January 16th.

Energy company’s golf tournament raises nearly $68K for three charities

Tourmaline Oil's annual golf tournament in 2025 raised nearly $68K to be split between the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society, the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation and the Child Development Centre.

David Rowsell. (Elite Driver Training School, Facebook)
Charges facing Elite Driver Training School owner in Fort St. John reduced

The owner of Elite Driver Training School in Fort St. John has had his charges reduced, and will have a peace bond hearing instead of a criminal trial.

Missing Fort St. John girl found ‘safe and sound’

The missing 15-year-old Fort St. John girl has now been found.

Tumbler Ridge’s Winter Carnival to return for 16th year

The District of Tumbler Ridge's 16th annual Winter Carnival is set to take place from January 19th to 25th, 2026.

Weather warning of 90km/h winds issued for Fort Nelson, B.C. Peace River

The Peace River region in B.C. and areas of Fort Nelson are forecasted to receive winds gusts of 90km/h on January 14th, prompting Environment Canada to issue a weather warning.

Hudson’s Hope teacher charged with sexual exploitation and sexual assault

The teacher, who was previously employed at Hudson’s Hope Elementary–Secondary School but is not teaching there while court proceedings are ongoing, has been charged with sexual exploitation and sexual assault.

Court Report: January 5th to 9th

Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between January 5th and 9th.

(UPDATE) FSJ Women’s Resource Society close to selling out first masquerade gala

The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society has nearly sold out of tickets for its inaugral Starry Skye’s Gala: A Masquerade Affair in aid of Skye's Place.

More planned power outages to impact 60 in Fort St. John

Sixty more BC Hydro customers in Fort St. John will face power outages, this time on January 14th from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

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