Taylor firefighters to benefit from new 911 technology units with live location, video sharing and more
The New Generation 911 (NG911) upgrades in Taylor aim to improve public safety and make the 911 system more accessible to the community.
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Abbeyfield House ‘ecstatic’ after $2,500 grocery donation
Abbeyfield House in Fort St. John received a grocery donation worth $2,500 from Remax Action Realty and Century 21.
Woman banned from owning guns for 10 years after Dawson Creek shooting report
Jasmin Tawni Vigfusson pleaded guilty to occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm was present after Dawson Creek RCMP officers were called to reports of gunfire in January 2025.
SD60 Band to host ‘bigger, better, more fun’ Winter Carnival in 2026
The School District 60 Band's Winter Carnival supported by the City of Fort St. John is all set to happen from February 6th to 8th at Festival Plaza.
Person charged after reports of Dawson Creek gunfire to go to trial
Jessie Williams Freeman, who was charged after gunfire was reported in Dawson Creek in January 2025, will head to trial on July 16th, 2026.
Taylor’s Business Facade Improvement Program now open for applications
Organizations that apply to the District of Taylor's Business Façade Improvement Program must have a complete business plan with photos.
Fundraiser started for family who ‘lost everything’ in Pouce Coupe house fire
A Dawson Creek woman has taken the initiative to start a GoFundMe page to help the Touchette family, whose house burned down on December 21st in Pouce Coupe.
South Peace Scouts to ‘scout’ Dawson Creek neighbourhoods for Christmas trees pick up
The 1st South Peace Scouts will be picking Christmas trees from Dawson Creek neighbourhoods on January 10th from 8 a.m.
Police apprehend wanted 25-year-old after break-in
Comox Valley RCMP responded to a break-in report on December 28th at an 83-year-old Courtenay woman’s house.
Court Report: December 29th to January 2nd
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between December 29th and January 2nd.
Bookings to open soon for Peace Island Park camp season 2026
Camping season for 2026 at Peace Island Park is scheduled to start on April 24th and end on October 12th.
Warning issued after moose spotted in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has issued a wildlife alert after a moose was spotted in the Toboggan Hill Park area near the off-leash dog park.
Taylor woman calls for quicker plowing of Highway 97 turn lanes
A Taylor driver is calling for quicker plowing of turn lanes into Fort St. John from Highway 97 as the region faces heavy snowfall.
Victoria animal shelter seeks Fort St. John ‘flight angels’ to help rescues
The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee, an animal rescue in Victoria, is looking for pilots to add dogs and cats to their flight itinerary travelling from Fort St. John.
Fort St. John RCMP officers collect bottles and cans to raise funds for local cat charity
The North Peace Forgotten Felines Society has received a donation of over $670 from the Fort St. John RCMP detachment towards the care of feral cats.
Outgoing chamber president predicts 2026 will be ‘great year for businesses’
Chamber of Commerce's past president - Vince van Wieringen has had a great year in community connectedness and building relationships.
Clairmont woman calls for better winter road maintenance after three-week sewage removal wait
Clairmont Subdivision resident, Lisa Plemel, said the workers were finally able to empty her sewage tank on December 30th, three weeks later than scheduled due to the bad condition of her road following heavy snowfall.
Man, 25, wanted on multiple charges in Fort St. John and Comox Valley
Matthew McCharles-Carter is wanted by the Comox Valley RCMP on multiple charges in Fort St. John and the Comox Valley.
Fort St. John asks for Christmas trees for Winter Fest 2026
People can drop off cleaned Christmas trees at the Centennial Park behind the museum which will then be used in Winter Fest 2026.
Cameras, decline in calls, tackling firearm offences: RCMP detachment commander reflects on 2025 in Fort St. John
2025 has been challenging but rewarding for Sergeant Jaime Moffat, she told Energeticcity.ca.
