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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

Energeticcity.ca nominated in Canadian Online Publishing Awards

An Energeticcity.ca article about a family who are involved in the Fort St. John Huskies has been named as a finalist in a category for the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA) 2025. 

BCER, First Nations and others ask questions of Dawson Creek’s Peace River pipeline plan amid water supply crisis

Dawson Creek’s proposal for a $100-million water pipeline to a new water source - the Peace River - has been met with both support and criticism in its early engagement.

Dawson Creek extends warming centre operation as cold snap continues

Dawson Creek has extended its warming centre - the Nawican Shelter - to January 6th to help the community amid the severe weather conditions.

A gavel, signifying our weekly court report.
Court Report: December 8th to 12th

Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between December 8th to 12th.

Meet the North Peace Leisure Pool’s two new youth commissioners

Fort St. John has appointed two new youth commissioners to the North Peace Leisure Pool commission, who will bring a local youth voice to the table.

(UPDATE) Taylor’s annual Light-Up Competition returns for 2025

The District of Taylor's 2025 annual Light-Up Competition is set to take place on December 17th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The North Peace Cultural Centre. (Franki Berry, Energeticcity.ca)
New measles exposure location identified in Fort St. John

Northern Health warned the community about a new location in Fort St. John for a potential measles exposure at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

Man arrested on warrant for alleged summer firearms incident in Dawson Creek

Jesse Ray Stevens, 37, faces charges for an alleged firearms incident on June 7th in Dawson Creek.

Damage caused by the Charlie Lake scales fire on December 15th, 2025. (Ed Hitchins, Energeticcity.ca)
Firefighters tackle early morning blaze at Charlie Lake scales

The scales near Charlie Lake on Highway 97 north was on fire in the early hours of December 15th.

‘It’s a no-brainer’: Fort St. John gynecologist talks importance of specialist care access

A gynecologist at the North Peace Primary Care Clinic spoke to Energeticcity.ca about the importance of access to healthcare in the community.

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Traffic down to one lane on Alaska Highway north

Traffic is down to one lane on the Alaska Highway north at kilometre 845 on December 12th.

Tumbler Ridge non-profit partners with two organizations for $105,000 funding

A non-profit organization in Tumbler Ridge, the Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association (TRORA), has partnered with the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest and Conuma Resources. 

Warrant issued for 28-year-old charged after stabbing incident in Fort St. John

A warrant has been issued for Kayla Breeze Trudeau. She was charged after a stabbing incident in Fort St. John in August 2025.

Taylor firefighters to benefit from greater mental health support through new partnership

Taylor Fire Rescue has partnered with Wounded Warriors Canada to give firefighters and their families access to enhanced mental health support.

School Districts 60, 81 cancel all buses as temperatures plunge

All buses in School Districts 60 and 81 will be cancelled on Friday, December 12th due to bad weather and road conditions.

David Rowsell. (Elite Driver Training School, Facebook)
ICBC issues 39 tickets to Elite Driver Training School owner as both allege training issues

ICBC has issued 39 violation tickets to the owner of Elite Driver Training School, David Rowsell, for allegedly teaching without a licence.

Tumbler Ridge Health Centre. (Google Maps)
Northern Health confirms 2027 hire for Tumbler Ridge

Northern Health's new update about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre said they have recruited one practice-ready assessment candidate due to join in spring 2027.

Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce introduces new board for 2026

The Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce's new board of directors are looking towards doing more advocacy, networking and building the community for small business owners.

A gavel, signifying our weekly court report.
Court Report: December 1st to 5th

Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between December 1st to 5th.

Taylor councillor marks two decades serving the public

Councillor Betty Ponto celebrated her 20th anniversary of her first oath of office on December 5th.

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