Court Report: May 18th to May 22nd
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 18th and May 22nd, 2026.
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Fort St. John schools organize food drive for Women’s Resource Society
Baldonnel Elementary School organized a food drive for the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society, which was later joined by Wonowon Elementary School and C.M. Finch Elementary School.
SD60 approves $107M+ 2026/2027 budget
School District 60 is moving towards finalizing its $107 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year.
Single-lane traffic on Highway 52 due to wildfire
There will be single-lane alternating traffic daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Highway 52 due to the Sunderman Creek wildfire.
Local non-profit head issued an interim order by BCCSW
Wellness Truth and Families Foundation's executive director, Lisa Jewell, was issued an interim order on April 24th in response to allegations.
“It helps build community:” Robert Ogilvie Elementary School principal reflects on Art Show
The Art Show at the Robert Ogilvie Elementary School had more than 200 students showcasing their artwork on May 4th.
Fort St. John charity to host book market for public library
The Friends of the Fort St. John Public Library will be hosting its Spring Book Market on May 30th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Peace Cultural Centre's concourse.
PRRD cancels evacuation order, issues alert for Old Fort Road
The Peace River Regional District has cancelled its Old Fort Landslide evacuation order, while an alert remains in place as of May 21st at 12 p.m.
Fort St. John middle school to host craft fair in June
Dr. Kearney Middle School's Craft Fair has been scheduled for June 6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school.
NPSHS Radiothon to raise funds for new roof
100.1 Moose FM's radiothon will help raise funds for a new roof for the North Peace Seniors Housing Society on June 5th from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Safeway Fort St. John.
Court Report: May 11th to May 15th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 11th and May 15th, 2026.
Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation seeks new board member
The Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation is looking for a general member to join its board.
North Peace Cultural Society to host three-day festival in June
The North Peace Cultural Society will host its Bright Nights in June festival, scheduled to start on June 11th at the North Peace Cultural Centre.
Hudson’s Hope ER closes again for another week
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre's emergency department will be closed for another week until May 25th at 8.30 a.m.
May long weekend patrols a success for Northern Rockies RCMP
Northern Rockies RCMP and BC Conservation Service officers issued multiple violation tickets, notices and orders during its May long weekend patrols.
Old Fort Road may reopen to vehicle traffic later this week
Old Fort Road may be reopened later this week as the Ministry of Transport and Transit reports significant progress was made over the long weekend on the construction of the temporary access road.
B.C. Court Services to implement videoconferencing to attend routine matter easier across province
People in B.C., including in Fort St. John, will be able to attend civil and family court matters in the Supreme Court of British Columbia via videoconferencing.
FSJ sees 200+ cms of snow over 2025/2026 winter
During the winter season of 2025-2026, Fort St. John saw more than 200 centimetres of snowfall, with 103.9 centimetres falling in December 2025.
Organizations call on federal and B.C. governments to mandate health impact assessment of LNG Canada’s Phase One
More than 50 organizations are asking the federal and B.C. government to conduct an independent assessment of LNG Canada Phase 1.
SD59 to start design consultation for new Tumbler Ridge Secondary School
School District 59 has begun collecting public feedback on design possibilities for the new Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
