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Steve Berard

Steve Berard

Steve Berard is a General Reporter for Energeticcity.ca. Before bringing his talents to Fort St. John, Steve started his career as a journalist in his hometown in Ontario. He graduated from Algonquin College in the summer of 2021 after finishing the school’s Radio Broadcasting program a few months early. When he’s not working, he’s watching sports or documentaries, reading a comic book or fantasy novel, or talking himself out of adopting another dog.

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Researchers raise alarm over carcinogenic chemicals found in hair, urine of pregnant women in South Peace

Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment are raising awareness about data suggesting adverse health outcomes of people living near oil and gas operations.

Barbershop offers free haircuts to vets, active service members for Remembrance Day

Premium Barbershop elected to offer free haircuts to veterans and active service members on Remembrance Day 2025.

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. (Franki Berry, Energeticcity.ca)
NRRM pauses development of reserve fund investment policy

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) is pausing its plans to start investing its reserve funds, which total $51,559,811 as of the end of 2024.

A gavel, signifying our weekly court report.
Court Report: November 3rd to 7th

Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between November 3rd and 7th.

‘Code Red Christmas’ parade and charity event to come to Dawson Creek

Throughout the Christmas parade, members of the Dawson Creek Fire Department will be collecting donations for St. Mark's Food Bank from spectators. 

A naloxone kit on a white background with pieces of the kit sticking out of a black bag.
Health authorities warn of toxic blue ‘rock chunks’ in Dawson Creek drug supply

Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have jointly issued a toxic drug alert for Dawson Creek over a blue ‘rock chunk’ substance which causes prolonged, heavy sedation and requires an increased amount of naloxone to reverse its effects.

Smoke from a wildfire near the Fort Nelson River which is now 'under control.' (BCWS)
B.C. government slapped with $750K+ fine over incidents, including wildland firefighter’s fatal rollover near Fort St. John

WorkSafeBC has listed a $759,368.84 penalty dated September 25th, 2025 issued to the government after it investigated two incidents involving wildfire suppression, one of which involved a firefighter's death.

Dawson Creek food bank’s ‘Stock our Sleigh’ food drive returns

Donations to St. Mark’s Food Bank will be accepted at the Dawson Creek Safeway, No Frills, Save-On-Foods and Co-op during regular business hours from November 9th to 14th.

Arc Resources fined over $140K following WorkSafeBC inspection

WorkSafeBC's penalty summary claims it found multiple issues with Arc Resources' confined space entry process, among other violations.

Two construction companies fined tens of thousands for violations at Fort St. John worksites

According to WorkSafeBC’s penalty summaries page, Fort St. John's D.D.E Construction and WCPG Construction were both fined in October after inspections at residential properties they were working on.

Man behind school rink restoration named Co-op Community Champion

Scott Emslie was nominated as Co-op Community Champion his recent efforts to restore the C.M. Finch Elementary School outdoor hockey rink.

Arc Resources profits dip as production booms in third quarter

The report also outlines information on Arc Resources’ plans for 2026, including its Montney assets in northeast B.C.

Bench warrant issued after stabbing suspect fails to appear in court

Kayla Breeze Trudeau failed to appear for her November 3rd arraignment hearing, according to Court Services Online.

Remembrance Day parade returns next week, BC Transit offering free rides to vets

There will be a parade and ceremony on Remembrance Day, November 11th, to pay tribute to fallen Canadian soldiers and celebrate the service of living veterans and active service members.

Vermilion reports small earnings gain in Q3 after huge losses in Q2

Much of Vermilion’s Canadian production efforts in the third quarter were focused outside of the Montney region, according to its third-quarter financial results for 2025.

Aerial view of Fort Nelson. (Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce)
Junior Canadian Rangers youth program coming to Fort Nelson

The Junior Canadian Rangers, which is an extension of the Canadian Rangers, is coming to Fort Nelson.

A sign on the side of a building that reads Ovintiv Events Centre.
Energy company reports $148 million in net earnings for Q3 2025

Company president and CEO Brendan McCracken said the results of the 2025 Q3 report show Ovintiv’s track record of “operational excellence” and maximizing its free cash flow.

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. (Franki Berry, Energeticcity.ca)
NRRM considers draft investment policy for $51M+ reserve funds

As of the end of 2024, according to the NRRM’s statement of financial information, the municipality has $51,559,811 in total reserve funds. It is now looking to implement an investment strategy for the cash.

Dawson Creek considers ‘over-land piping’ from Peace River to alleviate water crisis

According to the mayor of Dawson Creek, Darcy Dober, as of October 28th, the city has roughly 180 days’ worth of water stored and is considering piping water over land from the Peace River amid the crisis.

Water shut off at Rotary Manor, traffic disrupted in Dawson Creek for water line maintenance

Crews are completing water main valve replacements along 90th Avenue on Tuesday, November 4th, at the intersections with 9th and 10th Streets.

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