Snowfall warning issued for area west of Fort Nelson
A snowfall warning has been issued for Muncho Lake and Stone Mountain Park, west of Fort Nelson, including a stretch of Highway 97.
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One arrested after drug trafficking search warrant executed in Fort St. John
Fort St. John RCMP officers say firearms were seized and someone was arrested at an alleged drug trafficking operation recently.
Court Report: January 20th to 24th
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from January 20th to 24th.
Chetwynd hospital emergency department diverted for ten hours
Emergency department services will be unavailable at the Chetwynd Hospital for most of the day, according to Northern Health.
‘Mind Over Metal’ educational welding camps coming to local high school
A special educational opportunity for local high school students considering entering the skilled trades is coming to North Peace Secondary School.
Performers wanted for 52nd annual Child Development Centre Talent Show
The latest iteration of an annual staple and fundraiser for the Child Development Centre of Fort St. John and District is set to return in a few weeks.
Toxic drug alert issued for Dawson Creek
Bright pink pills being sold as fentanyl have caused an increase in overdoses in Dawson Creek, according to Northern Health.
Cancer patient transportation program needs six volunteers to launch in Peace region
The Canadian Cancer Society is recruiting volunteers from across the Peace region to help transport patients to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital.
Taylor family raising money for funeral of Dennis Bowe
A local family is in mourning after the loss of a beloved great-grandfather, husband, and friend. They’re now hoping to raise $10,000 to help pay for his funeral.
Charlie Lake firefighters to assist with California wildfires after PRRD approves request
Firefighters from Charlie Lake are set to make their way south in an effort to combat the wildfires ravaging California.
Alberta-based suspect in Texas sexual interference investigation passed through Hudson’s Hope, says RCMP
A suspect in an international sexual interference investigation was reportedly tracked via social media passing through Hudson’s Hope recently.
23-year-old arrested and charged with murder in Dawson Creek
A man has been charged with murder in connection with a shooting that took place over the weekend in Dawson Creek.
Slippery conditions across Highway 97, reports DriveBC
Motorists in the Peace region are being urged to drive carefully along the Alaska Highway.
Huskies return to the ice to face Fairview Flyers this weekend
After a week-long break for the STRIKE GROUP North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) all-star game, the Fort St. John Huskies are set to return to the ice this weekend.
(UPDATE) Wanted man located by Prince George RCMP
The wanted individual described in the article below has been found by police. In accordance with our policy, we have removed information from this story that could be used to identify him.
Former Peace River South MLA among guest speakers booked for government leadership forum
More than a decade ago, Mike Bernier attended the Union of BC Municipalities’ Local Government Leadership Forum to learn. This year, he’ll be attending to teach.
‘It’s fun being on the outside looking in’: Former MLA speaks on retirement from politics
After 20 years in politics, Mike Bernier says he and his family have been enjoying a new chapter in his life: stepping out of the public eye and into retirement.
BC Transplant reports lowest number of organ transplants in Northern Health region since 2016
Twenty people living in the Northern Health coverage area received organ transplants in 2024, according to the Provincial Health Services Authority’s (PHSA) BC Transplant program.
One dead, one injured after two weekend shootings in Dawson Creek
The RCMP’s North District Major Crime Unit has taken over an investigation into shootings in Dawson Creek that left one person dead and another injured.
Dawson Creek and District Hospital emergency department diverted due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Dawson Creek and District Hospital is experiencing its first emergency department diversion of 2025.
