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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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Charges laid against arrested suspects in Dawson Creek drive-by shooting investigation

Dawson Creek RCMP officers say charges have been laid against two suspects arrested in connection with a recent shooting in the city.

(UPDATE): Missing person located by Fort St. John RCMP

The missing individual described in the article below has been located. In accordance with our policy, we have removed information from the article below that could be used to identify them.

RCMP make arrest during search warrant execution

Police officers in Fort St. John arrested someone Friday afternoon after executing a search warrant at a residence.

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Court Report: January 13th to 17th

Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John Provincial Court from January 13th to 17th.

(UPDATE) Environment Canada ends special weather statement for North Peace

The special weather statement described in the article below ended at 11:38 p.m. on January 20th. No current alerts are in effect for the Peace River North region.

Canadian Cancer Society recruiting volunteers in Dawson Creek for Wheels of Hope program

The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers in Dawson Creek to help provide transportation for treatments to cancer patients.

(UPDATE) Missing man located by RCMP officers

The missing man described in the article below has been located by police. In accordance with our policy, we have removed information from this article that could be used to identify him.

Peace Gallery North preparing for Winter Festival Maker’s Market, 2025 Art Auction

Peace Gallery North is recruiting local artists, vendors, and artisans to participate in its annual event for the High on Ice Winter Festival.

Damaged transfer station sign costs PRRD $2,000, residents asked to help prevent vandalism

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is asking residents to help protect public assets meant for community use.

Fort St. John sexier than Dawson Creek in 2024: PinkCherry

According to PinkCherry.ca, Fort St. John has reclaimed its title as the Peace region’s sexiest city.

(UPDATE) Snowfall warning for Fort Nelson now over

UPDATE 12:25 p.m. January 16th: The snowfall warning for the Fort Nelson area issued on January 15th has ended.

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Northern Development, BCEDA announce “Regional Economic Development Network” partnership

The Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) has partnered with a provincial organization to create a new “Regional Economic Development Network” to improve economic collaboration across northern BC.

Justin Sewell sentence to be delivered April 4th

A veterinarian who pled guilty to sexual assault over two years ago will receive his sentence on April 4th.

Peace region at increased risk of economic disruption amid green energy transition, says IRPP

A new report from the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) says the Peace region is one of the most at-risk communities for disruptions during the green energy transition.

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Court Report: January 6th to 10th

Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd Provincial Courts, from January 6th to 10th.

(UPDATE) Wanted man found by police

The wanted man has been arrested by police.

(UPDATE) Missing man located by RCMP

The missing man has been located. In accordance with our policy, we have updated the article below to remove information that could be used to identify him.

Fort St. John RCMP investigating suspicious occurrence involving child

Officers with the Fort St. John RCMP detachment say they’re looking for information regarding a “suspicious occurrence” they say potentially involved a young child.

Jordan Kealy speaks in favor of appropriate PPE in healthcare settings: “We’ve all got to do our part”

Medical masks are again required in British Columbia healthcare facilities, and Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy is urging residents to follow that rule.

NorthRiver Midstream notifies Taylor residents of application for new project at McMahon plant

Residents in Taylor have been notified by NorthRiver Midstream about an application to the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) for a new “sequestration” project at its McMahon Gas Plant.

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