Fort St. John RCMP offers fraud and scam protection advice for residents
RCMP officers in Fort St. John are urging residents to be mindful of fraud and to protect themselves against scammers.
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(UPDATE) Environment Canada snowfall warning for Pine Pass now over
The snowfall warning described in the article below ended at 4:30 in the morning January 10th.
Avalanche Canada warning of “considerable” avalanche risk in Peace Region backcountry this week
Warm temperatures this week have led to a warning from Avalanche Canada for backcountry users in the Peace Region.
Court Report: December 30th to January 3rd
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Dawson Creek Provincial Court from December 30th, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025.
Planned overnight BC Hydro outage in Taylor rescheduled to Thursday evening
An overnight power outage in Taylor originally meant to take place several weeks ago has been rescheduled for Thursday.
BCNREB year-end report highlights housing market uptick in Fort St. John for 2024
Fort St. John saw 63 more properties change hands in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the BC Northern Real Estate Board’s (BCNREB) year-end report.
UPDATE: Chetwynd Hospital emergency department diversion extended
Northern Health has announced a diversion which began on Friday morning has been extended into the weekend at Chetwynd General Hospital.
Mother of Cole Hosack reflects on anniversary of her son’s disappearance
The mother of a man who has now been missing for over a year says New Year's Eve will never feel the same anymore.
BC Assessment says single-family home property values on the rise in Peace region
The typical assessed property value of a single-family home in the City of Fort St. John has risen by three per cent for 2025.
Guns and drugs seized in Fort St. John traffic stop
Police officers in Fort St. John say “a little dishonesty” during a traffic stop led to a 39-year-old woman being arrested.
Fort St. John outlines details for annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show
Details have been announced for the City of Fort St. John’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration.
Two diversions hit Dawson Creek Hospital over the weekend
The Dawson Creek and District Hospital’s emergency department was hit with multiple diversions over the weekend.
Co-op Community Champion: Brent Morgan
December's Co-op Community Champion has been a local firefighter for more than 25 years, and works hard to help people in need both in Fort St. John and across northwestern Canada.
Court Report: December 16th to 20th
Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Fort Nelson Provincial Courts from December 16th to 20th.
Police arrest “prolific offender” with illegal firearm at traffic stop
Police officers say a “prolific offender” has been arrested and now remains in police custody after being caught at a traffic stop.
Grande Prairie’s J.D.A Ventures acquires Maxim Industries Incorporated
A Grande Prairie-based trucking and hauling company has announced its purchase of a local oilfield trucking company in an effort to become “a part of [the] Fort St. John community.”
Fort St. John outlines details for annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show
Details have been announced for the City of Fort St. John’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration.
Coastal Gaslink donates helicopter rescue kit to North Peace Search and Rescue
Members of North Peace Search and Rescue (NPSAR) say they’ve received a piece of search and rescue equipment through a donation from Coastal GasLink.
Alberta RCMP officers locate stolen vehicle from Fort St. John
Police officers in Alberta have located a vehicle stolen from Fort St. John, and are asking the public for help finding the suspected thief.
UPDATE: Pine Pass receives another snowfall warning
Another snowfall warning has been issued for a stretch of Highway 97 near Chetwynd.
