Fort St. John Hospital welcomes birth of four leap-year babies
Four leap-year babies were born in the Fort St. John Hospital in 2024, bringing the total to eight since 2008, according to Northern Health.
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Love story unfolds on Charlie Lake during Crystal Cup
Just before fireworks illuminated the sky during the Crystal Cup in February, one lucky lady said yes to her long-term boyfriend on the ice of Charlie Lake.
Dawson Creek RCMP thwart thieves with assistance from police dog
Two men were arrested by the Dawson Creek RCMP after a daylight break and enter with the assistance of police dog services and police dog Hamer.
Fort St. John Association for Community Living hosts food drives for Salvation Army
The Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) is hosting food drives in March to help out the local Salvation Army’s food bank.
North District Major Crime Unit clarifies role, information sharing
The North District Major Crime Unit has released a statement clarifying its role in suspicious death investigations and sharing information after comments were allegedly made.
Northeast B.C. reports four drug overdose deaths in January
Northeast B.C. reported four drug overdose deaths in January, according to the most recent B.C. Coroners Service report.
Lithium discovery in northeast B.C. sparks economic potential, says Geoscience BC
A recent study conducted by Geoscience BC shows potential locations and concentrations of lithium in the province's northeast region.
Drinking water lawsuit deadline approaching for local First Nations
Less than a week remains for some local First Nations to submit a claim to receive money as part of an $8 billion class-action lawsuit against the federal government over unclean water.
Fort St. John drug trafficking investigation leads to one arrest
Information from the public on January 25th led to a drug trafficking investigation and a search warrant being issued for a Fort St. John home, resulting in multiple seizures and one arrest.
Arts North East seeks input for strategic plan
Arts North East (ANE) is asking residents to fill out its stakeholder survey and will utilize the results to develop a new strategic plan for the organization’s future.
Arts North East offers grants for professional development, events
Arts North East is offering grants for professional development and events in the region.
Fort St. John Hospital may experience high patient volumes through upcoming weekend
Northern Health is informing residents that the Fort St. John Hospital is experiencing higher than usual patient volumes, which may cause an increase in wait times in the emergency room over the weekend.
UPDATE: Fort St. John Fire Department responds to Wednesday morning truck fire
The Fort St. John Fire Department responded to a truck fire Wednesday morning near Duncan Cran, which was quickly extinguished before it could spread.
Avalanche warning issued after recent snowfall in northeast B.C.
Following the most recent snowfall in Western Canada, Avalanche Canada issued a special public avalanche warning for all its forecasted regions of B.C. and Alberta from February 29th until the end of the day on March 4th.
 Risk of “zombie deer disease” low in northeast B.C.
Chronic wasting disease, sometimes known as “zombie deer disease,” has appeared in deer in the B.C. Kootenay Region, but the risk in the northeast is relatively low.
Court Report: February 20th to 23rd
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from February 20th to 23rd.
UPDATE: Dog loses leg in trap incident near Fort St. John, advocates push for updated trapping rules
A working dog losing her leg due to a trap near a farm north of Fort St. John has prompted advocates to call on the province for updated trapping regulations.
Rider-triggered avalanches possible near Peace region
Avalanche Canada advises the public that rider-triggered avalanches are possible near the Peace region this week.
South Taylor Hill collision results in no injuries
A south Taylor Hill collision on Friday night involving a pickup truck and a van towing a camper trailer resulted in no injuries, according to police.
North Peace Regional Airport fully functional amidst cold weather
No cancellations or delays related to airport operations have occurred at the North Peace Regional Airport despite the freezing temperatures.
