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Shailynn has been writing since she was 7 years old but started her journey as a journalist about a year ago. Shailynn was born and raised in Fort St. John, and she plays video games during the week and D&D on the weekends. More by Shailynn Foster

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Pedestrian killed in collision near Charlie Lake

A pedestrian was killed Thursday evening on Highway 97 near Charlie Lake after being hit by a vehicle.

Blueberry River First Nation members receive guardian training from BCCOS

Blueberry River First Nation members received guardian training from the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) at a ranch near Pink Mountain in October.

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Traffic light on 100th Avenue repaired after two-vehicle collision

A two-vehicle collision on 100th Avenue on Wednesday night resulted in a traffic light being hit.

The front of the North Peace Credit Union building in Fort St. John.
Members vote in favour of Interior Savings, Gulf & Fraser Credit Union merger

Members of Interior Savings and Gulf & Fraser Credit Unions voted to merge the two companies this week.

Sean Gallagher has been decorating his property for the community to enjoy for 20 years. ( Jordan Prentice
Gallagher’s Christmas Light Up Party coming to Lido

The Gallagher’s Christmas Light Up Party is on Friday night at the Lido to kick off the annual light show outside Fort St. John.

Peace region resident receives law scholarship

A local student has received the 2023 Indigenous Scholarship from the Law Society.

Roaring 20s Be an Angel Gala raises $103,000

The Be an Angel Gala transported attendees to the Roaring 20s for an evening on November 4th and raised $103,000 in the process.

UPDATE: Criminal arson suspected cause of Walmart fire

The suspected cause of a fire that took place inside the local Walmart on Monday night is criminal arson, according to a Walmart Canada representative. 

Fort St. John RCMP respond to 49 collisions in under three weeks

Local RCMP has responded to 49 collisions, including one fatality, in the Fort St. John area since October 21st.

Multi-vehicle collision in Charlie Lake Wednesday morning

Fort St. John RCMP responded to a multi-vehicle collision on the Alaska Highway Wednesday morning, which ended with six vehicles on the road and in the ditch.

A line of RCMP cruisers in front of a brick building.
Icy conditions contribute to two collisions on Alaska Highway Tuesday night

Fort St. John RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on the Alaska Highway, which created the circumstances for a second collision in the area.

A justice's gavel on a wooden surface in front of books and scales.
Court Report: October 25th to November 3rd

Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from October 25th to November 3rd.

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Grief, loss workshop to take place in Fort St. John

A community member has organized an adult grief and loss workshop to take place next week in Fort St. John.

Men’s Shed coming to Fort St. John

The Men’s Shed Association of British Columbia is coming to Fort St. John for men’s health and well-being.

Tiffany Wilson Pet Photography calendars return for 2024 fundraiser

Tiffany Wilson Pet Photography is selling calendars to fundraise for the BC SPCA and On Our Way Home Animal Rescue again.

North Peace Regional Airport reports several delays due to foggy conditions

The Fort St. John Regional Airport (YXJ) reported at least eight delays due to the foggy conditions on the runways on Monday and Tuesday.

Salvation Army receives over 1,000 pounds of food from ‘1 Person, 1 Bag’ food drive

The Fort St. John Salvation Army received over 1,000 pounds of food donations from SJA Promo’s ‘1 Person, 1 Bag’ food drive.

FSJ Multicultural Society invites community to celebrate Diwali

The FSJ Multicultural Society and the Fort St. John Indian community are holding a public Diwali celebration on Friday night.

Community member hosting food drive for Women’s Resource Society

A Women’s Resource Society board member is hosting a food drive for the society on Wednesday at Shoppers Drug Mart.

Fort St. John residents voice safety concerns after shots fired through home

Fort St. John residents living in the Triangle Park area are voicing safety concerns on social media following multiple incidents surrounding a house in the neighbourhood.

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