Peace region residents meet Prince Edward in Victoria
A pair of Peace region residents met Prince Edward earlier this year after receiving awards relating to the Duke of Edinburgh program.
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Dawson Creek man charged for hunting on cultivated property
A Dawson Creek man received a hefty fine for hunting on cultivated property in 2020.
Saulteau First Nations receiving funding for sledding hill, ice rink
Saulteau First Nations is receiving $20,000 from the provincial government to build a sledding hill and ice rink.
UPDATE: Wanted 33-year-old woman arrested
The Fort St. John RCMP requests the public’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Krysta Lisa McCharles, who is wanted on multiple warrants.
Fort St. John RCMP looking to identify men posing with possible handgun
The Fort St. John RCMP is asking the public to help identify two men believed to be in possession of a handgun.
Court Report: May 23rd to May 26th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from May 23rd to May 26th.
UPDATE: Donnie Creek wildfire has burned more land than all of province last summer
The Donnie Creek wildfire’s size is larger than the overall amount of hectares burned in the province last summer, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Fort St. John RCMP investigating shots fired
The Fort St. John RCMP received a report of shots fired in the area of 104A Avenue and 112th Street early Tuesday morning.
Northern Health’s decision on OPS location continues to raise questions
The School District 60 board has penned a letter to Northern Health about issues with the health authority's communication regarding the location of its overdose prevention site in Fort St. John.
BC Hydro funds new CO for Site C
A new conservation officer position was created and filled to protect wildlife and the land around the Site C dam and future reservoir area.
Fires continue to show limited growth in Peace region
BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) continues to respond to wildfires in the region, which continue to show limited growth.
Charlie Lake students thank BCWS firefighters
On Thursday, a group of Charlie Lake Elementary School students showed their appreciation for the hard work of BC Wildfire Service firefighters.
Oil and gas operations must suspend water diversions in some rivers in northeast: BCER
Oil and gas companies operating in the Peace River and Liard River watersheds are being advised to immediately suspend diversions due to low water levels.
Fort St. John residents discuss potential anti-racism, anti-hate initiatives
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in Fort St. John recently held a meeting to discuss anti-racism and anti-hate initiatives with community members.
Predators win gold rings in Kelowna
The under-13 Northeast BC Predators earned gold at the BC Mayhem tournament in Kelowna over May long weekend.
Justice for Artchie Gairdner walk well attended
The family of a Fort Nelson man murdered in 2021 was impressed by the number of community members who came out to raise awareness of the unsolved case during a walk in April.
First class from local UNBC nursing program graduating
The first graduates of UNBC’s nursing program in Fort St. John will walk the stage next Friday.
Rain reduced fire behaviour in Peace region
Wildfires in the Peace region have exhibited minimal fire behaviour after the rainfall earlier in the week, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
Rain in Peace region dampens wildfire activity
Rain in the Peace region has significantly slowed wildfire activity across the North Peace Complex and the Donnie Creek Complex, according to the BC Wildfire Service
