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Tre Lopushinsky

Tre Lopushinsky is the News Director at Energeticcity.ca, and a NAIT broadcasting graduate. His love for local journalism started in Lloydminster, where he realized the importance of covering issues/topics for smaller municipalities. He is also the co-host of Before The Peace, highlighting Indigenous voices in the North Peace. In his off time, Tre is yelling at his tv while watching pro wrestling, MMA, and basketball. More by Tre Lopushinsky

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Northern Vision Care Youth Athlete of the Month: Maryn Hewitt

The community member who nominated Maryn Hewitt had a lot of positive things to say about the 16-year-old volleyball player, describing her as "an excellent role model for kids in sports."

Monthly drum workshop taking place for Prophet River First Nation members

The workshop will take place on the first Saturday of every month, starting on November 4th.

The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
PRRD hosting virtual open house on wildfire resiliency plans

Individuals will have an opportunity to chat with the district during a virtual open house on October 24th.

Two people were transported to hospital after three-vehicle collision on South Taylor Hill

The RCMP says the incident took place around 7 a.m. on Highway 97 when a pickup truck rear-ended an SUV.

Tumbler Ridge Museum receives fossils unique to Peace region

Two specimens containing vertebrate trace fossils were recovered on September 16th and taken to the Tumbler Ridge Museum.

Conservative Party of BC jumps ahead of BC United in Peace River: 338Canada projection

Peace River North MLA Dan Davies and Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier both believe one of the main reasons the Conservatives are ahead in recent projections across the province is the British Columbia Liberal Party's name change to BC United.

MLA Dan Davies calls out B.C. Health Minister on unsafe water at Shady Acres

Davies, along with many residents of the park, says that there have been high levels of manganese in the water supply for almost four years.

UPDATE: Pedestrian transported to hospital after being struck by vehicle

Fort St. John RCMP is currently responding to a collision involving a pedestrian.

A wooden sign that reads "Doig River First Nation."
Doig River First Nation receives over $106K to expand community garden

Doig River First Nation is receiving $106,750 to expand its community garden project and more.

An aerial view of the City of Fort St. John.
2023 property sales down in Fort St. John

As of September 30th, 460 properties worth $181.7 million were reported sold in Fort St John, compared to 534 properties worth $219.5 million during the same time in 2022.

Fort St. John Salvation Army to use $3.9K donation to address foodbank shortage

The Fort St. John Salvation Army recently received a $3,900 donation from Peace Country Toyota this week that will be used to address the ongoing food bank shortage the organization is facing.

Area restriction rescinded near Donnie Creek wildfire

The area restriction for the Donnie Creek wildfire has been rescinded by the BC Wildfire Service .

Co-op Community Champion: Christine Kress

Christine Kress has been selected as September’s Co-op Community Champion for her work with the Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club, where she serves as the skills development program coordinator, a board member and a coach. 

Northern Vision Care Youth Athlete of the Month: Kaleb Francoeur

September's Northern Vision Care Youth Athlete of the Month has achieved a lot this year, including multiple medals at pickleball tournaments, earning bronze at provincials in soccer and raising $3,000 for Bluey Days.

WANTED: Cody Magnusson

Police say he also resided in the Dawson Creek area in the past.

NENAS CONNECT! heads to Pomeroy on October 5th

The North East Native Advancing Society is hosting its annual CONNECT! event on October 5th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.

PRRD issues evacuation order for Stoddart Creek wildfire

Most residents of Fort St. John and the surrounding area are familiar with the fire that forced municipalities in the area to prepare for a possible evacuation the week of May 15th. An order hasn't been in effect for the wildfire since May 22nd.

A large cloud of smoke taken from the air over a forested area.
 BC Northern Real Estate Board donates $3K to BC Fire Relief Fund

Northern B.C. itself had its fair share of wildfires this season, including the record-breaking 586,579-hectare Donnie Creek wildfire.

Evacuation order lifted for Fort Nelson River area

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has lifted the evacuation order for the Fort Nelson River area.

FSJ Curling Club hopes to fully utilize facility within five years

Ellejay Smith, vice president of the club, provided council with an update on Monday and mentioned the club's goals for this year, such as working towards bringing back eight sheets of ice.

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