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Spinning demonstration to take over museum for St. Distaff’s Day

The North Peace Spinners and Weavers Guild will mark St. Distaff’s Day, when women historically returned to working on the spinning wheel, with an event on January 3rd at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum.

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Get ink for a good cause: Fort St. John tattoo shop offers discounts for donations in Christmas fundraiser’s return

Soulfire Tattoo Studio is looking to raise funds and food for the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society with its Christmas Flash Charity Event on December 13th.

Toy store owner donates popular Gravitrax to all local schools

Michella Braun of Polka Dot Penguin Toys and Treasures in Fort St. John is donating Gravitrax kids to all School District 60 schools.

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Video This Week in the Peace – Remembrance Day & Beehive to Canvas Art Exhibit

In this episode of This Week in the Peace, learn more about the FSJ Remembrance Day ceremony and the Beehive to Canvas art exhibit

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Artist shares inspiration behind portions of Let’s Get Rolling exhibit

Peace Gallery North is showcasing its latest exhibit, Lets Get Rolling, until Saturday, November 1st, free to the public.

‘We’re resilient’: Guests, dignitaries and residents reflect on the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

First Nations communities and groups across the Peace River region held several celebrations marking the day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Indigenous-led comedy tour to include date in Dawson Creek

The Bad Apples Comedy Tour will also feature stops in the Yukon and Northwest Territories throughout October.

African catering service launches in Fort St. John with pop-up community buffet

A Taste of Africa, a catering service offering traditional Nigerian dishes, launched with a community buffet at Northern Lights College on September 27th.

(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed: You want me to be a chili judge?

Energeticcity.ca reporter Ed Hitchins was a judge at Hudson's Hope Chili Cook-Off competition in 2025.

Hudson’s Hope Chili Cook-Off raises more than $2,000 for charities

Six teams battled it out at the Hudson’s Hope Chili Cook-Off in the parking lot of Hudson's Hope's Legacy Village Market on September 14th.

Indigenous explainers: What are handgames?

Handgames are a traditional Indigenous guessing game played between teams at cultural gatherings all across northeastern B.C.

Peace region Métis artist named in finalists for national award

Haley Bassett, of Métis ancestry, received a finalist distinction for the 2025 William and Meredith Saunderson Prizes for Emerging Artists.

‘Fabulous opportunity’ to see Tse’k’wa artefacts at archeology event

Tse'k'wa will host an Archeology Night Out on August 27th in partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia, highlighting the two field schools hosted by the site.

Theatrical society to vote on board at AGM following barbecue

Stage North Theatre Society will elect a new board and host a barbecue on Sunday, August 24th before its new season.

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Sixty-foot mural to adorn Moose Media studios as part of art mentorship program

The mural will be painted onto Moose Media's studios in Fort St. John as part of the Mural Mentorship Program run by the City of Fort St. John and its 2025 artist-in-residence Francine Freeman. 

‘It will feel amazing’: Indigenous artist speaks as Treaty 8 mural takes shape

The mural on Treaty 8's offices in Fort St. John, which is inching closer to completion, came to Indigenous artist Alisa Parenteau in a dream back in 2021.

TV host and chef Art Napoleon to showcase skills at cooking event

Art Napoleon, host of APTN cooking series Moosemeat and Marmalade, will host a cooking demonstration and workshop on August 14th at the Dunne-Za Lodge on the territory of West Moberly First Nations.

Taylor’s 53rd annual World’s Invitational Gold Panning Championship set to begin

The World's Invitational Gold Panning Championship, which has taken place since 1972, will take over Peace Island Park from August 1st to 3rd, 2025.

Annual Fort St. John music festival returns for fifth edition this year

The local music festival Fred Fest returns to Fort St. John for its fifth edition in 2025, taking place on August 22nd and 23rd, 2025.

(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed – Ribfest edition: A tale of beef briskets and fried Oreos

Ribfest took place from July 11th to 13th in Fort St. John at Centennial Park, offering ribs, sausages, beef brisket and more.

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