‘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.
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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.
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.
Local Bluebirds production wins awards at community theatre festival
Stage North's production of Bluebirds won four awards at the Mainstage Festival in Fort St. John in 2025.
Yukon-based poet announces ‘Alaska Highway Poetry Crawl’ tour
Yukon-based Peter Jickling says his Alaska Highway Poetry Crawl is designed to build connections and foster a collective writing community.
Indigenous explainers: What is a smudging ceremony?
A smudging ceremony - the Indigenous tradition to cleanse oneself of negative energies - was held at the Fort St. John Friendship Society on June 26th.
‘Best in community theatre’ festival gets set to begin in Fort St. John
Mainstage Festival is a theatrical showcase of the best in community theatre from around B.C.
(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed: Cultural celebrations offer eclectic and unique choices
International-centric events take centre stage in Fort St. John, with Igbo Day and Philippines Independence Day giving Ed Hitchins an opportunity to rate new dishes on his Ed-o-metre.
Celebrating creativity: Annual three-day art festival returns to Fort St. John
Artists showcased their work at Bright Nights 2025, an annual three-day celebration of talent in Fort St. John from June 12th to 14th this year.
World Fair to return to Fort St. John in 2025 with performances, exhibits, food
Organizer Ovvian Castrillo-Hill says the World Fair 2025, to take place on May 25th, will be a reboot of an event that last took place in Fort St. John back in 2020.
‘You need to overcome it’: NPSS student talks record-breaking rocket launch
Nolan Cote achieved a Canadian altitude record of 21,746 feet on Saturday, April 26th in Conrad, near Lethbridge, Alberta with his model rocket.
Cultural gathering of Indigenous communities scheduled for fall in Dawson Creek
The inaugural Cultural Gathering to Unite Communities will occur at the Ovintiv Events Centre from September 19th to 21st in Dawson Creek.
‘We still need to use it’: Musician speaks of Dane-zaa’s growth on the heels of new single
Garry Oker's new single Tsuu Naa Yeh will be first of six new releases from the musician set to be released througout the remainder of 2025.
Fort St. John competitors impress at World Irish Dance Championships in Dublin
Fort St. John's Watt School of Irish Dance sent eight competitors to the World Irish Dance Championships in Dublin from April 13th to 20th.
FSJ Eats with Ed: Totem Mall’s Prinkle fried chicken review
Prinkle Chicken opened in Totem Mall in Fort St. John last week, with 20 variations of sauce for Korean fried chicken.
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.
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.
Local Bluebirds production wins awards at community theatre festival
Stage North's production of Bluebirds won four awards at the Mainstage Festival in Fort St. John in 2025.
Yukon-based poet announces ‘Alaska Highway Poetry Crawl’ tour
Yukon-based Peter Jickling says his Alaska Highway Poetry Crawl is designed to build connections and foster a collective writing community.
Indigenous explainers: What is a smudging ceremony?
A smudging ceremony - the Indigenous tradition to cleanse oneself of negative energies - was held at the Fort St. John Friendship Society on June 26th.
‘Best in community theatre’ festival gets set to begin in Fort St. John
Mainstage Festival is a theatrical showcase of the best in community theatre from around B.C.
(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed: Cultural celebrations offer eclectic and unique choices
International-centric events take centre stage in Fort St. John, with Igbo Day and Philippines Independence Day giving Ed Hitchins an opportunity to rate new dishes on his Ed-o-metre.
Celebrating creativity: Annual three-day art festival returns to Fort St. John
Artists showcased their work at Bright Nights 2025, an annual three-day celebration of talent in Fort St. John from June 12th to 14th this year.
World Fair to return to Fort St. John in 2025 with performances, exhibits, food
Organizer Ovvian Castrillo-Hill says the World Fair 2025, to take place on May 25th, will be a reboot of an event that last took place in Fort St. John back in 2020.
‘You need to overcome it’: NPSS student talks record-breaking rocket launch
Nolan Cote achieved a Canadian altitude record of 21,746 feet on Saturday, April 26th in Conrad, near Lethbridge, Alberta with his model rocket.
Cultural gathering of Indigenous communities scheduled for fall in Dawson Creek
The inaugural Cultural Gathering to Unite Communities will occur at the Ovintiv Events Centre from September 19th to 21st in Dawson Creek.
‘We still need to use it’: Musician speaks of Dane-zaa’s growth on the heels of new single
Garry Oker's new single Tsuu Naa Yeh will be first of six new releases from the musician set to be released througout the remainder of 2025.
Fort St. John competitors impress at World Irish Dance Championships in Dublin
Fort St. John's Watt School of Irish Dance sent eight competitors to the World Irish Dance Championships in Dublin from April 13th to 20th.
FSJ Eats with Ed: Totem Mall’s Prinkle fried chicken review
Prinkle Chicken opened in Totem Mall in Fort St. John last week, with 20 variations of sauce for Korean fried chicken.
