Events

Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede wraps up for 2025

The Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede 2025 took place from August 6th to 10th, and featured an agricultural fair, chuckwagon races and professional rodeo.

Fort St John Today: North Peace Fall Fair

In this edition, the 78th Annual North Peace Fall Fair is taking place this weekend. Plus, events happening August 12-18, 2025

Fort St John Today: Last Month of Summer

In this edition, it's the last month of summer but there is still plenty to do. Plus, events happening August 5-11, 2025

Stunt planes, Air Force jets and more take to the skies for Fort St. John International Airshow 2025

The Fort St. John International Airshow is back at the North Peace Regional Airport on August 2nd and 3rd.

Hudson’s Hope Rodeo praised as ‘flawless,’ say organizers

The Hudson's Hope Rodeo completed its third edition since returning in 2023, with organizers saying it was the best one yet.

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.

Registration open for Dawson Creek Fall Fair Parade, ‘makers of history’ theme encourages community spirit

This years's Dawson Creek Fall Fair Parade, an annual community tradition, will celebrate the theme ‘makers of history.’

Fort St John Today: August Long Weekend 2025

In this edition, get ready for the 2025 August Long Weekend. Plus, events happening July 29-August 4, 2025

Fort St. John Literacy Society invites community to nature-inspired wellness event

The Fort St. John Literacy Society is holding its 'Nature to Nurture' event on August 6th at the Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club in Beatton Provincial Park.

Local pharmacist honoured as he retires after 40 years serving community

Local Pharmacist Mike Ortynsky was honoured for his four-decade career in the Peace region with a retirement party on July 27th.

Blueberry River First Nations Cultural Camp welcomes guests for 2025

The Blueberry River First Nations 2025 Cultural Camp highlights different aspects of Indigenous culture, including workshops around drum making, beading and dreamcatcher, lampshade and ribbon skirt making.

Fort St John Today: Community Roundup

In this edition, learn more about local groups with our Community Roundup video series. Plus, events happening July 22-28, 2025

‘Music is the language of the soul’: Energetic County Fair brings live country performers to Fort St. John

The 2025 Engergetic County Fair took place in 2025 from July 17th to 19th in Fort St. John, with headliners Wynonna Judd and Johnny Reid.

(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.

Fort St John Today: Music & Movies

In this edition, there is plenty to enjoy if you love music or movies. Plus, events happening July 15-21, 2025

Barbecue, live music and fun: Ribfest returns to Fort St. John for fifth annual celebration

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.

Fort St John Today: Ribs, Racing, and More!

In this edition, we have ribs, racing, and more to enjoy the summer weather. Plus, events happening July 8-14, 2025