Province ponders Inga Lake amid dam safety concerns
Ducks Unlimited and members of the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship spoke with the Peace River Regional District about Inga Lake possibly being decommissioned.
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People from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek arrested as police launch appeal over alleged dangerous driving on Highway 97
The BC Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses and video of a car allegedly driving dangerously southbound on Highway 97.
New proposals could see limited return of caribou hunting to northern B.C.
A consultation on B.C. government proposals to see the caribou hunt return to the Peace region on a limited basis is open until mid-February 2026.
Fort St. John seeks new emergency support volunteers as wildfire season approaches
The City of Fort St. John is looking for volunteers to help the community during evacuations and other emergencies.
Northern Health patients recieve most organ transplants in 2025 in nearly a decade
Northern Health benefitted from a record-setting number of transplants in B.C. in 2025, with 42 of the year's organ recipients being from the region.
Fort St. John gears up to host first month-long winter festival
The City of Fort St. John's Winter Fest 2026 is all set to start on February 1st with more than 50 events and activities thoroughout the month.
(UPDATE) Drivers warned over freezing rain forecast for Peace region
Environment Canada is forecasting freezing rain in the Peace region beginning early Friday morning, January 30th, which could create hazardous driving conditions.
Fort St. John to trial drones instead of fireworks for Canada Day in 2026
The City of Fort St. John will celebrate Canada Day in 2026 with drones instead of fireworks.
Pouce Coupe to determine cost of water and sewer infrastructure upgrades
The Village of Pouce Coupe is moving forward with its 2026 Infrastructure Master Plan, including developing a Water System Capital Improvement Plan and finishing a Sewer System Capital Improvement Plan.
Protests planned around Canada calling for new conviction in Kiara Agnew’s killing to be ‘enforced’
Multiple protests are being planned to be held in Dawson Creek and around Canada asking the police to detain Ryan Friesen, who has been newly found guilty of femicide in the death of 23-year-old Kiara Agnew in Mexico.
Applications open for 2026 summit with up to $100K investment up for grabs
Applications for Northern Angel Summit 2026 founders will be accepted until March 16th, while angel investor applications will be accepted until March 20th.
Man pleads guilty to assault after RCMP investigation to recover stolen truck
Jakob Douglas Sherwood had pleaded guilty to assault after an incident on February 19th to 20th, 2025.
‘Such great memories’: School District 60 superintendent to retire in summer
The superintendent of School District 60 since 2019, Stephen Petrucci, has announced his retirement in the summer of 2026.
(UPDATE) Rose Prairie Road reopens after incident
DriveBC said Rose Prairie Road was still closed for “vehicle recovery" on the morning of January 28th after an incident on January 27th.
Bottle drive raises nearly $1,600 for Fort St. John Army Cadets’ Edmonton trip
The Fort St. John Army Cadets' fundraiser, which took place on January 17th, supported the cadets' trip to Canadian Forces Base Edmonton in March.
Man, 43, wanted on multiple warrants found
Fort St. John RCMP have found 43-year-old Ralph Junior Achla, who was wanted on multiple charges.
‘How do we correct this?’ Kitimat residents seek solutions to LNG Canada flaring fiasco
The Kitimat community is asking questions after it was revealed LNG Canada has been consistently flaring more than 15 times the amount of gas than expected due to an equipment "integrity issue."
Petition calling for Kiara’s boyfriend’s new guilty verdict to be ‘enforced’ hits 2,000 signatures in one day
Dawson Creek's Kiara Agnew was killed in Mexico while on vacation with her boyfriend, Ryan Friesen, in 2023. Friesen's acquittal of femicide was overturned by a judge in December 2025, and a new petition calling for his new ‘guilty’ verdict to be “enforced” has reached over 2,000 signatures.
Another measles exposure reported at Fort St. John ER
Northern Health has announced an overnight measles exposure at the Fort St. John Hospital emergency department from January 17th to 18th, 2026.
Number of black bear deaths shrinks around B.C. in 2025, but slightly increases in north
The number of black bear deaths involving the B.C. Conservation Service was released on January 22nd.
People from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek arrested as police launch appeal over alleged dangerous driving on Highway 97
The BC Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses and video of a car allegedly driving dangerously southbound on Highway 97.
New proposals could see limited return of caribou hunting to northern B.C.
A consultation on B.C. government proposals to see the caribou hunt return to the Peace region on a limited basis is open until mid-February 2026.
Fort St. John seeks new emergency support volunteers as wildfire season approaches
The City of Fort St. John is looking for volunteers to help the community during evacuations and other emergencies.
Northern Health patients recieve most organ transplants in 2025 in nearly a decade
Northern Health benefitted from a record-setting number of transplants in B.C. in 2025, with 42 of the year's organ recipients being from the region.
Fort St. John gears up to host first month-long winter festival
The City of Fort St. John's Winter Fest 2026 is all set to start on February 1st with more than 50 events and activities thoroughout the month.
(UPDATE) Drivers warned over freezing rain forecast for Peace region
Environment Canada is forecasting freezing rain in the Peace region beginning early Friday morning, January 30th, which could create hazardous driving conditions.
Fort St. John to trial drones instead of fireworks for Canada Day in 2026
The City of Fort St. John will celebrate Canada Day in 2026 with drones instead of fireworks.
Pouce Coupe to determine cost of water and sewer infrastructure upgrades
The Village of Pouce Coupe is moving forward with its 2026 Infrastructure Master Plan, including developing a Water System Capital Improvement Plan and finishing a Sewer System Capital Improvement Plan.
Protests planned around Canada calling for new conviction in Kiara Agnew’s killing to be ‘enforced’
Multiple protests are being planned to be held in Dawson Creek and around Canada asking the police to detain Ryan Friesen, who has been newly found guilty of femicide in the death of 23-year-old Kiara Agnew in Mexico.
Applications open for 2026 summit with up to $100K investment up for grabs
Applications for Northern Angel Summit 2026 founders will be accepted until March 16th, while angel investor applications will be accepted until March 20th.
Man pleads guilty to assault after RCMP investigation to recover stolen truck
Jakob Douglas Sherwood had pleaded guilty to assault after an incident on February 19th to 20th, 2025.
‘Such great memories’: School District 60 superintendent to retire in summer
The superintendent of School District 60 since 2019, Stephen Petrucci, has announced his retirement in the summer of 2026.
(UPDATE) Rose Prairie Road reopens after incident
DriveBC said Rose Prairie Road was still closed for “vehicle recovery" on the morning of January 28th after an incident on January 27th.
Bottle drive raises nearly $1,600 for Fort St. John Army Cadets’ Edmonton trip
The Fort St. John Army Cadets' fundraiser, which took place on January 17th, supported the cadets' trip to Canadian Forces Base Edmonton in March.
Man, 43, wanted on multiple warrants found
Fort St. John RCMP have found 43-year-old Ralph Junior Achla, who was wanted on multiple charges.
‘How do we correct this?’ Kitimat residents seek solutions to LNG Canada flaring fiasco
The Kitimat community is asking questions after it was revealed LNG Canada has been consistently flaring more than 15 times the amount of gas than expected due to an equipment "integrity issue."
Petition calling for Kiara’s boyfriend’s new guilty verdict to be ‘enforced’ hits 2,000 signatures in one day
Dawson Creek's Kiara Agnew was killed in Mexico while on vacation with her boyfriend, Ryan Friesen, in 2023. Friesen's acquittal of femicide was overturned by a judge in December 2025, and a new petition calling for his new ‘guilty’ verdict to be “enforced” has reached over 2,000 signatures.
Another measles exposure reported at Fort St. John ER
Northern Health has announced an overnight measles exposure at the Fort St. John Hospital emergency department from January 17th to 18th, 2026.
Number of black bear deaths shrinks around B.C. in 2025, but slightly increases in north
The number of black bear deaths involving the B.C. Conservation Service was released on January 22nd.
