Drug trafficking investigation leads to arrest for privately manufactured firearms operation
Fort St. John RCMP say a 37-year-old man was arrested in relation to a 3-D printing firearm operation.
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Fort St. John RCMP arrest man in Mathews Park robbery
A man was brandishing what appeared to be a gun at staff members of a Fort St. John business on June 18th.
Fort St. John Hospital reports “higher than usual” patient volume
The Fort St. John Hospital is experiencing higher than normal wait times.
Fort Nelson RCMP searching for man wanted for breach of release order
Northern Rockies RCMP are searching for 41 year-old Isaiah Behn.
CN Rail to attend District of Taylor council meeting
District of Taylor has said CN Rail has been scheduled to attend an upcoming council meeting, after weeks of ongoing issues with noise pollution.
Taylor’s Lone Wolf Golf Course records more than 16,000 rounds of golf played
The Lone Wolf Golf Course, located in the District of Taylor, has recorded over 16,000 rounds of gold played, according to the 2025 annual report.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Hudson’s Hope Health Centre’s ER
Emergency services in Hudson's Hope will be unavailable due to 'staffing challenges' until Monday, June 22nd at 8:30 a.m.
BC Centre for Disease Control warns of contaminated shellfish
The BC Centre for Disease Control is warning residents to be on the lookout for contaminated shellfish this summer.
North Peace BC SPCA seeking fosters
The North Peace BC SPCA said it is in need of animal fosters.
District of Taylor’s visitor centre received 3,000 travellers in 2025
The District of Taylor's visitor centre reported it has received 3,000 travellers in 2025, according to annual report.
CVBC discipline committee proves allegations against FSJ vet Justin Sewell
According to an update by the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia, all allegations against a Fort St. John vet has been proved.
Video 2026 North Peace Secondary School Graduation
North Peace Secondary School’s (NPSS) class of 2026 will celebrate their graduation on Friday.
‘So bizarre’: North Paw Animal Rescue brings light to abandoned dogs left on Alaska Highway
North Paw Animal Rescue in Fort Nelson reported three different dogs being abandoned on the weekend.
The Landing Place showcases Community-Based Employment Services
The Landing Post will be holding an open house to demonstrate some of the employment services it offers.
Fort St. John donates $910,000 to community foundation as part of Site C legacy fund
The City of Fort St. John has gifted the North Peace Community Foundation $910,000 from the BC Hydro Site C Legacy Fund.
North Peace Rodeo returns for 2026
The North Peace Rodeo, which had not been staged in many years, was revived in 2025.
High Streamflow Advisory issued for Liard River
The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued a high streamflow advisory for the Liard River.
Chetwynd’s Moccasin Flats Métis Society to host Annual General Meeting
A chartered community within Métis Nation British Columbia, the Moccasin Flats Métis Society has existed for at least two decades.
Fort St. John committee on housing and emergency shelter meets with local businesses
Local businesses met with the Fort St. John Council Response Committee for Housing and Emergency Shelter on June 17th.
Fort St. John RCMP arrest man in Mathews Park robbery
A man was brandishing what appeared to be a gun at staff members of a Fort St. John business on June 18th.
Fort St. John Hospital reports “higher than usual” patient volume
The Fort St. John Hospital is experiencing higher than normal wait times.
Fort Nelson RCMP searching for man wanted for breach of release order
Northern Rockies RCMP are searching for 41 year-old Isaiah Behn.
CN Rail to attend District of Taylor council meeting
District of Taylor has said CN Rail has been scheduled to attend an upcoming council meeting, after weeks of ongoing issues with noise pollution.
Taylor’s Lone Wolf Golf Course records more than 16,000 rounds of golf played
The Lone Wolf Golf Course, located in the District of Taylor, has recorded over 16,000 rounds of gold played, according to the 2025 annual report.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Hudson’s Hope Health Centre’s ER
Emergency services in Hudson's Hope will be unavailable due to 'staffing challenges' until Monday, June 22nd at 8:30 a.m.
BC Centre for Disease Control warns of contaminated shellfish
The BC Centre for Disease Control is warning residents to be on the lookout for contaminated shellfish this summer.
North Peace BC SPCA seeking fosters
The North Peace BC SPCA said it is in need of animal fosters.
District of Taylor’s visitor centre received 3,000 travellers in 2025
The District of Taylor's visitor centre reported it has received 3,000 travellers in 2025, according to annual report.
CVBC discipline committee proves allegations against FSJ vet Justin Sewell
According to an update by the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia, all allegations against a Fort St. John vet has been proved.
Video 2026 North Peace Secondary School Graduation
North Peace Secondary School’s (NPSS) class of 2026 will celebrate their graduation on Friday.
‘So bizarre’: North Paw Animal Rescue brings light to abandoned dogs left on Alaska Highway
North Paw Animal Rescue in Fort Nelson reported three different dogs being abandoned on the weekend.
The Landing Place showcases Community-Based Employment Services
The Landing Post will be holding an open house to demonstrate some of the employment services it offers.
Fort St. John donates $910,000 to community foundation as part of Site C legacy fund
The City of Fort St. John has gifted the North Peace Community Foundation $910,000 from the BC Hydro Site C Legacy Fund.
North Peace Rodeo returns for 2026
The North Peace Rodeo, which had not been staged in many years, was revived in 2025.
High Streamflow Advisory issued for Liard River
The B.C. River Forecast Centre issued a high streamflow advisory for the Liard River.
Chetwynd’s Moccasin Flats Métis Society to host Annual General Meeting
A chartered community within Métis Nation British Columbia, the Moccasin Flats Métis Society has existed for at least two decades.
Fort St. John committee on housing and emergency shelter meets with local businesses
Local businesses met with the Fort St. John Council Response Committee for Housing and Emergency Shelter on June 17th.
