Northern Health warns of two new measles exposures in Fort St. John
Northern Health is warning residents in Fort St. John of two potential measles exposures on March 17th.
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Applications open for Tumbler Ridge Scholarship Program
The District of Tumbler is asking for applications for its 2026 scholarship program. The deadline to apply is May 15th.
Peace Fibre Fest to return in 2026 for yarn enthusiasts
The Peace Fibre Fest began in 2019 when its founders wanted to being a yarn arts extravaganza to the Peace region.
Tumbler Ridge RCMP dispel rumours around 20 seized firearms
Tumbler Ridge RCMP officers have destroyed 20 seized firearms as part of a routine operation. They are not related to the mass shooting in February.
Registration opens for Fort St. John’s 2026 Mental Health Conference
The City of Fort St. John will host its 2026 Mental Health Conference at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre on May 21st from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Session on understanding youth trauma to be held in Tumbler Ridge
Safer Schools Together, in partnership with BC Childrens Hospital's Mental Compass, will be hosting the youth trauma support session on April 1st, 2026.
Fact File: Clickbait pages spread false information about Tumbler Ridge survivor
VANCOUVER — Multiple Facebook pages are claiming to share updates on the condition of a girl who survived a British Columbia school shooting in February, including that she is talking...
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closure continues into April
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre, which has not been opened since March 26th, is now scheduled to reopen on April 2nd.
Court Report: March 23rd to 27th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 23rd and 27th, 2026.
(APRIL FOOLS’ JOKE): New pool to honour Fort St. John businessman in its name and with 20-foot statue
On April 1st, 2026, Energeticcity.ca published this April Fools' Day prank story about Fort St. John’s new pool being named after one of the city’s most recognizable residents, local businessman Trevor Bolin.
(UPDATE) Two vehicles damaged in Highway 97 crash in Fort St. John
Emergency services were reportedly on the scene of a crash on the Alaska Highway in Fort St. John on March 31st.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala is out of intensive care: dad
VANCOUVER — The father of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victim Maya Gebala says his daughter has been transferred out of intensive care into a "recovery and rehab-focused unit." David...
‘Hold her close and never let go’: Tumbler Ridge victim makes strides towards recovery
David Gebala has been able to hug his daughter, Maya Gebala, for the first time since she suffered gunshot wounds to her head and neck as a result of the February 10th attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society executive director named Co-op Community Champion
March’s Co-op Community Champion has been named as Seanah Mollica, executive director of the Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society.
Seniors treated by Northern Health faced long surgical wait times, report finds
The wait times for seniors needing key surgeries from Northern Health in 2024/25 have been revealed, according to a report from the Office of the Seniors Advocate B.C.
Telus mobile network outage hits Fort St. John
Telus outages, first reported on March 28th, have continued to affect access to mobile networks in Fort St. John on March 31st.
Dawson Creek to move forward with next steps for new water source project
The City of Dawson Creek will be doing detailed technical work on its Water Supply System Project to find a new source of water other than the Kiskatinaw River.
Fort St. John trucking company praises community support after fire
Fort St. John's Poor Boy Trucking, which suffered a building fire on March 28th, is thanking the community for its support.
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment
Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
(Opinion) ‘Replace the Taylor Bridge, B.C. can’t afford to wait’
Chris Gardner, president and CEO of ICBA, is urging the B.C. provincial government to replace the Taylor Bridge. ICBA represents more than 4,500 member companies across British Columbia and Alberta.
Applications open for Tumbler Ridge Scholarship Program
The District of Tumbler is asking for applications for its 2026 scholarship program. The deadline to apply is May 15th.
Peace Fibre Fest to return in 2026 for yarn enthusiasts
The Peace Fibre Fest began in 2019 when its founders wanted to being a yarn arts extravaganza to the Peace region.
Tumbler Ridge RCMP dispel rumours around 20 seized firearms
Tumbler Ridge RCMP officers have destroyed 20 seized firearms as part of a routine operation. They are not related to the mass shooting in February.
Registration opens for Fort St. John’s 2026 Mental Health Conference
The City of Fort St. John will host its 2026 Mental Health Conference at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre on May 21st from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Session on understanding youth trauma to be held in Tumbler Ridge
Safer Schools Together, in partnership with BC Childrens Hospital's Mental Compass, will be hosting the youth trauma support session on April 1st, 2026.
Fact File: Clickbait pages spread false information about Tumbler Ridge survivor
VANCOUVER — Multiple Facebook pages are claiming to share updates on the condition of a girl who survived a British Columbia school shooting in February, including that she is talking...
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closure continues into April
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre, which has not been opened since March 26th, is now scheduled to reopen on April 2nd.
Court Report: March 23rd to 27th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 23rd and 27th, 2026.
(APRIL FOOLS’ JOKE): New pool to honour Fort St. John businessman in its name and with 20-foot statue
On April 1st, 2026, Energeticcity.ca published this April Fools' Day prank story about Fort St. John’s new pool being named after one of the city’s most recognizable residents, local businessman Trevor Bolin.
(UPDATE) Two vehicles damaged in Highway 97 crash in Fort St. John
Emergency services were reportedly on the scene of a crash on the Alaska Highway in Fort St. John on March 31st.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala is out of intensive care: dad
VANCOUVER — The father of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victim Maya Gebala says his daughter has been transferred out of intensive care into a "recovery and rehab-focused unit." David...
‘Hold her close and never let go’: Tumbler Ridge victim makes strides towards recovery
David Gebala has been able to hug his daughter, Maya Gebala, for the first time since she suffered gunshot wounds to her head and neck as a result of the February 10th attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society executive director named Co-op Community Champion
March’s Co-op Community Champion has been named as Seanah Mollica, executive director of the Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society.
Seniors treated by Northern Health faced long surgical wait times, report finds
The wait times for seniors needing key surgeries from Northern Health in 2024/25 have been revealed, according to a report from the Office of the Seniors Advocate B.C.
Telus mobile network outage hits Fort St. John
Telus outages, first reported on March 28th, have continued to affect access to mobile networks in Fort St. John on March 31st.
Dawson Creek to move forward with next steps for new water source project
The City of Dawson Creek will be doing detailed technical work on its Water Supply System Project to find a new source of water other than the Kiskatinaw River.
Fort St. John trucking company praises community support after fire
Fort St. John's Poor Boy Trucking, which suffered a building fire on March 28th, is thanking the community for its support.
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment
Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
(Opinion) ‘Replace the Taylor Bridge, B.C. can’t afford to wait’
Chris Gardner, president and CEO of ICBA, is urging the B.C. provincial government to replace the Taylor Bridge. ICBA represents more than 4,500 member companies across British Columbia and Alberta.
