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Minor injuries suffered after pick-up rear-ends semi-trailer in Taylor

RCMP units were called to the north end of the Taylor Hill at around 4 p.m. on October 1st after a pickup truck rear-ended a semi-trailer truck.

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Video Council Corner: Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Convention

In this episode, we're joined by Mayor Lilia Hansen to learn more about the Union of BC Municipalities and get a recap of the 2025 convention

‘Record-breaking’ Fuel Good Day raises nearly $8,000 for local groups

Co-op's Fuel Good Day 2025 raised a total of $7,991.19 for the SD60 Band, North Paw Animal Rescue and Energetic Edge Cheer Association.

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Overeaters Anonymous group launches in Fort St. John

Overeaters Anonymous meetings will be held every Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the spiritual room at the Fort St. John hospital.

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Court Report: September 22nd to 25th

Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between September 22nd and 25th.

Fort Nelson fall handgames tournament slated to begin

Fort Nelson First Nation's fall handgames tournament will be a three-day competition beginning on Friday, October 3rd, with up to $10,000 in prize money up for grabs.

MidOcean Energy to purchase stake in Petronas’ North Montney assets

Once the deal closes, MidOcean will be able to secure roughly 0.7 million tonnes of LNG per annum from Petronas’ supply chain.

Senior Flyers general manager upbeat about training camp, season start

Fort St. John Senior Flyers will hit the ice for the first training camp session tonight (October 1st) at the North Peace Arena.

Alberta commits $14m for new oil pipeline to B.C. coast

Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta is committing $14 million to a West Coast oil pipeline do-over that hinges on First Nations getting on board early and Ottawa reversing a tanker ban.

Fort St. John mill celebrates 250,000 injury-free hours with family event

LP Peace Valley celebrated the milestone with a 'Family Day at the Mill' event on September 10th.

Northern Health closes six ERs for 81 hours combined in one month

Northern Health has passed the 600 hour mark on emergency room closures in the Peace River region and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality as of September 2025.

Latest American tariffs on B.C. lumber are ‘absurd,’ says Premier David Eby

Premier David Eby says the softwood lumber industry is "under direct attack" after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an additional tariff of 10 per cent on imported softwood lumber.

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PRRD releases Regional Zoning Bylaw draft for public input

An online survey on the PRRD's zoning bylaw draft is available until November 30th. Venues for engagement events will be announced at a later date.

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Trail race with a twist to benefit School District 60 school’s track programs

The Battle of the Beatton around Beatton Provincial Park will feature races over two distances - one with a staggered start - on Sunday, October 5th.

Campfire ban lifted in northeast B.C.

The category one campfire ban is being lifted across northeast B.C., including in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson, on Wednesday, October 1st.

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PRRD investigates solid waste management in Peace River region

The Peace River Regional District has begun searching for a firm to investigate the needs of solid waste management in the region and the efficiency of the current system.

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BCCDC reports no new measles cases across province

The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported no new cases of measles across the province in its latest update on September 29th.

‘We’re resilient’: Guests, dignitaries and residents reflect on the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

First Nations communities and groups across the Peace River region held several celebrations marking the day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Kealy joins local chamber of commerce for informative luncheon

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy will be guest speaking at a luncheon hosted by the Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce this November.

Indigenous-led comedy tour to include date in Dawson Creek

The Bad Apples Comedy Tour will also feature stops in the Yukon and Northwest Territories throughout October.

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