CAPP: Fort St. John is top spender in natural gas supply chain industry
A new report from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers indicates Fort St. John spends more on natural gas supply chain infrastructure than any other community in B.C.
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Consultation opens on new Dawson Creek water supply project
Opportunities for public input into Dawson Creek's new water supply project include an in-person open house, a virtual information session and an online survey.
Pedestrian injured in Fort St. John motor vehicle incident
First responders received a call about a motor vehicle incident at Fort St. John's 9900 block of 100th Avenue on September 22nd at around 3:13 p.m.
Regional fire departments given more than $660,000 boost for gear and repairs
The Peace River Regional District has approved funding for the Charlie Lake and Moberly Lake fire departments for new gear and engine repairs.
Sentencing hearing set for man arrested in August
A man arrested in Fort St. John in August, Wayne Bradley Pizzey, is set to be sentenced in December 2025.
Nurses’ union invites PRRD to apply for new local governments award
The British Columbia Nurses' Union invited the Peace River Regional District to apply for the BCNU Health Care Champion award, to be given out this week in Victoria.
Fort St John Today: 100 Women Who Care
In this edition, 100 Women Who Care returns this evening. Plus, events happening September 23-29, 2025.
(UPDATE) Man arrested for Grindr robberies sentenced to over six years in prison
Corbyn Endicott, arrested following a series of Grindr robberies in the Dawson Creek area, has been sentenced to spend several years behind bars.
Restoration Society unveils re-branded name at open house
Blueberry River Restoration Society has been re-branded as Nan Wúújǫ Anawúúdle Restoration Society, a phrase in the Dane-zaa language.
Campfire ban remains in Fort St. John as it’s lifted elsewhere in fire centre
Category one fires are once again permitted in parts of the Prince George Fire Centre, although not Fort St. John, Dawson Creek or Fort Nelson.
‘Now is the time’ to address long-standing B.C.-Alberta electricity complaints, institute says
Alberta Electric System Operator's Restructured Energy Market plan has not resolved B.C.’s longstanding complaints about the electrical connection between the two provinces, the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions said.
Joint toxic drug alert issued for northern B.C.
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have jointly issued a toxic drug advisory for northern B.C.
Chetwynd ER closes for fourth time in one month
The Chetwynd General Hospital emergency department will be closed for more than 24 hours from 7 a.m. on September 23rd to 8 a.m. on September 24th.
Two new measles cases confirmed in Northern Health region
Two new measles cases have been confirmed by Northern Health on September 22nd, according to the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).
(UPDATE) Protest planned in Tumbler Ridge over ER on-call hours cut
Residents of the District of Tumbler Ridge have begun planning a protest against Northern Health's decision to slash its local emergency room on-call and weekend hours.
(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed: You want me to be a chili judge?
Energeticcity.ca reporter Ed Hitchins was a judge at Hudson's Hope Chili Cook-Off competition in 2025.
Dawson Creek youth faces uphill climb to Youth Athlete of the Year finals
Addison Webb of Dawson Creek is currently 16th in her semifinal group in the Youth Athlete of the Year competition to appear in Sports Illustrated.
Small wildfire near Fort St. John now ‘being held’
The wildfire was discovered by the BCWS on Sunday, September 21st, burning ‘out of control’ for several hours.
Court Report: September 15th to 19th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between September 15th and 19th.
B.C. Conservative leader enjoys 70.66 per cent support in leadership review despite controversies
British Columbia Conservative leader John Rustad says his party members have given him a "mandate to lead" with 70.66 per cent voting to support his leadership.
Consultation opens on new Dawson Creek water supply project
Opportunities for public input into Dawson Creek's new water supply project include an in-person open house, a virtual information session and an online survey.
Pedestrian injured in Fort St. John motor vehicle incident
First responders received a call about a motor vehicle incident at Fort St. John's 9900 block of 100th Avenue on September 22nd at around 3:13 p.m.
Regional fire departments given more than $660,000 boost for gear and repairs
The Peace River Regional District has approved funding for the Charlie Lake and Moberly Lake fire departments for new gear and engine repairs.
Sentencing hearing set for man arrested in August
A man arrested in Fort St. John in August, Wayne Bradley Pizzey, is set to be sentenced in December 2025.
Nurses’ union invites PRRD to apply for new local governments award
The British Columbia Nurses' Union invited the Peace River Regional District to apply for the BCNU Health Care Champion award, to be given out this week in Victoria.
Fort St John Today: 100 Women Who Care
In this edition, 100 Women Who Care returns this evening. Plus, events happening September 23-29, 2025.
(UPDATE) Man arrested for Grindr robberies sentenced to over six years in prison
Corbyn Endicott, arrested following a series of Grindr robberies in the Dawson Creek area, has been sentenced to spend several years behind bars.
Restoration Society unveils re-branded name at open house
Blueberry River Restoration Society has been re-branded as Nan Wúújǫ Anawúúdle Restoration Society, a phrase in the Dane-zaa language.
Campfire ban remains in Fort St. John as it’s lifted elsewhere in fire centre
Category one fires are once again permitted in parts of the Prince George Fire Centre, although not Fort St. John, Dawson Creek or Fort Nelson.
‘Now is the time’ to address long-standing B.C.-Alberta electricity complaints, institute says
Alberta Electric System Operator's Restructured Energy Market plan has not resolved B.C.’s longstanding complaints about the electrical connection between the two provinces, the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions said.
Joint toxic drug alert issued for northern B.C.
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have jointly issued a toxic drug advisory for northern B.C.
Chetwynd ER closes for fourth time in one month
The Chetwynd General Hospital emergency department will be closed for more than 24 hours from 7 a.m. on September 23rd to 8 a.m. on September 24th.
Two new measles cases confirmed in Northern Health region
Two new measles cases have been confirmed by Northern Health on September 22nd, according to the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC).
(UPDATE) Protest planned in Tumbler Ridge over ER on-call hours cut
Residents of the District of Tumbler Ridge have begun planning a protest against Northern Health's decision to slash its local emergency room on-call and weekend hours.
(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed: You want me to be a chili judge?
Energeticcity.ca reporter Ed Hitchins was a judge at Hudson's Hope Chili Cook-Off competition in 2025.
Dawson Creek youth faces uphill climb to Youth Athlete of the Year finals
Addison Webb of Dawson Creek is currently 16th in her semifinal group in the Youth Athlete of the Year competition to appear in Sports Illustrated.
Small wildfire near Fort St. John now ‘being held’
The wildfire was discovered by the BCWS on Sunday, September 21st, burning ‘out of control’ for several hours.
Court Report: September 15th to 19th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between September 15th and 19th.
B.C. Conservative leader enjoys 70.66 per cent support in leadership review despite controversies
British Columbia Conservative leader John Rustad says his party members have given him a "mandate to lead" with 70.66 per cent voting to support his leadership.
