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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.
PRRD to begin regional risk assessment and mapping project
The Peace River Regional District has begun a project involving risk mapping for environmental and climate hazards with Associated Engineering.
PRRD discusses supporting STARS with three-year funding commitment
The Peace River Regional District has discussed a new three-year funding commitment to STARS to support its Grande Prairie base.
‘Really special’: Inaugural Gathering of Nations held in Dawson Creek
First Nations from across western and northern Canada came together from September 18th to 21st, 2025 for the inaugural Gathering of Nations at Dawson Creek's Ovintiv Events Centre.
Blueberry River First Nations launches campaign to educate public about provincial agreement
The information campaign, complete with videos and information seeks, to educate the public about the Implementation Agreement signed between Blueberry River First Nations and the provincial government back in 2023.
Wind warning issued for North Peace and southern Fort Nelson regions
North Peace and Fort Nelson residents are being urged by Environment Canada to expect and prepare for strong winds on September 22nd.
Huskies squander early lead, lose in Beaverlodge
The Fort St. John Huskies win streak was snapped at two games on September 19th against the Beaverlodge Blades.
PRRD opposes healthcare coverage cuts in Tumbler Ridge
The Peace River Regional District has voted to support the District of Tumbler Ridge in publicly opposing changes announced by Northern Health regarding its on-call and weekend coverage at the community's healthcare centre.
Hundreds attend Fort St. John vigil for Charlie Kirk
The vigil was held on Friday, September 19th in Centennial Park, beginning at 7 p.m, with guest speakers including MP Bob Zimmer and local pastor Logan Harder.
Man sentenced to two years of house arrest for possessing child pornography
Luke Warrener, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing child pornography and was sentenced to house arrest on September 18th at the Fort St. John Provincial Court.
Father acquitted after ‘applying force’ to stop daughter taking ride with potentially drunk driver
In a verdict written by Judge Darin Reeves, a father has been cleared of wrongdoing after he stopped his daughter taking a ride with a potentially drunk driver.
Two-hectare wildfire discovered south of Fort St. John
Firefighters are battling a two-hectare wildfire south of Fort St. John which was discovered on September 21st.
$5k reward offered after jet boat stolen in Fort St. John
A 19-foot aluminum Muskwa jet boat and EZ Loader boat trailer bearing the BC licence plate UJJ56B was stolen on September 18th from 85A Avenue in Fort St. John.
‘Purple Light Nights’ domestic violence awareness campaign comes to Fort St. John
An organizer leading Purple Light Nights, a new domestic violence awareness campaign launching in October in Fort St. John, says it was inspired by what he noticed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Radiothon raises over $32,000 — so far
With donations still being accepted until the end of September, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Radiothon has raised $32,255 so far.
Hundreds of former orphan wells north of Fort Nelson sold to data centre company
Hundreds of former Erikson National Energy wells that were previously designated as ‘orphans’ and set to be cleaned up by the BC Energy Regulator have been sold to WildBoy Energy.
One man taken to hospital after mental health crisis leads to tasing
A person in Fort St. John was taken to the hospital after being tased during what RCMP officers described as an “extreme mental health crisis.”
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.
PRRD to begin regional risk assessment and mapping project
The Peace River Regional District has begun a project involving risk mapping for environmental and climate hazards with Associated Engineering.
PRRD discusses supporting STARS with three-year funding commitment
The Peace River Regional District has discussed a new three-year funding commitment to STARS to support its Grande Prairie base.
‘Really special’: Inaugural Gathering of Nations held in Dawson Creek
First Nations from across western and northern Canada came together from September 18th to 21st, 2025 for the inaugural Gathering of Nations at Dawson Creek's Ovintiv Events Centre.
Blueberry River First Nations launches campaign to educate public about provincial agreement
The information campaign, complete with videos and information seeks, to educate the public about the Implementation Agreement signed between Blueberry River First Nations and the provincial government back in 2023.
Wind warning issued for North Peace and southern Fort Nelson regions
North Peace and Fort Nelson residents are being urged by Environment Canada to expect and prepare for strong winds on September 22nd.
Huskies squander early lead, lose in Beaverlodge
The Fort St. John Huskies win streak was snapped at two games on September 19th against the Beaverlodge Blades.
PRRD opposes healthcare coverage cuts in Tumbler Ridge
The Peace River Regional District has voted to support the District of Tumbler Ridge in publicly opposing changes announced by Northern Health regarding its on-call and weekend coverage at the community's healthcare centre.
Hundreds attend Fort St. John vigil for Charlie Kirk
The vigil was held on Friday, September 19th in Centennial Park, beginning at 7 p.m, with guest speakers including MP Bob Zimmer and local pastor Logan Harder.
Man sentenced to two years of house arrest for possessing child pornography
Luke Warrener, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing child pornography and was sentenced to house arrest on September 18th at the Fort St. John Provincial Court.
Father acquitted after ‘applying force’ to stop daughter taking ride with potentially drunk driver
In a verdict written by Judge Darin Reeves, a father has been cleared of wrongdoing after he stopped his daughter taking a ride with a potentially drunk driver.
Two-hectare wildfire discovered south of Fort St. John
Firefighters are battling a two-hectare wildfire south of Fort St. John which was discovered on September 21st.
$5k reward offered after jet boat stolen in Fort St. John
A 19-foot aluminum Muskwa jet boat and EZ Loader boat trailer bearing the BC licence plate UJJ56B was stolen on September 18th from 85A Avenue in Fort St. John.
‘Purple Light Nights’ domestic violence awareness campaign comes to Fort St. John
An organizer leading Purple Light Nights, a new domestic violence awareness campaign launching in October in Fort St. John, says it was inspired by what he noticed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Radiothon raises over $32,000 — so far
With donations still being accepted until the end of September, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Radiothon has raised $32,255 so far.
Hundreds of former orphan wells north of Fort Nelson sold to data centre company
Hundreds of former Erikson National Energy wells that were previously designated as ‘orphans’ and set to be cleaned up by the BC Energy Regulator have been sold to WildBoy Energy.
One man taken to hospital after mental health crisis leads to tasing
A person in Fort St. John was taken to the hospital after being tased during what RCMP officers described as an “extreme mental health crisis.”
