Supporters and sufferers gather for Multiple Sclerosis walk in Fort St. John
The annual walk for Multiple Sclerosis took place on Sunday, May 24th at Fort St. John's Festival Plaza
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Local track and field athletes prepare for upcoming provincial championships
12 athletes from both Bert Bowes Middle School and North Peace Secondary School are heading to Langley for the BC Sports provincial track and field championships which start June 4th.
Joint rescue of injured ATV rider conducted near Tumbler Ridge
Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue, in partnership with NPSAR and Bailey Helicopters rescued an injured ATV rider on May 23rd.
‘The room was packed:’ residents talk youth support at Mental Health Conference
The City of Fort St. John recently held a mental health conference to discuss support for youth.
(UPDATE) ‘We’re new, the problem isn’t:’ Local woman aims to help locals ‘lost in the crowd’ with new healing society
Devynn Lessard-Wiebe wants to help others in Fort St. John and area with her Sevynn Spirits Healing Society.
Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce to host governance leadership session
The Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a governance leadership session in June.
Court Report: May 18th to May 22nd
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 18th and May 22nd, 2026.
New flight care paramedics improve access to medical care
The introduction of two new flight care paramedic designation will help patients across the province receive quicker access to medical care.
Fort St. John schools organize food drive for Women’s Resource Society
Baldonnel Elementary School organized a food drive for the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society, which was later joined by Wonowon Elementary School and C.M. Finch Elementary School.
New BC Hydro program will help lower bills and reduce energy use, says provincial government
BC Hydro has launched Power Smart 2.0, calling it the largest-ever conservation program.
Indigenous Explainers: The Tipi and the architectural history of First Nations peoples
It is an untrue stereotype that the ancestral Indigenous peoples all lived in these dwellings.
Preschool closes as province commits $5M to childcare spaces
Hoot and Howl Preschool in Fort St. John will be shutting down due to low enrolment on June 30th.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: 100 Episodes of This Week in the Peace
In this edition of the Weekly Review, we celebrate 100 episodes of This Week in the Peace. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
(UPDATE) Cell, landline service disrupted in Fort St. John
Three major service providers are reporting phone and landline outages in the Fort St. John area.
Recycle-It hosting 2026 Free Stuff Weekend
Residents in Fort St. John will be able to get rid of their unwanted household items while searching for free stuff thanks to Free Stuff Weekend
Fort St. John RCMP arrest seven in drug and firearm seizure
Seven people have been arrested following the execution of a search warrant by Fort St. John RCMP.
Taylor Flats 200 dates announced by jet boat racing club
Local jet boat racing world champion, Gord Humphrey, is expected to return to race on the event which takes place in late June
SD60 approves $107M+ 2026/2027 budget
School District 60 is moving towards finalizing its $107 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year.
Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic nixes walk-in services
Effective July 1st, the Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic will not offer walk-in clinic services.
Single-lane traffic on Highway 52 due to wildfire
There will be single-lane alternating traffic daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Highway 52 due to the Sunderman Creek wildfire.
Local track and field athletes prepare for upcoming provincial championships
12 athletes from both Bert Bowes Middle School and North Peace Secondary School are heading to Langley for the BC Sports provincial track and field championships which start June 4th.
Joint rescue of injured ATV rider conducted near Tumbler Ridge
Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue, in partnership with NPSAR and Bailey Helicopters rescued an injured ATV rider on May 23rd.
‘The room was packed:’ residents talk youth support at Mental Health Conference
The City of Fort St. John recently held a mental health conference to discuss support for youth.
(UPDATE) ‘We’re new, the problem isn’t:’ Local woman aims to help locals ‘lost in the crowd’ with new healing society
Devynn Lessard-Wiebe wants to help others in Fort St. John and area with her Sevynn Spirits Healing Society.
Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce to host governance leadership session
The Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a governance leadership session in June.
Court Report: May 18th to May 22nd
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 18th and May 22nd, 2026.
New flight care paramedics improve access to medical care
The introduction of two new flight care paramedic designation will help patients across the province receive quicker access to medical care.
Fort St. John schools organize food drive for Women’s Resource Society
Baldonnel Elementary School organized a food drive for the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society, which was later joined by Wonowon Elementary School and C.M. Finch Elementary School.
New BC Hydro program will help lower bills and reduce energy use, says provincial government
BC Hydro has launched Power Smart 2.0, calling it the largest-ever conservation program.
Indigenous Explainers: The Tipi and the architectural history of First Nations peoples
It is an untrue stereotype that the ancestral Indigenous peoples all lived in these dwellings.
Preschool closes as province commits $5M to childcare spaces
Hoot and Howl Preschool in Fort St. John will be shutting down due to low enrolment on June 30th.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: 100 Episodes of This Week in the Peace
In this edition of the Weekly Review, we celebrate 100 episodes of This Week in the Peace. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
(UPDATE) Cell, landline service disrupted in Fort St. John
Three major service providers are reporting phone and landline outages in the Fort St. John area.
Recycle-It hosting 2026 Free Stuff Weekend
Residents in Fort St. John will be able to get rid of their unwanted household items while searching for free stuff thanks to Free Stuff Weekend
Fort St. John RCMP arrest seven in drug and firearm seizure
Seven people have been arrested following the execution of a search warrant by Fort St. John RCMP.
Taylor Flats 200 dates announced by jet boat racing club
Local jet boat racing world champion, Gord Humphrey, is expected to return to race on the event which takes place in late June
SD60 approves $107M+ 2026/2027 budget
School District 60 is moving towards finalizing its $107 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year.
Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic nixes walk-in services
Effective July 1st, the Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic will not offer walk-in clinic services.
Single-lane traffic on Highway 52 due to wildfire
There will be single-lane alternating traffic daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Highway 52 due to the Sunderman Creek wildfire.
