Local non-profit head issued an interim order by BCCSW
Wellness Truth and Families Foundation's executive director, Lisa Jewell, was issued an interim order on April 24th in response to allegations.
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WMFN Chief named keynote speaker at Indigenous Resources Opportunities Conference
Roland Willson will be part of a panel discussing the Hope Truck Initiative, which had its first edition in 2025
Funding for Dawson Creek medical accommodation set to be discontinued
Bultery's House in Dawson Creek is set to have its funding discontinued in December 2026.
B.C. Conservatives call for update on Northern B.C. involuntary care facility
The Conservative Party of British Columbia is calling on the provincial government to provide an update on a proposed Prince George involuntary care facility.
“It helps build community:” Robert Ogilvie Elementary School principal reflects on Art Show
The Art Show at the Robert Ogilvie Elementary School had more than 200 students showcasing their artwork on May 4th.
BC residents can now receive text and email cancer screening updates
BC Residents will now be able to receive cancer screening updates directly to their devices via text and email.
Fort St. John charity to host book market for public library
The Friends of the Fort St. John Public Library will be hosting its Spring Book Market on May 30th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Peace Cultural Centre's concourse.
PRRD cancels evacuation order, issues alert for Old Fort Road
The Peace River Regional District has cancelled its Old Fort Landslide evacuation order, while an alert remains in place as of May 21st at 12 p.m.
Filmmaker seeks to empower Indigenous communities with training program
Farhan Umedaly was inspired to put together the Empowering Filmmaking program after his work on the 2015 documentary The Last Stand for Lelu
Beards Brewing hosts ‘Pints for Pets’ fundraiser to support animal rescue
Beard's Brewing Company's will be hosting a Pints for Pets fundraiser in support on On Our Way Home Animal Rescue Society on May 21st.
BC Hydro names Site C dam after John Horgan
BC Hydro and the Province of B.C. have announced the Site C hydroelectric dam will be officially named the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station.
B.C. Minister says RCMP investigation of Tumbler Ridge shooting in final stages
Police investigation into Tumbler Ridge shooting in final stages.
Fort St. John middle school to host craft fair in June
Dr. Kearney Middle School's Craft Fair has been scheduled for June 6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school.
Accused admits stabbing man in Prince George motel
A Dawson Creek man charged with second-degree murder in a 2022 killing pleaded guilty May 14 in BC Supreme Court to the lesser included offence of manslaughter.
RCMP has duty to reveal guns used in Tumbler Ridge shooting, advocacy groups say
The groups say withholding the information prevents informed debate about Canada's gun control laws.
WMFN announces 2026 West Mo Days
The event featuring competitions, presentations, performances and Indigenous Culture, West Mo Days will take place in late July.
NPSHS Radiothon to raise funds for new roof
100.1 Moose FM's radiothon will help raise funds for a new roof for the North Peace Seniors Housing Society on June 5th from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Safeway Fort St. John.
Deputy Fire Chief talks child car seat safety for National Road Safety Week
The Fort St. John Fire Department has members who are BCAA-accredited child seat safety educators
WMFN Chief named keynote speaker at Indigenous Resources Opportunities Conference
Roland Willson will be part of a panel discussing the Hope Truck Initiative, which had its first edition in 2025
Funding for Dawson Creek medical accommodation set to be discontinued
Bultery's House in Dawson Creek is set to have its funding discontinued in December 2026.
B.C. Conservatives call for update on Northern B.C. involuntary care facility
The Conservative Party of British Columbia is calling on the provincial government to provide an update on a proposed Prince George involuntary care facility.
“It helps build community:” Robert Ogilvie Elementary School principal reflects on Art Show
The Art Show at the Robert Ogilvie Elementary School had more than 200 students showcasing their artwork on May 4th.
BC residents can now receive text and email cancer screening updates
BC Residents will now be able to receive cancer screening updates directly to their devices via text and email.
Fort St. John charity to host book market for public library
The Friends of the Fort St. John Public Library will be hosting its Spring Book Market on May 30th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Peace Cultural Centre's concourse.
PRRD cancels evacuation order, issues alert for Old Fort Road
The Peace River Regional District has cancelled its Old Fort Landslide evacuation order, while an alert remains in place as of May 21st at 12 p.m.
Filmmaker seeks to empower Indigenous communities with training program
Farhan Umedaly was inspired to put together the Empowering Filmmaking program after his work on the 2015 documentary The Last Stand for Lelu
Beards Brewing hosts ‘Pints for Pets’ fundraiser to support animal rescue
Beard's Brewing Company's will be hosting a Pints for Pets fundraiser in support on On Our Way Home Animal Rescue Society on May 21st.
BC Hydro names Site C dam after John Horgan
BC Hydro and the Province of B.C. have announced the Site C hydroelectric dam will be officially named the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station.
B.C. Minister says RCMP investigation of Tumbler Ridge shooting in final stages
Police investigation into Tumbler Ridge shooting in final stages.
Fort St. John middle school to host craft fair in June
Dr. Kearney Middle School's Craft Fair has been scheduled for June 6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school.
Accused admits stabbing man in Prince George motel
A Dawson Creek man charged with second-degree murder in a 2022 killing pleaded guilty May 14 in BC Supreme Court to the lesser included offence of manslaughter.
RCMP has duty to reveal guns used in Tumbler Ridge shooting, advocacy groups say
The groups say withholding the information prevents informed debate about Canada's gun control laws.
WMFN announces 2026 West Mo Days
The event featuring competitions, presentations, performances and Indigenous Culture, West Mo Days will take place in late July.
NPSHS Radiothon to raise funds for new roof
100.1 Moose FM's radiothon will help raise funds for a new roof for the North Peace Seniors Housing Society on June 5th from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Safeway Fort St. John.
Deputy Fire Chief talks child car seat safety for National Road Safety Week
The Fort St. John Fire Department has members who are BCAA-accredited child seat safety educators
