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.
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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
Expansion project delaying shipping and receiving of core from Fort St. John
The core facility in Fort St. John will be unable to ship or receive core due to a warehouse expansion, BCER said.
Court Report: May 11th to May 15th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 11th and May 15th, 2026.
Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation seeks new board member
The Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation is looking for a general member to join its board.
Volunteer shortage pauses 2027 Fort St. John Air Show
The 2027 Fort St. John Air Show has been cancelled due to a shortage of volunteers.
FSJ Army Cadets selling tickets for Father’s Day raffle
The FSJ Army Cadets will be hosting a Father's Day raffle until June 17th.
Temporary closure scheduled for Buick Water Station
The Buick Water Station, one of the five water stations run by the PRRD will experience a service disruption from May 26th to 28th.
Snowbirds grounded after 2026 season, new planes incoming
CT-114 jet trainers, the Snowbirds planes since the 1970s, will be decommissioned after the 2026 season.
North Peace Cultural Society to host three-day festival in June
The North Peace Cultural Society will host its Bright Nights in June festival, scheduled to start on June 11th at the North Peace Cultural Centre.
Hudson’s Hope ER closes again for another week
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre's emergency department will be closed for another week until May 25th at 8.30 a.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
Expansion project delaying shipping and receiving of core from Fort St. John
The core facility in Fort St. John will be unable to ship or receive core due to a warehouse expansion, BCER said.
Court Report: May 11th to May 15th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 11th and May 15th, 2026.
Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation seeks new board member
The Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation is looking for a general member to join its board.
Volunteer shortage pauses 2027 Fort St. John Air Show
The 2027 Fort St. John Air Show has been cancelled due to a shortage of volunteers.
FSJ Army Cadets selling tickets for Father’s Day raffle
The FSJ Army Cadets will be hosting a Father's Day raffle until June 17th.
Temporary closure scheduled for Buick Water Station
The Buick Water Station, one of the five water stations run by the PRRD will experience a service disruption from May 26th to 28th.
Snowbirds grounded after 2026 season, new planes incoming
CT-114 jet trainers, the Snowbirds planes since the 1970s, will be decommissioned after the 2026 season.
North Peace Cultural Society to host three-day festival in June
The North Peace Cultural Society will host its Bright Nights in June festival, scheduled to start on June 11th at the North Peace Cultural Centre.
Hudson’s Hope ER closes again for another week
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre's emergency department will be closed for another week until May 25th at 8.30 a.m.
