New sheriffs to arrive at courthouses in Fort St John and across the province
Courthouses in Fort St John, Dawson Creek and other northern municipalities will be getting new sheriffs from the Justice Institute of British Columbia's graduating class.
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Youth speed skaters race to personal bests at national Long Track Championship
Tween-aged skaters raced against the nation’s best at this weekend’s Canadian Youth Long Track Championship at the Pomeroy Sports Centre.
(UPDATED): Missing woman found safe
RCMP officers in Grande Prairie were looking to the public for help finding a missing woman.
Earthquake hits west of Fort St. John
An earthquake has been reported west of Fort St. John on Saturday, February 8th.
City councillors rally in bid to win $250K for North Peace Arena
Fort St John's North Peace Arena’s bid to win the 2025 Kraft Hockeyville competition got a boost from city council on February 5th.
‘Sechile Sedare’ premieres at North Peace Cultural Centre
North Peace Cultural Centre welcomed the Sechile Sedare duo to the theatre for their first performance in Fort St John.
Flyers’ coach: ‘Bounces need to go our way’ for playoff success
Fort St. John Senior Flyers head coach Eric Nystrouk says the team need “bounces go our way” to have a chance at advancing in the North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) playoffs.
Fort Nelson traffic to increase in February amid gas line maintenance
Fort Nelson and nearby communities might see an increase in truck traffic from February 10th to February 22nd while natural gas line maintenance takes place.
Mukluk Bonspiel to return to Fort St John for High on Ice Winter Festival
The Fort St. John Curling Club is scheduled to host its annual Mukluk Bonspiel next weekend.
Unemployment on the rise in the northeast, says Statistics Canada
Unemployment in northeastern B.C. rose significantly from the end of 2024 to the beginning of 2025, according to Statistics Canada.
One suspect in custody as RCMP investigation into 100th Avenue fire continues
A suspect is currently in RCMP custody as part of an investigation into a fire in Fort St. John on Thursday, January 6th.
Minister announces new legislation to speed-up clean energy projects
Adrian Dix, minister of energy and climate solutions, has announced new legislation will be introduced this month to fast track clean energy production in British Columbia.
Firefighters tackle 100th Avenue blaze in home above commercial building
Fifteen firefighters rushed to tackle a blaze on 100th Avenue in Fort St. John on February 6th.
Warning over new scam using job seekers as ‘money mules’
RCMP officers in Prince George are warning the public of a new scam affecting people looking for jobs.
Work begins to expand transit options in Northern Rockies
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) staff members are already taking steps to address some of the transit needs outlined in a recent survey.
Indigenous Justice Centre to open in Fort St. John
Fort St. John will be one of six cities around the province to open an Indigenous Justice Centre (IJC) centring on First Nations’ justice strategy.
Huskies’ goaltender named top in NWJHL league
Huskies goaltender Evan Baker was recognized as the best in the Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) for 2024-25.
Employment continues to decline at BC Hydro’s Site C dam
The BC Hydro workforce at the Site C dam continues to decline as the project moves closer to completion.
‘$2.2 billion at risk in BC’ from new homes in flood and wildfire areas, report claims
$2.2 billion is being put at risk from house building in wildfire and flood-risk areas in British Columbia, a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute says.
Youth speed skaters race to personal bests at national Long Track Championship
Tween-aged skaters raced against the nation’s best at this weekend’s Canadian Youth Long Track Championship at the Pomeroy Sports Centre.
(UPDATED): Missing woman found safe
RCMP officers in Grande Prairie were looking to the public for help finding a missing woman.
Earthquake hits west of Fort St. John
An earthquake has been reported west of Fort St. John on Saturday, February 8th.
City councillors rally in bid to win $250K for North Peace Arena
Fort St John's North Peace Arena’s bid to win the 2025 Kraft Hockeyville competition got a boost from city council on February 5th.
‘Sechile Sedare’ premieres at North Peace Cultural Centre
North Peace Cultural Centre welcomed the Sechile Sedare duo to the theatre for their first performance in Fort St John.
Flyers’ coach: ‘Bounces need to go our way’ for playoff success
Fort St. John Senior Flyers head coach Eric Nystrouk says the team need “bounces go our way” to have a chance at advancing in the North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) playoffs.
Fort Nelson traffic to increase in February amid gas line maintenance
Fort Nelson and nearby communities might see an increase in truck traffic from February 10th to February 22nd while natural gas line maintenance takes place.
Mukluk Bonspiel to return to Fort St John for High on Ice Winter Festival
The Fort St. John Curling Club is scheduled to host its annual Mukluk Bonspiel next weekend.
Unemployment on the rise in the northeast, says Statistics Canada
Unemployment in northeastern B.C. rose significantly from the end of 2024 to the beginning of 2025, according to Statistics Canada.
One suspect in custody as RCMP investigation into 100th Avenue fire continues
A suspect is currently in RCMP custody as part of an investigation into a fire in Fort St. John on Thursday, January 6th.
Minister announces new legislation to speed-up clean energy projects
Adrian Dix, minister of energy and climate solutions, has announced new legislation will be introduced this month to fast track clean energy production in British Columbia.
Firefighters tackle 100th Avenue blaze in home above commercial building
Fifteen firefighters rushed to tackle a blaze on 100th Avenue in Fort St. John on February 6th.
Warning over new scam using job seekers as ‘money mules’
RCMP officers in Prince George are warning the public of a new scam affecting people looking for jobs.
Work begins to expand transit options in Northern Rockies
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) staff members are already taking steps to address some of the transit needs outlined in a recent survey.
Indigenous Justice Centre to open in Fort St. John
Fort St. John will be one of six cities around the province to open an Indigenous Justice Centre (IJC) centring on First Nations’ justice strategy.
Huskies’ goaltender named top in NWJHL league
Huskies goaltender Evan Baker was recognized as the best in the Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) for 2024-25.
Employment continues to decline at BC Hydro’s Site C dam
The BC Hydro workforce at the Site C dam continues to decline as the project moves closer to completion.
‘$2.2 billion at risk in BC’ from new homes in flood and wildfire areas, report claims
$2.2 billion is being put at risk from house building in wildfire and flood-risk areas in British Columbia, a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute says.
