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(UPDATE) Classic Cruisers’ acting president resigns

The acting president of the Fort St John Classic Cruisers Club has suddenly resigned.

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‘Celebrate the joy of music’ at 2025 SD 60 Band FUNdraiser coming in March

Everyone will get the chance to experience live student performances, fun activities and more with School District 60’s (SD 60) Band FUNdraiser returning soon. 

BC Transplant reports lowest number of organ transplants in Northern Health region since 2016

Twenty people living in the Northern Health coverage area received organ transplants in 2024, according to the Provincial Health Services Authority’s (PHSA) BC Transplant program.

Learning the ‘fundamentals of Arctic sport’: Fort Nelson First Nation to host iSPARC camp

FNFN’s Chalo School is set to host an iSPARC athletic and coaching clinic development camp highlighting Arctic games.

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One dead, one injured after two weekend shootings in Dawson Creek

The RCMP’s North District Major Crime Unit has taken over an investigation into shootings in Dawson Creek that left one person dead and another injured.

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Dawson Creek and District Hospital emergency department diverted due to ‘staffing challenges’

The Dawson Creek and District Hospital is experiencing its first emergency department diversion of 2025.

Two people injured in two-vehicle collision in downtown Fort St. John

Two people were taken to the hospital following a recent two-vehicle collision in Fort St. John, police say.

Energetic Edge celebrates Cold Snap Championship win

A Fort St. John cheerleading squad blew away its competition in capturing a cheerleading title in Edmonton.

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Charges laid against arrested suspects in Dawson Creek drive-by shooting investigation

Dawson Creek RCMP officers say charges have been laid against two suspects arrested in connection with a recent shooting in the city.

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Fort St John Today: FSJ Association for Community Living

In this edition, we highlight the FSJ Association for Community Living. Plus, events happening January 21-27, 2025

Nenan Dane taking submissions for Youth Advisory Committee

First Nations family services organization Nenan Dane has announced plans to form its first Youth Advisory Committee (YAC).

(UPDATE): Missing person located by Fort St. John RCMP

The missing individual described in the article below has been located. In accordance with our policy, we have removed information from the article below that could be used to identify them.

Fort St. John to work with FSJACL on new potential housing project

The City of Fort St. John announced on Monday, January 20th, that it is in the preliminary stages of a new “potential project” in the downtown core area.

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Ambulance workers voice concerns over new overtime policy

Ambulances sit empty across British Columbia as the union and the province clash over a new overtime policy which is negatively impacting caller wait times. 

Fort St. John Huskies shine in 8-3 NWJHL All-Star game victory

Six all-stars from the Fort St. John Huskies’ were steady contributors during the 2025 STRIKE GROUP North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) all-star game in Sexsmith on January 19th.

Jessica Kalman stepping down as Executive Director of Fort St. John Literacy Society

The Fort St. John Literacy Society has announced that Executive Director Jessica Kalman will be leaving her position after seven years. 

Award-winning author Helen Knott shares inspiring journey on ‘Before the Peace’ podcast

Award-winning Indigenous writer Helen Knott stopped by Moose Media studios to chat with Chris Walker on the latest episode of ‘Before the Peace.’

RCMP make arrest during search warrant execution

Police officers in Fort St. John arrested someone Friday afternoon after executing a search warrant at a residence.

University of Northern British Columbia receives multi-million dollar grants to foster innovation

Researchers at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) have been given access to new federal funding and entrepreneurial skills training initiatives to help foster the next generation of Canadian innovators. 

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Video Peace River Regional District 2024 Year-In-Review

Peace River Regional District Chair Leonard Hiebert recently shared a look into the PRRD's journey through 2024.

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