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UPDATE: Extreme cold alert issued for Peace Region cancelled

The extreme cold alert issued by Environment Canada has ended.

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Fort St. John Council Meetings rescheduled to January 6 for BC Resources Forum 

The City of Fort St. John has announced the first committee of the whole and council meetings of 2025 have been rescheduled.

Peace Gallery North unveils first exhibit of 2025

Peace Gallery North has announced “Realm of Fantasy” as its first exhibit in the new year.

West Moberly Alliance celebrates 2024 milestones: wind project, jobs & recognition

West Moberly Corporate Alliance (WMCA) took to social media to highlight some pivotal moments in 2024.

The photo shows the aftermath of a fire at Casey's Pub in Fort St. John. The building was destroyed by the fire.
Casey’s Pub owner says pub will not be re-opening, thanks former patrons and staff

Casey's Pub owner Dimitrios Karampelas released a public statement on January 3rd expressing his gratitude to everyone who has supported the bar through the years. 

Huskies donate $5K to FSJ Hospital Foundation cancer fund from Charity Game 

The Fort St. John Huskies announced that $5,000 was raised at their “Stick it to Cancer” game in November.

Prince George’s 2025 Sirens Cup coming to Kopar Memorial Arena

Prince George's police and firefighters are expressing their excitement over the upcoming 2025 Sirens Cup this month. 

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UPDATE: Chetwynd Hospital emergency department diversion extended

Northern Health has announced a diversion which began on Friday morning has been extended into the weekend at Chetwynd General Hospital.

Mother of Cole Hosack reflects on anniversary of her son’s disappearance

The mother of a man who has now been missing for over a year says New Year's Eve will never feel the same anymore.

Fort St. John and Prince George welcome their first babies of 2025

Northern Health has announced that Fort St. John and Prince George have welcomed their first babies of the new year. 

Evan Saugstad: 2025 – the year Canadians become Canadian, once again?

As the sun sets in 2024 and rises in 2025, how do you view your life?  Will 2025 be a sunrise or a sunset kind of year?

Fort St. John Huskies aim to regain momentum in final stretch

With the holiday season behind them, the Fort St. John Huskies get back on the ice with back-to-back games this weekend.

Fort St. John Huskies net six NWJHL All-Star selections

Six Fort St. John Huskies will take the ice to represent the East/West Division at the STRIKE GROUP North West Junior Hockey League’s (NWJHL) All-Star Game later this month.

PACF grant applications now open for Peace region farmers

Agriculture producers and farmers in the Peace Region can now apply for funding through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund (PACF) for its first intake in 2025. 

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Canadian Energy Regulator approves Westcoast Energy pipeline project near Fort St. John

More than a dozen kilometres of fuel pipelines are coming to Fort St. John and the surrounding area as part of B.C’s Westcoast Aspen Point Program.

BC Assessment says single-family home property values on the rise in Peace region

The typical assessed property value of a single-family home in the City of Fort St. John has risen by three per cent for 2025.

Northern Lights Raceway announces 2025 AGM

Local racetrack Northern Lights Raceway is slated to hold its 2025 Annual General Meeting next week.

Christmas Tree Drop-off in Fort St. John. (City of Fort St. John - Facebook)
City of Fort St. John collecting Christmas trees for High on Ice

With the holidays over, Fort St. John residents can get rid of their Christmas trees for free for the next few days.

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Chetwynd Hospital experiences service interruption on New Year’s Eve

Chetwynd Hospital’s emergency department experienced its last service interruption of 2024 on New Year’s Eve

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Fort St John Today: Celebrate the New Year

In this edition, celebrate the new year with New Year's Eve events. Plus, events happening Dec 31-Jan 6, 2024

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