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Fort St. John teams shine at KIBIHT 2024 in Kamloops

The prestigious Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament (KIBIHT) took place last weekend, with heavy participation from Fort St. John teams.

Wonowon Elementary starts facility upgrades for people with disabilities

Wonowon Elementary School is beginning upgrades and replacements to improve the facility and provide better access for people with disabilities.

Member of parliament shares hopes for a spring federal election

Member of Parliament Bob Zimmer says he is looking forward to the new year and all that is to come in politics. 

Member of Parliament reflects on 2024 Provincial Election

One of the members of parliament for the Peace River region is looking forward to the Conservative movement in politics continuing into the new year. 

Huskies lose perfect December in defeat to Navigators

The Fort St. John Huskies’ perfect December was interrupted on December 21st, as they fell to the North Peace Navigators in their final STRIKE GROUP North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) game before Christmas.

Horse rescued in Fort St. John adopted to Vancouver Island

A pregnant horse rescued in Fort St. John was one of the most memorable rescues of the year for the BC SPCA.

Zimmer shares hope for early federal election on This Week in the Peace

On the December 20th episode of This Week in the Peace, Energeticcity.ca’s Steve Berard welcomed Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer to discuss the state of Canada and the federal government. 

Bold Woman: Becky Mercereau

December’s Bold Woman of the Month believes in the importance of having the confidence to step out of the crowd and your comfort zone. 

Police arrest “prolific offender” with illegal firearm at traffic stop

Police officers say a “prolific offender” has been arrested and now remains in police custody after being caught at a traffic stop.

Grande Prairie’s J.D.A Ventures acquires Maxim Industries Incorporated

A Grande Prairie-based trucking and hauling company has announced its purchase of a local oilfield trucking company in an effort to become “a part of [the] Fort St. John community.”

NRRM receives 2024 Interim Housing Needs Assessment Report

At their December 9th meeting, Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) council received a presentation on its 2024 Interim Housing Needs Assessment Report, which shows an oversupply of housing. 

Huskies aim for perfect December with victory over Navigators

A victory on December 21st might be the final touch on what could be a very Merry Christmas for the Fort St. John Huskies.

Fort St. John outlines details for annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show

Details have been announced for the City of Fort St. John’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration.

Coastal Gaslink donates helicopter rescue kit to North Peace Search and Rescue

Members of North Peace Search and Rescue (NPSAR) say they’ve received a piece of search and rescue equipment through a donation from Coastal GasLink.

Alberta RCMP officers locate stolen vehicle from Fort St. John

Police officers in Alberta have located a vehicle stolen from Fort St. John, and are asking the public for help finding the suspected thief.

B.C. repeals public drug use law after challenge and Ottawa’s similar changes

UPDATE: Pine Pass receives another snowfall warning

Another snowfall warning has been issued for a stretch of Highway 97 near Chetwynd.

SD 60 endorses Equity Action Plan

During its December 16th meeting, the School District 60 (SD60) board officially endorsed its Equity Action Plan (EAP) to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students. 

Prophet River First Nation’s history and culture unveiled in new video

Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) has uploaded a new video showing a slice of the Nation on mile 233 on the Alaska Highway to Youtube.