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Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closes for 11th working day since late February

'Staffing shortages' have closed the Hudson's Hope Health Centre on March 30th for the 11th working day since February 24th.

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Winter Fest’s record-breaking 2026 Slide Hill to be taken down

The MNP 360 Slide Hill, constructed for Fort St. John's Winter Fest 2026, will be taken down starting today, March 30th.

(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Canada geese on ice

Regular contributor Ken Boon writes on the new Site C dam and how it has impacted the gaggle of geese who move onto his property each year.

Warning of up to 10 cm of snowfall in Tumbler Ridge, says Environment Canada

Environment Canada says as much as 10 centimetres of snow could fall in Tumbler Ridge overnight from March 29th to 30th.

Citizen-led IIO to investigate after person suffers life-threatening injuries in Fort St. John traffic stop

A traffic stop in Fort St. John on March 29th is being investigated by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) after officers discharged a firearm and a person was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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Fort St. John council to revise development permit areas across city

The City of Fort St. John is working on updates to its Zoning Bylaw following an updated Official Community Plan.

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Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Recent Updates

In this edition of the Weekly Review, we share some recent updates in the newsroom. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.

(UPDATE) Local Conservative association prepares to support new candidate selection with AGM

The B.C. Conservative Peace River North Riding Association will be hosting the open AGM on April 11th, 2026.

‘Kind and gentle soul’ killed in Charlie Lake remembered by family for ‘smile and joy’

Gurkirat Singh Manocha passed away on March 13th, 2026, after succumbing to serious injuries following an 'altercation' in Charlie Lake.

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Long-standing Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow president resigns

Connie Greyeyes has resigned from her position as board president of the Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow.

Site C work camp moved to support nation-building project in northern B.C.

VANCOUVER — BC Hydro says it's relocating and repurposing the majority of its work camp for building the Site C hydroelectric dam to support the construction of the North Coast...

Joint federal-provincial commission into Tumbler Ridge shooting an option: minister

VICTORIA — A joint federal-provincial commission could look into the shooting that killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., says British Columbia's public safety minister. Nina Krieger says a joint...

BC Grain Producers Association president talks ALC staffing cuts ‘concern’

The BC Grain Producers Association's president has spoken out against the decision to slash more than 40 Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) staffing positions.

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(UPDATE) PRRD mulls zoning feedback following public engagement

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has reviewed the results of feedback gathered from residents about the new Regional Zoning Bylaw, and is moving forward with further research plans.

Seller pulls property from market to help family displaced by Arras house fire find new home

A family whose Arras log house burnt down in March 2026 have found a suitable new home with the help of a former Dawson Creek resident.

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Attempt to withdraw guilty plea in Tsay Keh Dene double murder case denied

Orlan Marcel Dennis' appeal to withdraw his guilty plea was denied by Justice Simon Coval on March 9th. He has yet to be sentenced for the second-degree murder of his wife and son in 2024.

Fort St. John Métis Society to host potato giveaway, round two

A second potato giveaway is happening at the Fort St. John Métis Society on the afternoon of March 27th, 2026.

Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closed for 10th time since late February

The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has closed for the 10th time since February 24th, and should be back open after the weekend, on March 30th at 8.30 a.m.

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Fort St. John RCMP warn drivers to move for emergency vehicles or face fines, points

Fort St. John RCMP officers ave warned drivers to slow down and stop for stopped emergency and maintenance vehicles.

HIV education and awareness non-profit to visit Indigenous communities

Positive Living North, an organization dedicated to HIV and AIDS education and awareness, will make stops in West Moberly First Nations and Blueberry River First Nations in April 2026.

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