FSJ commemorates Red Dress Day with twilight walk and artisan market
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Wildfire authority explains why no fire ban in peace region yet
The BC Wildfire Service explained the reason to exclude the peace region from a category two and three ban is based on 'a range of factors.'
Northern Lights Rodeo squad crowned best in Canada
the Canadian College Rodeo Association varsity national championships took place from May 1st to May 3rd in Alberta.
SpaceX mission causes unknown light over Fort St. John
Residents in Fort St. John were left questioning the appearance of a bright light in the sky on May 5th, 2026.
BC Beef Day 2026 celebrates B.C. beef producers
Members of the BC Beef industry travelled to Victoria for BC Beef Day on May 5th, 2026.
Sustainability the theme as Baldonnel Elementary hosts annual Entrepreneurial Fair
Baldonnel Elementary School's young entrepreneur fair took place on Tuesday, May 5th.
Fort St. John Deputy Fire Chief offers tips for wildfire season
The Fort. St John Fire Department has offered safety tips to residents this Wildfire season.
School District 60 announces new superintendent
School District 60 has announced that it has hired a new superintendent effective July 1st, 2026.
Engineering student supports Ronald McDonald House with charity tournament
Third-year engineering student Hannah Searls will don the McElhanney team white colours at the consulting firm's annual sports charity tournament in Kelowna at the end of May.
SD60 to host annual Xplorefest this week
School District 60's Xplorefest 2026 has been scheduled for May 7th at the Pomeroy Sport from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
(UPDATE) BCWS reports wildfire near Tremblay
BC Wildfire Service has reported a wildfire between Chetwynd and Dawson Creek off Highway 97 which is currently "out of control."
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim’s family reports operation success
Tumbler Ridge school shooting victim, Maya Gebala's prosthetic skull surgery was a success, according to a update on her GoFundMe page.
FSJACL receives BC Parks Foundation grant
The Fort St. John Association for Community living has been named as one of the recipients of the 2026 Spark Grants.
Court Report: April 27th to May 1st
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between April 27th and May 1st, 2026.
Blueberry River First Nations signs revenue-sharing agreement with pipeline construction company Strait
The agreement with Strait announced in April means the company will be the official pipeline and mechanical contractor partner to Blueberry River First Nations
‘Different kind of pressure’: Fort St. John’s MasterChef finalist prepares for opening of pop-up restaurant at Rootstock Ranch
Marianne Smeaton made it all the way to Masterchef Canada's Season eight finals.
South Peace District Crime Prevention hosting free BBQ
The South Peace District Crime Prevention Association will be hosting a free BBQ in honour of National Police Week on May 13th.
Surgery to repair skull a success for Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala
VANCOUVER — The father of 12-year-old Maya Gebala, who was gravely injured in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shootings, says surgery to repair her damaged skull has been a success. David Gebala says in a Facebook post that Maya underwent a cranioplasty to repair her skull, and there are "no
Taylor’s Lone Wolf Golf Club preparing for busy summer season
The links style Lone Wolf Golf Course in Taylor can play as far as 7,140 yards.
Wildfire authority explains why no fire ban in peace region yet
The BC Wildfire Service explained the reason to exclude the peace region from a category two and three ban is based on 'a range of factors.'
Northern Lights Rodeo squad crowned best in Canada
the Canadian College Rodeo Association varsity national championships took place from May 1st to May 3rd in Alberta.
SpaceX mission causes unknown light over Fort St. John
Residents in Fort St. John were left questioning the appearance of a bright light in the sky on May 5th, 2026.
BC Beef Day 2026 celebrates B.C. beef producers
Members of the BC Beef industry travelled to Victoria for BC Beef Day on May 5th, 2026.
Sustainability the theme as Baldonnel Elementary hosts annual Entrepreneurial Fair
Baldonnel Elementary School's young entrepreneur fair took place on Tuesday, May 5th.
Fort St. John Deputy Fire Chief offers tips for wildfire season
The Fort. St John Fire Department has offered safety tips to residents this Wildfire season.
School District 60 announces new superintendent
School District 60 has announced that it has hired a new superintendent effective July 1st, 2026.
Engineering student supports Ronald McDonald House with charity tournament
Third-year engineering student Hannah Searls will don the McElhanney team white colours at the consulting firm's annual sports charity tournament in Kelowna at the end of May.
SD60 to host annual Xplorefest this week
School District 60's Xplorefest 2026 has been scheduled for May 7th at the Pomeroy Sport from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
(UPDATE) BCWS reports wildfire near Tremblay
BC Wildfire Service has reported a wildfire between Chetwynd and Dawson Creek off Highway 97 which is currently "out of control."
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim’s family reports operation success
Tumbler Ridge school shooting victim, Maya Gebala's prosthetic skull surgery was a success, according to a update on her GoFundMe page.
FSJACL receives BC Parks Foundation grant
The Fort St. John Association for Community living has been named as one of the recipients of the 2026 Spark Grants.
Court Report: April 27th to May 1st
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between April 27th and May 1st, 2026.
Blueberry River First Nations signs revenue-sharing agreement with pipeline construction company Strait
The agreement with Strait announced in April means the company will be the official pipeline and mechanical contractor partner to Blueberry River First Nations
‘Different kind of pressure’: Fort St. John’s MasterChef finalist prepares for opening of pop-up restaurant at Rootstock Ranch
Marianne Smeaton made it all the way to Masterchef Canada's Season eight finals.
South Peace District Crime Prevention hosting free BBQ
The South Peace District Crime Prevention Association will be hosting a free BBQ in honour of National Police Week on May 13th.
Surgery to repair skull a success for Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala
VANCOUVER — The father of 12-year-old Maya Gebala, who was gravely injured in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shootings, says surgery to repair her damaged skull has been a success. David Gebala says in a Facebook post that Maya underwent a cranioplasty to repair her skull, and there are "no
Taylor’s Lone Wolf Golf Club preparing for busy summer season
The links style Lone Wolf Golf Course in Taylor can play as far as 7,140 yards.
