Report suggests a gap in B.C.’s ‘sustainable workforce planning’
A recent report from the Pembina Institute suggests a gap in B.C.'s "sustainable workforce planning"
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Maya Gebala’s mom hopes 5th surgery on Tumbler Ridge, B.C., victim could be her last
The mother of Maya Gebala has stated she is undergoing what might be her last surgery to install a prosthetic skull piece.
Doig celebrates opening of hide house with gathering
Aẕís Kwą̂, a Beaver language phrase translating to 'hide house' was open on Thursday, April 30th.
(UPDATE) Hudson’s Hope High School Rodeo takes over Mother’s Day weekend
The two day Hudson's Hope High School Rodeo is an event on the BC High School Rodeo Association's calendar and takes place starting May 9th.
Northern Lights College hosted the Smile Cookie Eating Contest
The Northern Lights College in Fort St. John hosted a Smile Cookie Eating Challenge on April 29th to support the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation.
Former FSJ dance teacher charged with alleged historical sexual offences
After a Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued, Nigel Brock Jellison was arrested and charged with multiple counts of alleged sexual offences.
Tse’k’wa seeks volunteers, sponsors for National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
National Indigenous Peoples' Day is set for Thursday, June 21st and Charlie Lake's Tse'k'wa National Historic Site is planning to hold a gathering commemorating it.
Staffing challenges necessitate diversion at Fort Nelson General Hospital
The closure will last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, according to Northern Health.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Youth Athlete of the Month
In this edition of the Weekly Review, the Youth Athlete of the Month is back. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
(UPDATE) Baldonnel fire now listed as ‘under control’, according to BCWS
The four-hectare wildfire was reported during the evening of Saturday, May 2nd
Local cancer support group gifts care bag to resident battling cancer
Krista Fowler, a Fort St. John resident battling lung cancer, was gifted a care bag from the Fort St. John Cancer Support Society on May 1st, 2026.
BC Wildfire Service warns ‘spring dip’ to brings burn bans to Prince George Fire Centre next week
The BC Wildfire Service has stated it expects to issue burn bans for the Pringe George Fire Centre next week due to ongoing warm temperatures and dry conditions during the annual "spring dip."
Dawson Creek and District Hospital completion date moved up
With construction ahead of schedule, the 'substantial' completion date for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been moved from November 30th, 2026 to September 29th, 2026.
(UPDATE) MLA to host town hall for Old Fort landslide residents
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has announced a town hall for those impacted by the ongoing Old Fort landslide on May 13th in Fort St. John.
BC Hydro ‘hopeful’ new Site C boat launches open in early summer
BC Hydro said it is "hopeful" three new boat launches will open early this summer.
BC Supreme Court warns trials may be impacted by staff and space constraints
Criminal trial in some court locations including Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, may not proceed as scheduled.
South Peace Art Society preparing to take a look ‘Through the Looking Glass’ with 2026 art auction
The 43rd edition of the South Peace Art Society's auction is not only an auction, but a celebration of vibrant colours and creativity.
(UPDATE) Saulteau First Nations area wildfire being listed by BCWS as ‘being held’
The wildfire was reported on Thursday, April 30th in the Saulteau First Nations area.
OpenAI Global and founder Sam Altman face a lawsuit related to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting
Open AI and its founder, Sam Altman are facing several lawsuits with regards to the mass shooting at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting on February 10th.
Canada-wide Alert Ready test scheduled for May 6th
Emergency Ready in Canada will be conducting a nationwide test of the Alert Ready system on May 6th.
Maya Gebala’s mom hopes 5th surgery on Tumbler Ridge, B.C., victim could be her last
The mother of Maya Gebala has stated she is undergoing what might be her last surgery to install a prosthetic skull piece.
Doig celebrates opening of hide house with gathering
Aẕís Kwą̂, a Beaver language phrase translating to 'hide house' was open on Thursday, April 30th.
(UPDATE) Hudson’s Hope High School Rodeo takes over Mother’s Day weekend
The two day Hudson's Hope High School Rodeo is an event on the BC High School Rodeo Association's calendar and takes place starting May 9th.
Northern Lights College hosted the Smile Cookie Eating Contest
The Northern Lights College in Fort St. John hosted a Smile Cookie Eating Challenge on April 29th to support the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation.
Former FSJ dance teacher charged with alleged historical sexual offences
After a Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued, Nigel Brock Jellison was arrested and charged with multiple counts of alleged sexual offences.
Tse’k’wa seeks volunteers, sponsors for National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
National Indigenous Peoples' Day is set for Thursday, June 21st and Charlie Lake's Tse'k'wa National Historic Site is planning to hold a gathering commemorating it.
Staffing challenges necessitate diversion at Fort Nelson General Hospital
The closure will last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, according to Northern Health.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Youth Athlete of the Month
In this edition of the Weekly Review, the Youth Athlete of the Month is back. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
(UPDATE) Baldonnel fire now listed as ‘under control’, according to BCWS
The four-hectare wildfire was reported during the evening of Saturday, May 2nd
Local cancer support group gifts care bag to resident battling cancer
Krista Fowler, a Fort St. John resident battling lung cancer, was gifted a care bag from the Fort St. John Cancer Support Society on May 1st, 2026.
BC Wildfire Service warns ‘spring dip’ to brings burn bans to Prince George Fire Centre next week
The BC Wildfire Service has stated it expects to issue burn bans for the Pringe George Fire Centre next week due to ongoing warm temperatures and dry conditions during the annual "spring dip."
Dawson Creek and District Hospital completion date moved up
With construction ahead of schedule, the 'substantial' completion date for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been moved from November 30th, 2026 to September 29th, 2026.
(UPDATE) MLA to host town hall for Old Fort landslide residents
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has announced a town hall for those impacted by the ongoing Old Fort landslide on May 13th in Fort St. John.
BC Hydro ‘hopeful’ new Site C boat launches open in early summer
BC Hydro said it is "hopeful" three new boat launches will open early this summer.
BC Supreme Court warns trials may be impacted by staff and space constraints
Criminal trial in some court locations including Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, may not proceed as scheduled.
South Peace Art Society preparing to take a look ‘Through the Looking Glass’ with 2026 art auction
The 43rd edition of the South Peace Art Society's auction is not only an auction, but a celebration of vibrant colours and creativity.
(UPDATE) Saulteau First Nations area wildfire being listed by BCWS as ‘being held’
The wildfire was reported on Thursday, April 30th in the Saulteau First Nations area.
OpenAI Global and founder Sam Altman face a lawsuit related to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting
Open AI and its founder, Sam Altman are facing several lawsuits with regards to the mass shooting at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting on February 10th.
Canada-wide Alert Ready test scheduled for May 6th
Emergency Ready in Canada will be conducting a nationwide test of the Alert Ready system on May 6th.
