Two dead following weekend collision on Highway 97
Police officers say two people are deceased after a Friday evening collision on Highway 97.
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Indigenous Families condemn Danger Cats’ humour at Fort St. John Vigil
Holding candles within earshot of comedy troupe “The Danger Cats,” participants in Saturday, October 12’s vigil at Treaty 8 Tribal Association in Fort St. John’s message rang loud and clear: Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is no joke.
Fort St John Today: BC Election 2024
In this edition, get ready for the 2024 BC Election on October 19. Plus, events happening October 15-21, 2024
BC Transit announces bus route change in Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek residents using public transit will notice a change to one of the local BC Transit routes in late October.Â
Chetwynd Hospital diverted following Thanksgiving long weekend
Chetwynd Hospital is now experiencing a 24-hour diversion.
Advanced voter turnout strong in local ridings
Over 3,800 people voted in the first three days of advanced voting in Peace River North and 2,800 in Peace River South.
Fort Nelson house fire deemed not suspicious
The RCMP do not believe a fire in Fort Nelson is suspicious.
Site C stabbing victim undergoes second surgery, fundraiser crosses $27,000
The daughter of a man stabbed on the job at Site C in August says doctors are projecting “a year or so of hard work” for his recovery.
Citizens on Patrol looking to expand servicesÂ
Fort St. Johns Citizens on Patrol is looking to expand its community services with increased awareness signs and vehicle speed monitoring.Â
Ex-BRFN Chief Desjarlais retains McMillian LLP to challenge ouster
Dismissed Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) Chief Judy Desjarlais announced via Facebook she has retained the services of prominent law firm McMillian LLP to challenge the decision in federal court.
Dan Davies talks government experience on This Week in the Peace
Two of the three politicians running in Peace River North during the 2024 Provincial General Election appeared on this week’s episode of This Week in the Peace to talk about their political goals.Â
Jordan Kealy highlights Conservative goals on This Week in the Peace
The Conservative candidate for Peace River North joined Steve Berard on the latest episode of This Week and the Peace to talk about his politics.
Discipline and strength focus for Flyers heading into exhibition
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers open their North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) exhibition schedule on the Thanksgiving long weekend as they welcome the Dawson Creek Canucks into town.
Arrest warrants issued for alleged drug traffickers in Fort Nelson
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) is asking for the public's help in finding two suspects in connection with a drug trafficking operation.
Encampment fire in Fort St. John under investigation
An encampment fire is being cleaned up in the City of Fort St. John as investigations continue.Â
Evan Saugstad: Facebook censorship – election interference or ineptitude?
Is this an innocuous act by an algorithm sensing something that is not there, or is it an attempt of others to try to influence FB to interfere in BC’s election process for their own benefit?
Water usage spike in Fort Nelson Region prompts warning
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has issued a water usage warning in the Fort Nelson Region.Â
North Peace Secondary School unveils Indigenous display case honoring local First Nations
School District 60 (SD60) administration, staff, and local First Nations were represented at North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) on Thursday, October 10th, as the school unveiled the North Peace Indigenous Display Case.
All-Candidates Forum draws crowds for Peace River North riding
Residents packed the chairs of the Lido Theatre for the All-Candidates Forum on the evening of October 9th to hear from the political candidates running in the Peace River North riding.
Local rodeo star Arlee Newsham qualifies for world junior championship
Cecil Lake-based rodeo competitor Arlee Newsham is heading to Las Vegas.
Indigenous Families condemn Danger Cats’ humour at Fort St. John Vigil
Holding candles within earshot of comedy troupe “The Danger Cats,” participants in Saturday, October 12’s vigil at Treaty 8 Tribal Association in Fort St. John’s message rang loud and clear: Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is no joke.
Fort St John Today: BC Election 2024
In this edition, get ready for the 2024 BC Election on October 19. Plus, events happening October 15-21, 2024
BC Transit announces bus route change in Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek residents using public transit will notice a change to one of the local BC Transit routes in late October.Â
Chetwynd Hospital diverted following Thanksgiving long weekend
Chetwynd Hospital is now experiencing a 24-hour diversion.
Advanced voter turnout strong in local ridings
Over 3,800 people voted in the first three days of advanced voting in Peace River North and 2,800 in Peace River South.
Fort Nelson house fire deemed not suspicious
The RCMP do not believe a fire in Fort Nelson is suspicious.
Site C stabbing victim undergoes second surgery, fundraiser crosses $27,000
The daughter of a man stabbed on the job at Site C in August says doctors are projecting “a year or so of hard work” for his recovery.
Citizens on Patrol looking to expand servicesÂ
Fort St. Johns Citizens on Patrol is looking to expand its community services with increased awareness signs and vehicle speed monitoring.Â
Ex-BRFN Chief Desjarlais retains McMillian LLP to challenge ouster
Dismissed Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) Chief Judy Desjarlais announced via Facebook she has retained the services of prominent law firm McMillian LLP to challenge the decision in federal court.
Dan Davies talks government experience on This Week in the Peace
Two of the three politicians running in Peace River North during the 2024 Provincial General Election appeared on this week’s episode of This Week in the Peace to talk about their political goals.Â
Jordan Kealy highlights Conservative goals on This Week in the Peace
The Conservative candidate for Peace River North joined Steve Berard on the latest episode of This Week and the Peace to talk about his politics.
Discipline and strength focus for Flyers heading into exhibition
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers open their North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) exhibition schedule on the Thanksgiving long weekend as they welcome the Dawson Creek Canucks into town.
Arrest warrants issued for alleged drug traffickers in Fort Nelson
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) is asking for the public's help in finding two suspects in connection with a drug trafficking operation.
Encampment fire in Fort St. John under investigation
An encampment fire is being cleaned up in the City of Fort St. John as investigations continue.Â
Evan Saugstad: Facebook censorship – election interference or ineptitude?
Is this an innocuous act by an algorithm sensing something that is not there, or is it an attempt of others to try to influence FB to interfere in BC’s election process for their own benefit?
Water usage spike in Fort Nelson Region prompts warning
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has issued a water usage warning in the Fort Nelson Region.Â
North Peace Secondary School unveils Indigenous display case honoring local First Nations
School District 60 (SD60) administration, staff, and local First Nations were represented at North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) on Thursday, October 10th, as the school unveiled the North Peace Indigenous Display Case.
All-Candidates Forum draws crowds for Peace River North riding
Residents packed the chairs of the Lido Theatre for the All-Candidates Forum on the evening of October 9th to hear from the political candidates running in the Peace River North riding.
Local rodeo star Arlee Newsham qualifies for world junior championship
Cecil Lake-based rodeo competitor Arlee Newsham is heading to Las Vegas.
