UPDATE: Emergency response affected by Telus outage in Peace region
Telus has announced a phone service outage affecting multiple communities in the Peace region.
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Rustad calls for “back to basics” government during meet and greet at Lido Theatre
MLA candidate Jordan Kealy and B.C.’s Conservative Party leader John Rustad held a ‘meet and greet’ at the Lido Theatre in Fort St. John to discuss the serious issues affecting British Columbians.
UPDATE: Vehicle incident closes Highway 97 north of Dawson Creek
Drive BC has reported a vehicle incident on Highway 97 between 212 Road and the Reidell Subdivision north of Dawson Creek.
Taylor Bridge maintenance scheduled for August 16th
Summer bridge maintenance on the Taylor Bridge is expected to take place starting on August 16th.
Canadian rodeo star wins Xtreme Bulls event in New Jersey
Local rodeo professional Jake Gardner took the victory in the Cowtown Rodeo’s Xtreme Bulls event in Woodstown Pilesgrove, New Jersey on August 13th.
Police seeking dashcam footage, witnesses to fatal Fort Nelson collision
Police officers are working to gather more information regarding a fatal collision near Fort Nelson that took place on the weekend.
RCMP investigating trailer theft
The Fort St. John RCMP is investigating the theft of a recreational trailer stolen from a driveway on the 9100 block of 92A Street.
Dawson Creek rejects tax refund for locum house accommodation
Dawson Creek City Council voted against reimbursing more than $4,000 in property taxes to the South Peace Health Services Society (SPHSS) during the August 12th regular council meeting.
Fort St. John robbery suspect apprehended in Alberta
Fort St. John RCMP officers say a suspect in a robbery that took place earlier this month has been arrested in another province.
UPDATE: Clearwater Creek wildfire spreads to 35.8 hectares
The wildfire located west of Moberly Lake near Clearwater Creek has spread to 35.8 hectares according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
UPDATE: Gisabelle Creek Fire currently at 2.6 hectares
A wildfire reported on August 13th near Gwillim Lake Provincial Park is now at 4.08 hectares according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
BC Highway Patrol enforces 75 violations during Dawson Creek Expo weekend
The BC Highway Patrol released numbers for traffic violations and arrests for the weekend of the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede.
RCMP warning BC Hydro customers of new phishing scam
The BC RCMP is warning about a new scam using a fraudulent BC Hydro customer support number to steal personal information.
Canada’s telecommunications regulator to increase competition in Canada’s internet market
The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced on Tuesday that it will permit smaller internet competitors to use the fibre internet networks of large telephone companies like Telus and Bell nationwide.
Register now for Tumbler Ridge 3-on-3 tournament with WHL Star
The leaves changing on the trees and the weather getting cooler usually means hockey season isn’t far around the corner.
Fort St. John crime statistics show sharp increase in 2023
The Fort St. John RCMP reported substantial issues with shoplifting and prosecution during a presentation of the 2023 annual review to the City of Fort St. John Council and Mayor Lilia Hansen.
One dead in Highway 97 collision
One person has passed away after being struck by a vehicle south of Fort Nelson.
Fort St John Today: North Peace Fall Fair 2024
In this edition, the 2024 North Peace Fall Fair is this weekend. Plus, events happening August 13-19, 2024.
UPDATE: Missing Chetwynd 15-year-old found safe
The missing child has been found safe. In accordance with our policy, we have removed information from this article that could be used to identify the child.
Rustad calls for “back to basics” government during meet and greet at Lido Theatre
MLA candidate Jordan Kealy and B.C.’s Conservative Party leader John Rustad held a ‘meet and greet’ at the Lido Theatre in Fort St. John to discuss the serious issues affecting British Columbians.
UPDATE: Vehicle incident closes Highway 97 north of Dawson Creek
Drive BC has reported a vehicle incident on Highway 97 between 212 Road and the Reidell Subdivision north of Dawson Creek.
Taylor Bridge maintenance scheduled for August 16th
Summer bridge maintenance on the Taylor Bridge is expected to take place starting on August 16th.
Canadian rodeo star wins Xtreme Bulls event in New Jersey
Local rodeo professional Jake Gardner took the victory in the Cowtown Rodeo’s Xtreme Bulls event in Woodstown Pilesgrove, New Jersey on August 13th.
Police seeking dashcam footage, witnesses to fatal Fort Nelson collision
Police officers are working to gather more information regarding a fatal collision near Fort Nelson that took place on the weekend.
RCMP investigating trailer theft
The Fort St. John RCMP is investigating the theft of a recreational trailer stolen from a driveway on the 9100 block of 92A Street.
Dawson Creek rejects tax refund for locum house accommodation
Dawson Creek City Council voted against reimbursing more than $4,000 in property taxes to the South Peace Health Services Society (SPHSS) during the August 12th regular council meeting.
Fort St. John robbery suspect apprehended in Alberta
Fort St. John RCMP officers say a suspect in a robbery that took place earlier this month has been arrested in another province.
UPDATE: Clearwater Creek wildfire spreads to 35.8 hectares
The wildfire located west of Moberly Lake near Clearwater Creek has spread to 35.8 hectares according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).
UPDATE: Gisabelle Creek Fire currently at 2.6 hectares
A wildfire reported on August 13th near Gwillim Lake Provincial Park is now at 4.08 hectares according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)
BC Highway Patrol enforces 75 violations during Dawson Creek Expo weekend
The BC Highway Patrol released numbers for traffic violations and arrests for the weekend of the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede.
RCMP warning BC Hydro customers of new phishing scam
The BC RCMP is warning about a new scam using a fraudulent BC Hydro customer support number to steal personal information.
Canada’s telecommunications regulator to increase competition in Canada’s internet market
The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced on Tuesday that it will permit smaller internet competitors to use the fibre internet networks of large telephone companies like Telus and Bell nationwide.
Register now for Tumbler Ridge 3-on-3 tournament with WHL Star
The leaves changing on the trees and the weather getting cooler usually means hockey season isn’t far around the corner.
Fort St. John crime statistics show sharp increase in 2023
The Fort St. John RCMP reported substantial issues with shoplifting and prosecution during a presentation of the 2023 annual review to the City of Fort St. John Council and Mayor Lilia Hansen.
One dead in Highway 97 collision
One person has passed away after being struck by a vehicle south of Fort Nelson.
Fort St John Today: North Peace Fall Fair 2024
In this edition, the 2024 North Peace Fall Fair is this weekend. Plus, events happening August 13-19, 2024.
UPDATE: Missing Chetwynd 15-year-old found safe
The missing child has been found safe. In accordance with our policy, we have removed information from this article that could be used to identify the child.
