Charlie Lake victim reaches Indian hometown for last rites
The body of an international student who was killed in Charlie Lake, Gurkirat Singh Manocha, has arrived in his hometown in India, Ujjain, for his last rites.
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Chetwynd ER closes for 25 hours due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. on April 7th until 8 a.m. on April 8th.
Fort St. John adoption partnership reaches 100 rehomed shelter pets
Since September 2024, over 100 shelter cats and dogs have been adopted thanks to the Bone and Biscuit Best Buddy partnership between Moose FM, The Bone and Biscuit Co. pet supply store and the BCSPCA.
B.C.’s latest credit downgrade signals ‘something wrong’ with finances: economist
VICTORIA — An economist says the latest downgrade for British Columbia's credit rating will discourage companies from investing in the province. Standard & Poor's global ratings lowered its rating this month for B.C. to A from A-plus after Moody's lowered its rating to double-A-one from double-A-two a few weeks after
Guild distributes quilts made to spread love to Tumbler Ridge
Quilters province-wide sent pieces to Tumbler Ridge after an appeal in the wake of the tragedy in February.
Snowfall, ‘rapidly changing’ weather expected, says Environment Canada
Heavy snowfall is expected in northern B.C. on April 6th, according to a weather alert from Environment Canada.
City to host celebration of walking track sponsorship renewal
The City of Fort St. John is hosting an event to celebrate a renewed 15-year sponsorship licence for the walking track inside the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Community Events Calendar
In this edition of the Weekly Review, get ready for our new Community Events Calendar. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
Tumbler Ridge misses top Kraft Hockeyville prize
The District of Tumbler Ridge lost out to the town of Taber, Alberta, which will get $250,000 toward arena upgrades and an NHL pre-season game. As runner up, Tumbler Ridge will be given $100,000 instead.
Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope to observe Day of Mourning
Fort St. John and Hudson's Hope will both observe the Day of Mourning to honour fallen B.C. workers on April 28th.
‘Absolute betrayal’: First Nations blast Eby in leaked transcript of DRIPA meeting
A leaked transcript of a meeting between Indigenous leaders and British Columbia Premier David Eby, about his plan to suspend the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act,...
Award-winning Indigenous activist to be keynote speaker at Spark conference
Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model and First Nations activist who will make a keynote appearance at the Spark Women’s Leadership Conference in Fort St. John in 2026.
Peace River North MLA to meet with minister about Taylor Bridge
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy said he is in the process of scheduling a follow-up meeting with Mike Farnworth, B.C. minister of transportation and transit, to discuss the Taylor Bridge.
Peace River North MLA endorses B.C. Conservative leadership candidate
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has announced his support for Conservative Party of British Columbia leader candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
Load restrictions now in force across Peace region
Peace region drivers will have to adjust their loads accordingly due to a new set of restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.
Pickup and snowmobile stolen from Charlie Lake
A pickup and snowmobile were stolen in Charlie Lake on March 27th, prompting a search for the items on social media and a police investigation.
(UPDATE) Dawson Creek officers find missing teenager, 15
The teenager reported missing on Thursday, April 2nd has now been found.
Fort St. John birthing centre closes for 24 hours due to ‘staffing shortage’
The birthing centre in Fort St. John will be closed until 8 a.m. on April 3rd due to "staffing shortages."
Tickets sold out for Fort St. John’s 2026 Firefighters Charity Ball
Tickets for the 2026 Firefighters Charity ball are now sold out, according to the Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society.
(UPDATE) Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closure extended to next week
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has been closed for five full working days since March 27th, and is now set to reopen on April 7th.
Chetwynd ER closes for 25 hours due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. on April 7th until 8 a.m. on April 8th.
Fort St. John adoption partnership reaches 100 rehomed shelter pets
Since September 2024, over 100 shelter cats and dogs have been adopted thanks to the Bone and Biscuit Best Buddy partnership between Moose FM, The Bone and Biscuit Co. pet supply store and the BCSPCA.
B.C.’s latest credit downgrade signals ‘something wrong’ with finances: economist
VICTORIA — An economist says the latest downgrade for British Columbia's credit rating will discourage companies from investing in the province. Standard & Poor's global ratings lowered its rating this month for B.C. to A from A-plus after Moody's lowered its rating to double-A-one from double-A-two a few weeks after
Guild distributes quilts made to spread love to Tumbler Ridge
Quilters province-wide sent pieces to Tumbler Ridge after an appeal in the wake of the tragedy in February.
Snowfall, ‘rapidly changing’ weather expected, says Environment Canada
Heavy snowfall is expected in northern B.C. on April 6th, according to a weather alert from Environment Canada.
City to host celebration of walking track sponsorship renewal
The City of Fort St. John is hosting an event to celebrate a renewed 15-year sponsorship licence for the walking track inside the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Community Events Calendar
In this edition of the Weekly Review, get ready for our new Community Events Calendar. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
Tumbler Ridge misses top Kraft Hockeyville prize
The District of Tumbler Ridge lost out to the town of Taber, Alberta, which will get $250,000 toward arena upgrades and an NHL pre-season game. As runner up, Tumbler Ridge will be given $100,000 instead.
Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope to observe Day of Mourning
Fort St. John and Hudson's Hope will both observe the Day of Mourning to honour fallen B.C. workers on April 28th.
‘Absolute betrayal’: First Nations blast Eby in leaked transcript of DRIPA meeting
A leaked transcript of a meeting between Indigenous leaders and British Columbia Premier David Eby, about his plan to suspend the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act,...
Award-winning Indigenous activist to be keynote speaker at Spark conference
Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model and First Nations activist who will make a keynote appearance at the Spark Women’s Leadership Conference in Fort St. John in 2026.
Peace River North MLA to meet with minister about Taylor Bridge
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy said he is in the process of scheduling a follow-up meeting with Mike Farnworth, B.C. minister of transportation and transit, to discuss the Taylor Bridge.
Peace River North MLA endorses B.C. Conservative leadership candidate
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has announced his support for Conservative Party of British Columbia leader candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
Load restrictions now in force across Peace region
Peace region drivers will have to adjust their loads accordingly due to a new set of restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.
Pickup and snowmobile stolen from Charlie Lake
A pickup and snowmobile were stolen in Charlie Lake on March 27th, prompting a search for the items on social media and a police investigation.
(UPDATE) Dawson Creek officers find missing teenager, 15
The teenager reported missing on Thursday, April 2nd has now been found.
Fort St. John birthing centre closes for 24 hours due to ‘staffing shortage’
The birthing centre in Fort St. John will be closed until 8 a.m. on April 3rd due to "staffing shortages."
Tickets sold out for Fort St. John’s 2026 Firefighters Charity Ball
Tickets for the 2026 Firefighters Charity ball are now sold out, according to the Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society.
(UPDATE) Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closure extended to next week
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has been closed for five full working days since March 27th, and is now set to reopen on April 7th.
