NPHL celebrates 70th anniversary
The North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) celebrated its 70th anniversary on November 12th.
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Investigation underway into report of shots fired near Duncan Cran
Fort St. John RCMP is investigating possible gunshots near Duncan Cran on Sunday.
CORRECTION: Semi-truck rollover causes delays in Pine Pass
A semi-truck rollover on Highway 97 is causing delays south of the Pine Pass summit.
IIO BC Investigation underway after police standoff in Dawson Creek ends with armed man dying by suspected suicide
A standoff that lasted over eight hours ended Sunday morning after police found an armed man dead inside an apartment with what is believed to be self-inflicted injuries.
RCMP investigating a homicide in Dawson Creek
The RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Dawson Creek.
UPDATE: Residents asked to avoid area in Dawson Creek due to police incident
The Dawson Creek RCMP are asking residents to stay away from the intersection of 10th street and 107 avenue in Dawson Creek.
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UPDATE: ‘Our nurses are drowning’: BC Nurses Union rallies at Fort St. John Hospital
The BC Nurses Union rallied outside the hospital on Friday to raise awareness about the state of healthcare in Fort St. John.Â
PRRD elects 2024 chair and vice chair
Electoral Area C director Brad Sperling was elected chair for the Peace River Regional District for 2023/2024 during its November 17th board meeting.
CNRL donates $5,000 to Women’s Resource Society
CNRL donated $5,000 to the Women’s Resource Society Friday afternoon, just in time for the holidays.
Dog with leg injury surrendered to South Peace SPCA
A two-year-old husky and lab mix named Dobby was surrendered to the BC SPCA’s South Peace animal centre after being attacked.
UPDATE: Canadian Red Cross, UNICEF investigate alleged scam in Fort St. John
The Canadian Red Cross and UNICEF are conducting an internal investigation after receiving several reports of residents being allegedly scammed in Fort St. John.
Seniors to benefit from grants in Peace region
Seniors in Taylor, Pouce Coupe and Hudson’s Hope will benefit from grants for policies and projects supporting their active and independent lives.
RCMP in early stages of investigation after break-in Friday morning
The Fort St. John RCMP received a report of a break-and-enter in progress Friday morning and said an investigation is underway.
Court Report: November 6th to 10th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from November 6th to 10th.
Fundraiser being held for local man’s legal fees after participating in Freedom Convoy
A fundraiser is being held at the Lido Friday night for Bern Bueckert to cover the costs for his upcoming trial in Ottawa.
Man with pellet gun draws significant police presence on Tuesday
Fort St. John RCMP took down a man who was allegedly holding a firearm on Tuesday afternoon, later finding out he was wanted by police and the pistol was a pellet gun.
WANTED: Daen Robert Rakose
The Fort St. John RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old Daen Robert Rakose, who is wanted for two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
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SPONSORED: South Peace First Nations Primary Care Centre TI/Northern Nations Wellness Centre
First Nations Health Authority Invitation to Tender for the South Peace First Nations Primary Care Centre in Chetwynd, BC
NPSS Grizzlies Update: Volleyball teams compete in Peace River, Prince George
The NPSS Grizzlies senior volleyball teams competed in Peace River last weekend, while the junior teams travelled to Prince George to compete in zones.Â
Investigation underway into report of shots fired near Duncan Cran
Fort St. John RCMP is investigating possible gunshots near Duncan Cran on Sunday.
CORRECTION: Semi-truck rollover causes delays in Pine Pass
A semi-truck rollover on Highway 97 is causing delays south of the Pine Pass summit.
IIO BC Investigation underway after police standoff in Dawson Creek ends with armed man dying by suspected suicide
A standoff that lasted over eight hours ended Sunday morning after police found an armed man dead inside an apartment with what is believed to be self-inflicted injuries.
RCMP investigating a homicide in Dawson Creek
The RCMP are investigating a suspicious death in Dawson Creek.
UPDATE: Residents asked to avoid area in Dawson Creek due to police incident
The Dawson Creek RCMP are asking residents to stay away from the intersection of 10th street and 107 avenue in Dawson Creek.
Sponsored Sponsored content SPONSORED: BLUETTI’s Black Friday Bargain and Fresh Power Station Unveiled in Canada
Black Friday 2023 is fast approaching, and BLUETTI, a trailblazer in the portable power industry, is ready with astounding discounts.
UPDATE: ‘Our nurses are drowning’: BC Nurses Union rallies at Fort St. John Hospital
The BC Nurses Union rallied outside the hospital on Friday to raise awareness about the state of healthcare in Fort St. John.Â
PRRD elects 2024 chair and vice chair
Electoral Area C director Brad Sperling was elected chair for the Peace River Regional District for 2023/2024 during its November 17th board meeting.
CNRL donates $5,000 to Women’s Resource Society
CNRL donated $5,000 to the Women’s Resource Society Friday afternoon, just in time for the holidays.
Dog with leg injury surrendered to South Peace SPCA
A two-year-old husky and lab mix named Dobby was surrendered to the BC SPCA’s South Peace animal centre after being attacked.
UPDATE: Canadian Red Cross, UNICEF investigate alleged scam in Fort St. John
The Canadian Red Cross and UNICEF are conducting an internal investigation after receiving several reports of residents being allegedly scammed in Fort St. John.
Seniors to benefit from grants in Peace region
Seniors in Taylor, Pouce Coupe and Hudson’s Hope will benefit from grants for policies and projects supporting their active and independent lives.
RCMP in early stages of investigation after break-in Friday morning
The Fort St. John RCMP received a report of a break-and-enter in progress Friday morning and said an investigation is underway.
Court Report: November 6th to 10th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts from November 6th to 10th.
Fundraiser being held for local man’s legal fees after participating in Freedom Convoy
A fundraiser is being held at the Lido Friday night for Bern Bueckert to cover the costs for his upcoming trial in Ottawa.
Man with pellet gun draws significant police presence on Tuesday
Fort St. John RCMP took down a man who was allegedly holding a firearm on Tuesday afternoon, later finding out he was wanted by police and the pistol was a pellet gun.
WANTED: Daen Robert Rakose
The Fort St. John RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old Daen Robert Rakose, who is wanted for two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
Sponsored Sponsored content SPONSORED: South Peace First Nations Primary Care Centre TI/Northern Nations Wellness Centre
First Nations Health Authority Invitation to Tender for the South Peace First Nations Primary Care Centre in Chetwynd, BC
NPSS Grizzlies Update: Volleyball teams compete in Peace River, Prince George
The NPSS Grizzlies senior volleyball teams competed in Peace River last weekend, while the junior teams travelled to Prince George to compete in zones.Â
