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After a battle with cancer, Fort St John's beloved 'Fudge Lady,' Carol Ann Watkins, passed away on December 9th, 2025.
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Kealy, Northern Health talk support in wake of deaths of two Fort St. John youth
Both Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy and Northern Health have spoken after the tragic deaths of two young people in Fort St. John.
Energy company donates $35K to hospital foundation for Peace Villa
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation has received $35,000 which will be used to purchase two OmiVista interactive projectors for the Peace Villa in Fort St. John.
Man charged after 2024 double-fatal crash near Chetwynd
Jaden Cardinal of Fort St. John has received four charges in connection with a double-fatal crash on Highway 97 near Chetwynd in April 2024.
First proposals for pool replacement project revealed
The City of Fort St. John council will get a full briefing on proposals for the North Peace Leisure Pool replacement at its committee of the whole meeting on January 12th.
Court awards $21.6M in lost profit to company behind Dawson Creek grain elevator
Louis Dreyfus Company, which owned a Dawson Creek grain elevator, sued Canadian National Railway (CN) after the Canadian Transportation Agency decided CN failed to meet its obligations around transporting grain.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Looking back to 2016 and the difference a decade makes
To celebrate the 2026 new year, regular contributor Ken Boon uses a column he wrote in 2016 to illustrate all the changes in the Peace River region over the last decade, such as the construction of the Site C dam.
Northeast B.C. starts 2026 by confirming 11 new measles cases
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has reported 11 new confirmed measles cases in its first case count update of 2026, all of which came from northeast B.C.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate to hold event in Fort St. John
Yuri Fulmer - an entrepreneur and philanthropist who ran in the 2024 election under the Conservative banner - will visit Fort St. John on January 12th as part of his campaign to become the leader of the Conservative Party of B.C.
South Peace Search and Rescue to conduct training exercise in Dawson Creek park
SPSAR will conduct a training exercise in Kin Park, beginning near Dawson Creek and District Hospital, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on January 8th.
One pleads guilty in Fort St. John manslaughter case
Katlin Cota entered a guilty plea to manslaughter on December 1st, 2025 after a person died in Fort St. John in June that year.
Flyers begin 2026 with convincing win over Spirit River Rangers
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers' North Peace Hockey League record stands at 2-7 after the win on January 7th versus the Spirit River Rangers.
Taylor firefighters to benefit from new 911 technology units with live location, video sharing and more
The New Generation 911 (NG911) upgrades in Taylor aim to improve public safety and make the 911 system more accessible to the community.
Abbeyfield House ‘ecstatic’ after $2,500 grocery donation
Abbeyfield House in Fort St. John received a grocery donation worth $2,500 from Remax Action Realty and Century 21.
(UPDATE): Missing Dawson Creek woman found
The missing woman was found by Dawson Creek RCMP on January 8th.
Nightclubbers exposed to measles on New Year’s Eve in Fort St. John
The measles exposure took place during New Year's Eve celebrations at Lonestar Nightlife in Fort St. John, according to Northern Health.
Woman banned from owning guns for 10 years after Dawson Creek shooting report
Jasmin Tawni Vigfusson pleaded guilty to occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm was present after Dawson Creek RCMP officers were called to reports of gunfire in January 2025.
‘I’ve never said no’: Former MLA considers return to politics with Conservatives, but no decisions made
While nothing is decided, Dan Davies says he's had discussions with the Conservative Party of B.C. to run as a candidate in the future.
West Moberly First Nations seeks delegates for annual youth leadership conference
An Indigenous youth leadership event, West Moberly First Nations will attend with a delegation for the Gathering Our Voices 2026 event in Vancouver in March.
Snowmobile Club to host sled contest at Charlie Lake
The Northland Trailblazers Snowmobile Club's Snow and Shine event is set to take place on January 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature a judged sled show.
Kealy, Northern Health talk support in wake of deaths of two Fort St. John youth
Both Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy and Northern Health have spoken after the tragic deaths of two young people in Fort St. John.
Energy company donates $35K to hospital foundation for Peace Villa
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation has received $35,000 which will be used to purchase two OmiVista interactive projectors for the Peace Villa in Fort St. John.
Man charged after 2024 double-fatal crash near Chetwynd
Jaden Cardinal of Fort St. John has received four charges in connection with a double-fatal crash on Highway 97 near Chetwynd in April 2024.
First proposals for pool replacement project revealed
The City of Fort St. John council will get a full briefing on proposals for the North Peace Leisure Pool replacement at its committee of the whole meeting on January 12th.
Court awards $21.6M in lost profit to company behind Dawson Creek grain elevator
Louis Dreyfus Company, which owned a Dawson Creek grain elevator, sued Canadian National Railway (CN) after the Canadian Transportation Agency decided CN failed to meet its obligations around transporting grain.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Looking back to 2016 and the difference a decade makes
To celebrate the 2026 new year, regular contributor Ken Boon uses a column he wrote in 2016 to illustrate all the changes in the Peace River region over the last decade, such as the construction of the Site C dam.
Northeast B.C. starts 2026 by confirming 11 new measles cases
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has reported 11 new confirmed measles cases in its first case count update of 2026, all of which came from northeast B.C.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate to hold event in Fort St. John
Yuri Fulmer - an entrepreneur and philanthropist who ran in the 2024 election under the Conservative banner - will visit Fort St. John on January 12th as part of his campaign to become the leader of the Conservative Party of B.C.
South Peace Search and Rescue to conduct training exercise in Dawson Creek park
SPSAR will conduct a training exercise in Kin Park, beginning near Dawson Creek and District Hospital, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on January 8th.
One pleads guilty in Fort St. John manslaughter case
Katlin Cota entered a guilty plea to manslaughter on December 1st, 2025 after a person died in Fort St. John in June that year.
Flyers begin 2026 with convincing win over Spirit River Rangers
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers' North Peace Hockey League record stands at 2-7 after the win on January 7th versus the Spirit River Rangers.
Taylor firefighters to benefit from new 911 technology units with live location, video sharing and more
The New Generation 911 (NG911) upgrades in Taylor aim to improve public safety and make the 911 system more accessible to the community.
Abbeyfield House ‘ecstatic’ after $2,500 grocery donation
Abbeyfield House in Fort St. John received a grocery donation worth $2,500 from Remax Action Realty and Century 21.
(UPDATE): Missing Dawson Creek woman found
The missing woman was found by Dawson Creek RCMP on January 8th.
Nightclubbers exposed to measles on New Year’s Eve in Fort St. John
The measles exposure took place during New Year's Eve celebrations at Lonestar Nightlife in Fort St. John, according to Northern Health.
Woman banned from owning guns for 10 years after Dawson Creek shooting report
Jasmin Tawni Vigfusson pleaded guilty to occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm was present after Dawson Creek RCMP officers were called to reports of gunfire in January 2025.
‘I’ve never said no’: Former MLA considers return to politics with Conservatives, but no decisions made
While nothing is decided, Dan Davies says he's had discussions with the Conservative Party of B.C. to run as a candidate in the future.
West Moberly First Nations seeks delegates for annual youth leadership conference
An Indigenous youth leadership event, West Moberly First Nations will attend with a delegation for the Gathering Our Voices 2026 event in Vancouver in March.
Snowmobile Club to host sled contest at Charlie Lake
The Northland Trailblazers Snowmobile Club's Snow and Shine event is set to take place on January 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature a judged sled show.
