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A family whose Arras log house burnt down in March 2026 have found a suitable new home with the help of a former Dawson Creek resident.
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Attempt to withdraw guilty plea in Tsay Keh Dene double murder case denied
Orlan Marcel Dennis' appeal to withdraw his guilty plea was denied by Justice Simon Coval on March 9th. He has yet to be sentenced for the second-degree murder of his wife and son in 2024.
Fort St. John Métis Society to host potato giveaway, round two
A second potato giveaway is happening at the Fort St. John Métis Society on the afternoon of March 27th, 2026.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closed for 10th time since late February
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has closed for the 10th time since February 24th, and should be back open after the weekend, on March 30th at 8.30 a.m.
Fort St. John RCMP warn drivers to move for emergency vehicles or face fines, points
Fort St. John RCMP officers ave warned drivers to slow down and stop for stopped emergency and maintenance vehicles.
HIV education and awareness non-profit to visit Indigenous communities
Positive Living North, an organization dedicated to HIV and AIDS education and awareness, will make stops in West Moberly First Nations and Blueberry River First Nations in April 2026.
‘I learn more from students than they learn from me,’ says Pita Pit’s Teacher of the Month
Trista Triska has been named Pita Pit's Teacher of the Month for March 2026. Triska teaches children with visual impairments in School District 60.
‘Never seen them up that close’: Pouce Coupe hotel worker talks encounter with moose and calf
Pouce Energy Lodge worker Diane McCarthy spoke to Energeticcity.ca about her experience with a moose and a calf on March 26th.
Snowfall warning issued for Highway 97 and Pine Pass
Environment Canada has issued a 'yellow' snowfall warning for Highway 97 and the Pine Pass, which might receive up to 15cm of snow overnight from March 26th to 27th.
Thieves target Fort St. John pizza restaurant for fourth time, leave with cash and vacuum
Thieves reportedly stole the cash register and a vacuum from Fort St. John's Olio’s Pizzeria on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.
SONS criticizes ‘devastating’ delays to Peace Villa expansion
Save Our Local Seniors (SONS) is speaking out alongside the City of Fort St. John about delays to the Peace Villa long-term care home expansion project by the B.C. provincial government.
‘I couldn’t say no’: Indigenous artist becomes first to be featured by new project
Fort Nelson First Nation's Amber Lloyd, who works with mocassins, has been featured by Northern Rockies Arts Council's new project, ‘Artist Spotlight.'
(UPDATE) PRRD to consider $3M+ report for Blackfoot Regional Park upgrades
The Peace River Regional District has received a report for $3.37 million in upgrades to the Blackfoot Regional Park in Clayhurst.
Winners of awards for Indigenous sport excellence named
The winners of the 2025 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport include softball player Brooklynn Munch and hockey player Riley Solbrekken.
Power outages in Peace region to affect more than 200 customers
BC Hydro has planned several outages in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Fort Nelson between March 29th and 31st, and they are scheduled to impact more than 200 BC Hydro customers.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya’s mom says UFC boss offering to fund care
The mother of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala says Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has offered to pay for her daughter to be treated in California.
Society reimagines Site C camp conversion after initial idea deemed ‘too complex and costly’
The North Wind Wellness Centre society is looking for support from the Peace River Regional District for its new proposal for converting the BC Hydro Site C workers' camp.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala’s mom says UFC boss offering to fund care
VANCOUVER — The mother of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala says Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White has offered to pay for her daughter to be treated in...
Dawson Creek rancher raises alarm about cut to ‘very important’ Farmers Information Service
Dawson Creek's Talon Gauthier, a director of the BC Cattlemen's Association, is advocating to keep the Farmers Information Service.
PRRD expands regional parks and recreation legislation
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has expanded the scope of its Regional Parks Service through a new bylaw.
Attempt to withdraw guilty plea in Tsay Keh Dene double murder case denied
Orlan Marcel Dennis' appeal to withdraw his guilty plea was denied by Justice Simon Coval on March 9th. He has yet to be sentenced for the second-degree murder of his wife and son in 2024.
Fort St. John Métis Society to host potato giveaway, round two
A second potato giveaway is happening at the Fort St. John Métis Society on the afternoon of March 27th, 2026.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closed for 10th time since late February
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has closed for the 10th time since February 24th, and should be back open after the weekend, on March 30th at 8.30 a.m.
Fort St. John RCMP warn drivers to move for emergency vehicles or face fines, points
Fort St. John RCMP officers ave warned drivers to slow down and stop for stopped emergency and maintenance vehicles.
HIV education and awareness non-profit to visit Indigenous communities
Positive Living North, an organization dedicated to HIV and AIDS education and awareness, will make stops in West Moberly First Nations and Blueberry River First Nations in April 2026.
‘I learn more from students than they learn from me,’ says Pita Pit’s Teacher of the Month
Trista Triska has been named Pita Pit's Teacher of the Month for March 2026. Triska teaches children with visual impairments in School District 60.
‘Never seen them up that close’: Pouce Coupe hotel worker talks encounter with moose and calf
Pouce Energy Lodge worker Diane McCarthy spoke to Energeticcity.ca about her experience with a moose and a calf on March 26th.
Snowfall warning issued for Highway 97 and Pine Pass
Environment Canada has issued a 'yellow' snowfall warning for Highway 97 and the Pine Pass, which might receive up to 15cm of snow overnight from March 26th to 27th.
Thieves target Fort St. John pizza restaurant for fourth time, leave with cash and vacuum
Thieves reportedly stole the cash register and a vacuum from Fort St. John's Olio’s Pizzeria on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.
SONS criticizes ‘devastating’ delays to Peace Villa expansion
Save Our Local Seniors (SONS) is speaking out alongside the City of Fort St. John about delays to the Peace Villa long-term care home expansion project by the B.C. provincial government.
‘I couldn’t say no’: Indigenous artist becomes first to be featured by new project
Fort Nelson First Nation's Amber Lloyd, who works with mocassins, has been featured by Northern Rockies Arts Council's new project, ‘Artist Spotlight.'
(UPDATE) PRRD to consider $3M+ report for Blackfoot Regional Park upgrades
The Peace River Regional District has received a report for $3.37 million in upgrades to the Blackfoot Regional Park in Clayhurst.
Winners of awards for Indigenous sport excellence named
The winners of the 2025 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport include softball player Brooklynn Munch and hockey player Riley Solbrekken.
Power outages in Peace region to affect more than 200 customers
BC Hydro has planned several outages in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Fort Nelson between March 29th and 31st, and they are scheduled to impact more than 200 BC Hydro customers.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya’s mom says UFC boss offering to fund care
The mother of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala says Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has offered to pay for her daughter to be treated in California.
Society reimagines Site C camp conversion after initial idea deemed ‘too complex and costly’
The North Wind Wellness Centre society is looking for support from the Peace River Regional District for its new proposal for converting the BC Hydro Site C workers' camp.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala’s mom says UFC boss offering to fund care
VANCOUVER — The mother of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Maya Gebala says Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White has offered to pay for her daughter to be treated in...
Dawson Creek rancher raises alarm about cut to ‘very important’ Farmers Information Service
Dawson Creek's Talon Gauthier, a director of the BC Cattlemen's Association, is advocating to keep the Farmers Information Service.
PRRD expands regional parks and recreation legislation
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has expanded the scope of its Regional Parks Service through a new bylaw.
