Ambulance crash on snowy highway raises concerns about overnight emergency care in Tumbler Ridge
The ambulance crash occurred at around 3:45 p.m. on January 3rd on Highway 52 north near Tumbler Ridge amid snowy conditions.
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Missing Fort St. John girl found ‘safe and sound’
The missing 15-year-old Fort St. John girl has now been found.
PRRD to request meeting with B.C. ministry about youth mental health, interprovincial barriers and more
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is requesting a meeting with B.C.'s Ministry of Health to relay concerns and problems experienced by residents.
Over $141K raised by Fort St. John Salvation Army during Christmas season
The Fort St. John Salvation Army raised $141,635.64 during its 2025 Christmas Kettle Campaign, between November 13th and December 24th.
Regional volleyball teams compete at tournament to ‘break ice, work together’
Fort St. John’s Northern BC Volleyball Club hosted the IceBreaker tournament 2026 on January 10th and 11th.
‘She was a light’: Family, friends and loved ones gather at vigil to remember teen who passed
Lexi Waldie Siemens took her own life during the 2025-26 holiday season. Supporters paid tribute to her at a vigil on January 13th, 2026.
Tumbler Ridge’s Winter Carnival to return for 16th year
The District of Tumbler Ridge's 16th annual Winter Carnival is set to take place from January 19th to 25th, 2026.
Dawson Road Maintenance fined over $240,000 following WorkSafeBC inspection
Dawson Road Maintenance has been fined $248,095.47 by WorkSafeBC for alleged violations related to the safety of traffic control persons (TCPs).
(UPDATE) PRRD considers permit for explosives storage outside Fort St. John
The Peace River Regional District board is considering issuing a permit for explosives storage at Walker's Holdings International's Gun Loading Facility.
Weather warning of 90km/h winds issued for Fort Nelson, B.C. Peace River
The Peace River region in B.C. and areas of Fort Nelson are forecasted to receive winds gusts of 90km/h on January 14th, prompting Environment Canada to issue a weather warning.
Fort St. John Friendship Society appoints new executive director
Jolene van Wieringen will replace Todd Morrow as executive director of the Fort St. John Friendship Society, with her first day on January 19th.
More date temperature records fall in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd amid unseasonably warm weather
Environment Canada says 13 communities in B.C. matched or surpassed daily high temperature records for January 13th, including Dawson Creek and Chetwynd.
Petition calls for ‘harsher’ sentence for man who sexually interfered with young person in Fort St. John
Some 684 people have signed an online petition calling for Timothy Schlosser, who pled guilty to sexual interference involving a person under 16 years of age, to receive a "harsher" sentence. Schlosser was given a conditional sentence, often called 'house arrest.'
Burns ‘smaller’ on Valkyrie the Dawson Creek rescue bear as society eyes springtime release
The Northern Lights Wildlife Society took bearcub Valkyrie in after it was rescued near 188 Road in late December 2025.
Lazy river, waterslide, splash pad: Council hears first ideas for new pool as city set to start gathering community feedback
The City of Fort St. John has decided to move forward with planning and pricing for two parts of its new aquatic facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Nominations open for North Peace Arena as Kraft Hockeyville launches 2026 competition
The North Peace Arena, alongside ice rinks around Canada, could win $250,000 in upgrades in the Kraft Hockeyville 2026 competition - but it needs nominations from the community.
Hudson’s Hope teacher charged with sexual exploitation and sexual assault
The teacher, who was previously employed at Hudson’s Hope Elementary–Secondary School but is not teaching there while court proceedings are ongoing, has been charged with sexual exploitation and sexual assault.
Dawson Creek sets new temperature record amid warm spell in Peace region
On January 12th, Dawson Creek reached a high of 8.5 C, surpassing the date's previous record temperature of 7.9 C in 1986, 40 years earlier.
Vigil honouring late teenage girl to go ahead in Hudson’s Hope
A candlelight vigil memorial for Lexi Waldie Siemens, who passed away over the 2025-26 holiday break, will take place on Tuesday, January 13th.
Court Report: January 5th to 9th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between January 5th and 9th.
Missing Fort St. John girl found ‘safe and sound’
The missing 15-year-old Fort St. John girl has now been found.
PRRD to request meeting with B.C. ministry about youth mental health, interprovincial barriers and more
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is requesting a meeting with B.C.'s Ministry of Health to relay concerns and problems experienced by residents.
Over $141K raised by Fort St. John Salvation Army during Christmas season
The Fort St. John Salvation Army raised $141,635.64 during its 2025 Christmas Kettle Campaign, between November 13th and December 24th.
Regional volleyball teams compete at tournament to ‘break ice, work together’
Fort St. John’s Northern BC Volleyball Club hosted the IceBreaker tournament 2026 on January 10th and 11th.
‘She was a light’: Family, friends and loved ones gather at vigil to remember teen who passed
Lexi Waldie Siemens took her own life during the 2025-26 holiday season. Supporters paid tribute to her at a vigil on January 13th, 2026.
Tumbler Ridge’s Winter Carnival to return for 16th year
The District of Tumbler Ridge's 16th annual Winter Carnival is set to take place from January 19th to 25th, 2026.
Dawson Road Maintenance fined over $240,000 following WorkSafeBC inspection
Dawson Road Maintenance has been fined $248,095.47 by WorkSafeBC for alleged violations related to the safety of traffic control persons (TCPs).
(UPDATE) PRRD considers permit for explosives storage outside Fort St. John
The Peace River Regional District board is considering issuing a permit for explosives storage at Walker's Holdings International's Gun Loading Facility.
Weather warning of 90km/h winds issued for Fort Nelson, B.C. Peace River
The Peace River region in B.C. and areas of Fort Nelson are forecasted to receive winds gusts of 90km/h on January 14th, prompting Environment Canada to issue a weather warning.
Fort St. John Friendship Society appoints new executive director
Jolene van Wieringen will replace Todd Morrow as executive director of the Fort St. John Friendship Society, with her first day on January 19th.
More date temperature records fall in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd amid unseasonably warm weather
Environment Canada says 13 communities in B.C. matched or surpassed daily high temperature records for January 13th, including Dawson Creek and Chetwynd.
Petition calls for ‘harsher’ sentence for man who sexually interfered with young person in Fort St. John
Some 684 people have signed an online petition calling for Timothy Schlosser, who pled guilty to sexual interference involving a person under 16 years of age, to receive a "harsher" sentence. Schlosser was given a conditional sentence, often called 'house arrest.'
Burns ‘smaller’ on Valkyrie the Dawson Creek rescue bear as society eyes springtime release
The Northern Lights Wildlife Society took bearcub Valkyrie in after it was rescued near 188 Road in late December 2025.
Lazy river, waterslide, splash pad: Council hears first ideas for new pool as city set to start gathering community feedback
The City of Fort St. John has decided to move forward with planning and pricing for two parts of its new aquatic facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Nominations open for North Peace Arena as Kraft Hockeyville launches 2026 competition
The North Peace Arena, alongside ice rinks around Canada, could win $250,000 in upgrades in the Kraft Hockeyville 2026 competition - but it needs nominations from the community.
Hudson’s Hope teacher charged with sexual exploitation and sexual assault
The teacher, who was previously employed at Hudson’s Hope Elementary–Secondary School but is not teaching there while court proceedings are ongoing, has been charged with sexual exploitation and sexual assault.
Dawson Creek sets new temperature record amid warm spell in Peace region
On January 12th, Dawson Creek reached a high of 8.5 C, surpassing the date's previous record temperature of 7.9 C in 1986, 40 years earlier.
Vigil honouring late teenage girl to go ahead in Hudson’s Hope
A candlelight vigil memorial for Lexi Waldie Siemens, who passed away over the 2025-26 holiday break, will take place on Tuesday, January 13th.
Court Report: January 5th to 9th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between January 5th and 9th.
