Fort St. John RCMP officers collect bottles and cans to raise funds for local cat charity
The North Peace Forgotten Felines Society has received a donation of over $670 from the Fort St. John RCMP detachment towards the care of feral cats.
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Northeast B.C. clocks up more than 600 hours of ER closures in 2025
Emergency rooms in northeast B.C. and the Fort St. John birthing centre all suffered various closures throughout 2025 for a combined total of at least 680 hours.
Dawson Creek pub applies to expand patron capacity
The Whiskey Pickle pub has applied for a permanent increase in the number of patrons allowed in its licensed service area, from 24 to 45.
Northern Health reports four northeast B.C. ER closures in last month of 2025
Northern Health reported four emergency room closures in December 2025 across northeast B.C., as well as two birthing centre closures in Fort St. John.
Oil and gas worker launches not-for-profit free job board for trades industry
Tim Mason recently launched CrewedUp, a not-for-profit job board designed specifically for workers and employers in the oil and gas and trades sectors.
Outgoing chamber president predicts 2026 will be ‘great year for businesses’
Chamber of Commerce's past president - Vince van Wieringen has had a great year in community connectedness and building relationships.
City to schedule referendum on new pool in late 2026
The City of Fort St. John intends to hold a referendum on a new pool in October 2026, once designs and cost estimates are announced.
Cultural gatherings, community support highlight Treaty 8 Tribal Association’s 2025
Cultural gatherings and the new Treaty 8 mural were some of the highs in 2025 for the Treaty 8 Tribal Association.
Huskies release updated schedule for final month of NWJHL season
The Fort St. John Huskies' updated schedule includes seven games in the first 12 days of January 2026.
The Most-Read Stories of 2025
From a pipeline expansion to a bear breaking into someone's house, here are the 10 most-read stories of 2025.
More snow expected in Peace region with weather warning issued
Environment Canada is warning of an extra 10 to 15 centimetres of snow in both the north and south Peace River regions on January 1st, 2026.
‘Terrible tragedy’: Snowmobiler dies in avalanche near Tumbler Ridge
Three snowmobilers were in the Bullmoose riding area near Tumbler Ridge when one of them was buried by an avalanche in a fatal incident on December 30th, 2025.
Two cars left idling stolen in one night in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John RCMP have issued a public service announcement about vehicle safety after two cars were stolen overnight in Fort St. John after being left idling unattended.
Car fire extinguished by Charlie Lake firefighters
The Charlie Lake Fire Department put out a vehicle fire off Highway 97 on December 30th between Fort St. John and Charlie Lake.
Three arrested after reported armed home invasion
Three individuals have been arrested by the Fort St. John RCMP after a home invasion report on December 30th.
Clairmont woman calls for better winter road maintenance after three-week sewage removal wait
Clairmont Subdivision resident, Lisa Plemel, said the workers were finally able to empty her sewage tank on December 30th, three weeks later than scheduled due to the bad condition of her road following heavy snowfall.
‘Coffee and conversation’: Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy to host open house
MLA Jordan Kealy is inviting community members to stop by the Peace River North Constituency Office on January 2nd, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. for an open house.
Man, 25, wanted on multiple charges in Fort St. John and Comox Valley
Matthew McCharles-Carter is wanted by the Comox Valley RCMP on multiple charges in Fort St. John and the Comox Valley.
Fort St. John asks for Christmas trees for Winter Fest 2026
People can drop off cleaned Christmas trees at the Centennial Park behind the museum which will then be used in Winter Fest 2026.
Cameras, decline in calls, tackling firearm offences: RCMP detachment commander reflects on 2025 in Fort St. John
2025 has been challenging but rewarding for Sergeant Jaime Moffat, she told Energeticcity.ca.
Northeast B.C. clocks up more than 600 hours of ER closures in 2025
Emergency rooms in northeast B.C. and the Fort St. John birthing centre all suffered various closures throughout 2025 for a combined total of at least 680 hours.
Dawson Creek pub applies to expand patron capacity
The Whiskey Pickle pub has applied for a permanent increase in the number of patrons allowed in its licensed service area, from 24 to 45.
Northern Health reports four northeast B.C. ER closures in last month of 2025
Northern Health reported four emergency room closures in December 2025 across northeast B.C., as well as two birthing centre closures in Fort St. John.
Oil and gas worker launches not-for-profit free job board for trades industry
Tim Mason recently launched CrewedUp, a not-for-profit job board designed specifically for workers and employers in the oil and gas and trades sectors.
Outgoing chamber president predicts 2026 will be ‘great year for businesses’
Chamber of Commerce's past president - Vince van Wieringen has had a great year in community connectedness and building relationships.
City to schedule referendum on new pool in late 2026
The City of Fort St. John intends to hold a referendum on a new pool in October 2026, once designs and cost estimates are announced.
Cultural gatherings, community support highlight Treaty 8 Tribal Association’s 2025
Cultural gatherings and the new Treaty 8 mural were some of the highs in 2025 for the Treaty 8 Tribal Association.
Huskies release updated schedule for final month of NWJHL season
The Fort St. John Huskies' updated schedule includes seven games in the first 12 days of January 2026.
The Most-Read Stories of 2025
From a pipeline expansion to a bear breaking into someone's house, here are the 10 most-read stories of 2025.
More snow expected in Peace region with weather warning issued
Environment Canada is warning of an extra 10 to 15 centimetres of snow in both the north and south Peace River regions on January 1st, 2026.
‘Terrible tragedy’: Snowmobiler dies in avalanche near Tumbler Ridge
Three snowmobilers were in the Bullmoose riding area near Tumbler Ridge when one of them was buried by an avalanche in a fatal incident on December 30th, 2025.
Two cars left idling stolen in one night in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John RCMP have issued a public service announcement about vehicle safety after two cars were stolen overnight in Fort St. John after being left idling unattended.
Car fire extinguished by Charlie Lake firefighters
The Charlie Lake Fire Department put out a vehicle fire off Highway 97 on December 30th between Fort St. John and Charlie Lake.
Three arrested after reported armed home invasion
Three individuals have been arrested by the Fort St. John RCMP after a home invasion report on December 30th.
Clairmont woman calls for better winter road maintenance after three-week sewage removal wait
Clairmont Subdivision resident, Lisa Plemel, said the workers were finally able to empty her sewage tank on December 30th, three weeks later than scheduled due to the bad condition of her road following heavy snowfall.
‘Coffee and conversation’: Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy to host open house
MLA Jordan Kealy is inviting community members to stop by the Peace River North Constituency Office on January 2nd, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. for an open house.
Man, 25, wanted on multiple charges in Fort St. John and Comox Valley
Matthew McCharles-Carter is wanted by the Comox Valley RCMP on multiple charges in Fort St. John and the Comox Valley.
Fort St. John asks for Christmas trees for Winter Fest 2026
People can drop off cleaned Christmas trees at the Centennial Park behind the museum which will then be used in Winter Fest 2026.
Cameras, decline in calls, tackling firearm offences: RCMP detachment commander reflects on 2025 in Fort St. John
2025 has been challenging but rewarding for Sergeant Jaime Moffat, she told Energeticcity.ca.
