Appeal court dismisses bail application by Fort St. John veterinarian jailed for sexual assault
Justice Janet Winteringham dismissed a bail application by Fort St. John veterinarian Justin Sewell, who pleaded guilty to sexual assault in 2022.
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School District 60 buses cancelled for third time in week amid bad weather
School District 60 has cancelled buses for December 19th, after also scrapping the service for similar reasons on December 12th and 16th.
Police at two multi-vehicle crashes on Highway 97 amid icy road conditions
Two separate crashes on Highway 97 on December 18th have the RCMP calling for cautious driving in winter conditions.
Fort St. John officers investigate arson at Charlie Lake scales
The Fort St. John RCMP is appealing for information about the early-morning fire at Charlie Lake scales on December 15th.
Senior Flyers’ clash with Spirit River postponed due to weather
The Spirit River Rangers were scheduled to come to the North Peace Arena on December 18th to play the Fort St. John Flyers, but the scheduling has been put off by the winter weather.
All four new B.C. measles cases reported in northeast
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has announced four new cases of measles across the province - all in Northern Health's northeast coverage area.
Province installs gang enforcement team in Prince George to aid northern district
The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General announced the establishment of the North District Uniform Gang Enforcement Team.
School District 60 approves AI-use guidelines for students and teachers
The guidelines are intended to support the safe, ethical and effective use of AI tools in School District 60 schools.
Earthquake of 3.4 magnitude hits near Taylor
Earthquakes Canada reported an 3.4 magnitude earthquake 12 kilometres from Taylor.
Fort St. John sets ‘catch-up plan’ in motion for snow clearing
The City of Fort St. John has devised a catch-up plan to clear snow on roads designated category five - residential - and brought in extra contractors to help with the snowy December 2025.
New Dawson Creek hospital gets colourful exterior to ‘complement city logo’
Tuscan sun yellow aluminum composite panels on the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital highlight the City of Dawson Creek's logo and the facility's main entrance, Northern Health said.
District of Taylor explores land acknowledgement policy
The District of Taylor has approved the first draft of its First Nations Land Acknowledgement Policy as of its December 15th meeting.
U-15 hockey squads from northeast B.C. travel south for bantam tournament
The Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament, known as KIBIHT, features U-15 squads from around the world, including Romania.
New snowfall warning issued with Fort St. John told to expect another 10cm
Environment Canada has issued another yellow snowfall warning for December 18th in the Peace region.
1,200 presents, $900 in gift cards: Toy Drive for Fort St. John Salvation Army overflows Santa’s sleigh
The 2025 Toy Drive - organized by Home Hardware, Moose FM and Strait Group - resulted in about 1,200 gifts and $900 in gift cards being donated to the Salvation Army.
Sports organizations request more room at new Fort St. John pool in the works
The Inconnu Swim Club, the Fort St. John Soccer Club and the North Peace Gymnastics Association gave their input on what they hope the new Fort St. John pool will provide.
Registration open for 2026 Crystal Cup on Charlie Lake
The next edition of the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge will take place on the last full weekend of February 2026.
Power outage affects more than 1,110 in Fort St. John and surrounding areas
A BC Hydro power outage affected 1,119 BC Hydro customers in the Cecil Lake, Fort St. John and Doig River First Nation areas on December 17th.
A ho ho ho-liday call: Fort St. John families’ opportunity to talk to Santa on Moose FM
Families in Fort St. John can talk to Santa live on Moose FM on December 18th and 19th, 2025.
Swim club coach talks about successes at Sadownik, JP Fiset meets
Inconnu Swim Club team head coach Anton Titov, who said he has seen improved results since taking over the role in fall 2024, talks his club's performances at the Sadownik Memorial Invitational and Edmonton’s JP Fiset Invitational in 2025.
School District 60 buses cancelled for third time in week amid bad weather
School District 60 has cancelled buses for December 19th, after also scrapping the service for similar reasons on December 12th and 16th.
Police at two multi-vehicle crashes on Highway 97 amid icy road conditions
Two separate crashes on Highway 97 on December 18th have the RCMP calling for cautious driving in winter conditions.
Fort St. John officers investigate arson at Charlie Lake scales
The Fort St. John RCMP is appealing for information about the early-morning fire at Charlie Lake scales on December 15th.
Senior Flyers’ clash with Spirit River postponed due to weather
The Spirit River Rangers were scheduled to come to the North Peace Arena on December 18th to play the Fort St. John Flyers, but the scheduling has been put off by the winter weather.
All four new B.C. measles cases reported in northeast
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has announced four new cases of measles across the province - all in Northern Health's northeast coverage area.
Province installs gang enforcement team in Prince George to aid northern district
The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General announced the establishment of the North District Uniform Gang Enforcement Team.
School District 60 approves AI-use guidelines for students and teachers
The guidelines are intended to support the safe, ethical and effective use of AI tools in School District 60 schools.
Earthquake of 3.4 magnitude hits near Taylor
Earthquakes Canada reported an 3.4 magnitude earthquake 12 kilometres from Taylor.
Fort St. John sets ‘catch-up plan’ in motion for snow clearing
The City of Fort St. John has devised a catch-up plan to clear snow on roads designated category five - residential - and brought in extra contractors to help with the snowy December 2025.
New Dawson Creek hospital gets colourful exterior to ‘complement city logo’
Tuscan sun yellow aluminum composite panels on the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital highlight the City of Dawson Creek's logo and the facility's main entrance, Northern Health said.
District of Taylor explores land acknowledgement policy
The District of Taylor has approved the first draft of its First Nations Land Acknowledgement Policy as of its December 15th meeting.
U-15 hockey squads from northeast B.C. travel south for bantam tournament
The Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament, known as KIBIHT, features U-15 squads from around the world, including Romania.
New snowfall warning issued with Fort St. John told to expect another 10cm
Environment Canada has issued another yellow snowfall warning for December 18th in the Peace region.
1,200 presents, $900 in gift cards: Toy Drive for Fort St. John Salvation Army overflows Santa’s sleigh
The 2025 Toy Drive - organized by Home Hardware, Moose FM and Strait Group - resulted in about 1,200 gifts and $900 in gift cards being donated to the Salvation Army.
Sports organizations request more room at new Fort St. John pool in the works
The Inconnu Swim Club, the Fort St. John Soccer Club and the North Peace Gymnastics Association gave their input on what they hope the new Fort St. John pool will provide.
Registration open for 2026 Crystal Cup on Charlie Lake
The next edition of the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge will take place on the last full weekend of February 2026.
Power outage affects more than 1,110 in Fort St. John and surrounding areas
A BC Hydro power outage affected 1,119 BC Hydro customers in the Cecil Lake, Fort St. John and Doig River First Nation areas on December 17th.
A ho ho ho-liday call: Fort St. John families’ opportunity to talk to Santa on Moose FM
Families in Fort St. John can talk to Santa live on Moose FM on December 18th and 19th, 2025.
Swim club coach talks about successes at Sadownik, JP Fiset meets
Inconnu Swim Club team head coach Anton Titov, who said he has seen improved results since taking over the role in fall 2024, talks his club's performances at the Sadownik Memorial Invitational and Edmonton’s JP Fiset Invitational in 2025.
