Council brings question period to meetings after at least 20 years
The City of Fort St. John council has voted to amend its Council Procedure Bylaw to make space in meetings for questions and comments from members of the public.
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Trackers score early and often in routing Grande Prairie Storm
The U-15 Trackers' victory over Grande Prairie Storm means they have now won 18 straight contests in the Alberta Elite Hockey League 2025-26 season.
Snowfall cancels NWJHL contests featuring Huskies and Kodiaks
The Peace region was hammered with snowfall, causing NWJHL games to be postponed until further notice.
Fort St. John Hospital operating at over 120 per cent capacity, new data reveals
The Fort St. John Hospital is among seven B.C. hospitals to have operated at over 120 per cent capacity in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Fort St. John construction firms fined over $7,100 for workplace safety violations
WorkSafeBC fined Bryan Ducharme Construction and GTX Cavating $2,500 and $4,668.32 respectively.
Man arrested on warrant for alleged summer firearms incident in Dawson Creek
Jesse Ray Stevens, 37, faces charges for an alleged firearms incident on June 7th in Dawson Creek.
Firefighters tackle early morning blaze at Charlie Lake scales
The scales near Charlie Lake on Highway 97 north was on fire in the early hours of December 15th.
Measles count continues steady climb in northeast B.C.
Eight new cases of measles were reported by Northern Health in the latest health report by the BC Centre for Disease Control on December 11th.
‘It’s a no-brainer’: Fort St. John gynecologist talks importance of specialist care access
A gynecologist at the North Peace Primary Care Clinic spoke to Energeticcity.ca about the importance of access to healthcare in the community.
Additional snowfall warnings issued for Fort Nelson and Pine Pass
Twenty to 30 cm of total snowfall is expected in Fort Nelson on December 14th and 15th, while Pine Pass will likely see about 10 cm with an additional risk of freezing rain.
Fort St. John five-year-old’s heart complications prompt month-long hospital stay as family continue search for answers
McKayla Ingram and her five-year-old son Kayzen, who has a heart condition, travelled to BC Children's Hospital in November, where they stayed for nearly a month.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Sharing Indigenous Stories
In this edition of the Weekly Review, learn more about how we are sharing Indigenous stories. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
New interactive tool maps avalanche-related fatalities in northeast B.C. since 1984
Avalanche Canada's new Fatal Avalanche Incidents Database reveals 14 deaths were reported in northeast B.C. between 1984 and 2024.
Snowfall warning issued for Williston and Pine Pass with risk of freezing rain
As much as 15cm of snow is expected in the Williston and Pine Pass areas on Highway 97.
Dawson Creek’s ‘state of local emergency’ extended to late December
The City of Dawson Creek’s ‘state of local emergency’ (SOLE) has been renewed until December 23rd, 2025 while it faces very low water levels in the Kiskatinaw River.
North Peace warned to brace for up to 20cm of snowfall
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning of “heavy snow” coming to the North Peace, with between 10cm and 20cm forecast on December 13th.
Get ink for a good cause: Fort St. John tattoo shop offers discounts for donations in Christmas fundraiser’s return
Soulfire Tattoo Studio is looking to raise funds and food for the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society with its Christmas Flash Charity Event on December 13th.
Traffic down to one lane on Alaska Highway north
Traffic is down to one lane on the Alaska Highway north at kilometre 845 on December 12th.
City approves $8M contract for construction on new water reservoir
The City of Fort St. John council has approved a construction contract for just under $8 million for a replacement water reservoir for the 106th street.
RCMP releases details about crash victims of Alaska Highway tragedy
Two men, aged 21 and 74, died in the collision north of Pink Mountain on the Alaska Highway on December 8th.
Trackers score early and often in routing Grande Prairie Storm
The U-15 Trackers' victory over Grande Prairie Storm means they have now won 18 straight contests in the Alberta Elite Hockey League 2025-26 season.
Snowfall cancels NWJHL contests featuring Huskies and Kodiaks
The Peace region was hammered with snowfall, causing NWJHL games to be postponed until further notice.
Fort St. John Hospital operating at over 120 per cent capacity, new data reveals
The Fort St. John Hospital is among seven B.C. hospitals to have operated at over 120 per cent capacity in the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Fort St. John construction firms fined over $7,100 for workplace safety violations
WorkSafeBC fined Bryan Ducharme Construction and GTX Cavating $2,500 and $4,668.32 respectively.
Man arrested on warrant for alleged summer firearms incident in Dawson Creek
Jesse Ray Stevens, 37, faces charges for an alleged firearms incident on June 7th in Dawson Creek.
Firefighters tackle early morning blaze at Charlie Lake scales
The scales near Charlie Lake on Highway 97 north was on fire in the early hours of December 15th.
Measles count continues steady climb in northeast B.C.
Eight new cases of measles were reported by Northern Health in the latest health report by the BC Centre for Disease Control on December 11th.
‘It’s a no-brainer’: Fort St. John gynecologist talks importance of specialist care access
A gynecologist at the North Peace Primary Care Clinic spoke to Energeticcity.ca about the importance of access to healthcare in the community.
Additional snowfall warnings issued for Fort Nelson and Pine Pass
Twenty to 30 cm of total snowfall is expected in Fort Nelson on December 14th and 15th, while Pine Pass will likely see about 10 cm with an additional risk of freezing rain.
Fort St. John five-year-old’s heart complications prompt month-long hospital stay as family continue search for answers
McKayla Ingram and her five-year-old son Kayzen, who has a heart condition, travelled to BC Children's Hospital in November, where they stayed for nearly a month.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Sharing Indigenous Stories
In this edition of the Weekly Review, learn more about how we are sharing Indigenous stories. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
New interactive tool maps avalanche-related fatalities in northeast B.C. since 1984
Avalanche Canada's new Fatal Avalanche Incidents Database reveals 14 deaths were reported in northeast B.C. between 1984 and 2024.
Snowfall warning issued for Williston and Pine Pass with risk of freezing rain
As much as 15cm of snow is expected in the Williston and Pine Pass areas on Highway 97.
Dawson Creek’s ‘state of local emergency’ extended to late December
The City of Dawson Creek’s ‘state of local emergency’ (SOLE) has been renewed until December 23rd, 2025 while it faces very low water levels in the Kiskatinaw River.
North Peace warned to brace for up to 20cm of snowfall
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning of “heavy snow” coming to the North Peace, with between 10cm and 20cm forecast on December 13th.
Get ink for a good cause: Fort St. John tattoo shop offers discounts for donations in Christmas fundraiser’s return
Soulfire Tattoo Studio is looking to raise funds and food for the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society with its Christmas Flash Charity Event on December 13th.
Traffic down to one lane on Alaska Highway north
Traffic is down to one lane on the Alaska Highway north at kilometre 845 on December 12th.
City approves $8M contract for construction on new water reservoir
The City of Fort St. John council has approved a construction contract for just under $8 million for a replacement water reservoir for the 106th street.
RCMP releases details about crash victims of Alaska Highway tragedy
Two men, aged 21 and 74, died in the collision north of Pink Mountain on the Alaska Highway on December 8th.
