City of Fort St. John approves 15-year Official Community Plan
The City of Fort St. John has approved the new, 15-year Official Community Plan after over a year of work and hearing from residents on December 8th.
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Senior Flyers’ game versus Dawson Creek Canucks postponed
The game between the Fort St. John Senior Flyers and Dawson Creek Canucks is now set to take place in Chetwynd at the District Recreation Centre in January 2026.
Tumbler Ridge non-profit partners with two organizations for $105,000 funding
A non-profit organization in Tumbler Ridge, the Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association (TRORA), has partnered with the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest and Conuma Resources.
Warrant issued for 28-year-old charged after stabbing incident in Fort St. John
A warrant has been issued for Kayla Breeze Trudeau. She was charged after a stabbing incident in Fort St. John in August 2025.
Taylor firefighters to benefit from greater mental health support through new partnership
Taylor Fire Rescue has partnered with Wounded Warriors Canada to give firefighters and their families access to enhanced mental health support.
Fort St. John rancher advances to MasterChef Canada finals
Marianne Smeaton is one of three contestants competing for a $100,000 prize in season eight's finale on December 16th.
Environment Canada issues extreme cold alert for region
Temperatures are expected to hit -39 C with the windchill in the North Peace on Friday, December 12th, prompting an extreme cold alert from Environment Canada.
School Districts 60, 81 cancel all buses as temperatures plunge
All buses in School Districts 60 and 81 will be cancelled on Friday, December 12th due to bad weather and road conditions.
‘Direct threat’: BC Hydro asks for vigilance amid spike in copper cable thefts, including in Dawson Creek
BC Hydro has logged 24 maintenance hole theft and mischief cases since January 2024, including one in Dawson Creek.
Two people dead after head-on collision on Alaska Highway
The collision near Pink Mountain on December 8th, which shut down a portion of the Alaska Highway overnight, resulted in two people passing away and another being taken to hospital.
Fort St. John Public Library to close during extreme cold
Cold temperatures expected on Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th, 2025 have prompted the Fort St. John Library's planned closure.
Grizzlies basketball teams make impressive showing in Grande Prairie
The Northwestern Polytechnic High School Basketball Tournament in Grande Prairie featured North Peace Grizzlies' squads on December 5th and 6th.
ICBC issues 39 tickets to Elite Driver Training School owner as both allege training issues
ICBC has issued 39 violation tickets to the owner of Elite Driver Training School, David Rowsell, for allegedly teaching without a licence.
Pine Pass reopens but hazardous conditions remain, with planned closure for avalanche control
The Pine Pass reopened on the morning of December 11th, however, winter conditions remain challenging and avalanche control work is scheduled.
Hunter not guilty of violating judge’s order files defamation lawsuit
BND Productions owner Richard Dawson Smith has filed the defamation suit against the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) and four officers.
Group launches campaign to reduce number of ‘crimes of opportunity’
The South Peace District Crime Prevention Association launched the campaign on December 9th, aiming to curb thefts during the holiday season.
Northern Health confirms 2027 hire for Tumbler Ridge
Northern Health's new update about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre said they have recruited one practice-ready assessment candidate due to join in spring 2027.
Extra $900K approved for administrative building project
The Peace River Regional District has approved an increase to a contract for construction oversight for its new administrative building in Dawson Creek.
PRRD explores potable water accessibility in electoral areas
The Peace River Regional District has approved the start of research into expansions to potable water accessibility in three of the district's four electoral areas.
Police urge driving caution as collision calls rise and cold weather poses ‘frostbite risk’
According to the Fort St. John RCMP, police have recently seen a higher volume of collision-related calls due to winter driving conditions.
Senior Flyers’ game versus Dawson Creek Canucks postponed
The game between the Fort St. John Senior Flyers and Dawson Creek Canucks is now set to take place in Chetwynd at the District Recreation Centre in January 2026.
Tumbler Ridge non-profit partners with two organizations for $105,000 funding
A non-profit organization in Tumbler Ridge, the Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association (TRORA), has partnered with the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest and Conuma Resources.
Warrant issued for 28-year-old charged after stabbing incident in Fort St. John
A warrant has been issued for Kayla Breeze Trudeau. She was charged after a stabbing incident in Fort St. John in August 2025.
Taylor firefighters to benefit from greater mental health support through new partnership
Taylor Fire Rescue has partnered with Wounded Warriors Canada to give firefighters and their families access to enhanced mental health support.
Fort St. John rancher advances to MasterChef Canada finals
Marianne Smeaton is one of three contestants competing for a $100,000 prize in season eight's finale on December 16th.
Environment Canada issues extreme cold alert for region
Temperatures are expected to hit -39 C with the windchill in the North Peace on Friday, December 12th, prompting an extreme cold alert from Environment Canada.
School Districts 60, 81 cancel all buses as temperatures plunge
All buses in School Districts 60 and 81 will be cancelled on Friday, December 12th due to bad weather and road conditions.
‘Direct threat’: BC Hydro asks for vigilance amid spike in copper cable thefts, including in Dawson Creek
BC Hydro has logged 24 maintenance hole theft and mischief cases since January 2024, including one in Dawson Creek.
Two people dead after head-on collision on Alaska Highway
The collision near Pink Mountain on December 8th, which shut down a portion of the Alaska Highway overnight, resulted in two people passing away and another being taken to hospital.
Fort St. John Public Library to close during extreme cold
Cold temperatures expected on Friday, December 12th and Saturday, December 13th, 2025 have prompted the Fort St. John Library's planned closure.
Grizzlies basketball teams make impressive showing in Grande Prairie
The Northwestern Polytechnic High School Basketball Tournament in Grande Prairie featured North Peace Grizzlies' squads on December 5th and 6th.
ICBC issues 39 tickets to Elite Driver Training School owner as both allege training issues
ICBC has issued 39 violation tickets to the owner of Elite Driver Training School, David Rowsell, for allegedly teaching without a licence.
Pine Pass reopens but hazardous conditions remain, with planned closure for avalanche control
The Pine Pass reopened on the morning of December 11th, however, winter conditions remain challenging and avalanche control work is scheduled.
Hunter not guilty of violating judge’s order files defamation lawsuit
BND Productions owner Richard Dawson Smith has filed the defamation suit against the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, the BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) and four officers.
Group launches campaign to reduce number of ‘crimes of opportunity’
The South Peace District Crime Prevention Association launched the campaign on December 9th, aiming to curb thefts during the holiday season.
Northern Health confirms 2027 hire for Tumbler Ridge
Northern Health's new update about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre said they have recruited one practice-ready assessment candidate due to join in spring 2027.
Extra $900K approved for administrative building project
The Peace River Regional District has approved an increase to a contract for construction oversight for its new administrative building in Dawson Creek.
PRRD explores potable water accessibility in electoral areas
The Peace River Regional District has approved the start of research into expansions to potable water accessibility in three of the district's four electoral areas.
Police urge driving caution as collision calls rise and cold weather poses ‘frostbite risk’
According to the Fort St. John RCMP, police have recently seen a higher volume of collision-related calls due to winter driving conditions.
