Fort St. John RCMP apprehend wanted man
Jared McColm, 30, who had been wanted since March 13th in Fort St. John, has now been arrested.
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Avalanche risk rated ‘considerable’ to ‘moderate’ following snowfall warning
'Considerable' to 'moderate' avalanche warnings are being reported by Avalanche Canada on March 25th in areas of the Peace River region after recent heavy snowfall.
MP recounts heroism of girl, 12, who passed last message of Tumbler Ridge victim onto his parents
Conservative MP Bob Zimmer called 12-year-old Christina a "hero" after she tried to protect two of her classmates during the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in February 2026.
Dawson Creek reopens warming centre as cold snap persists
The warming centre in Dawson Creek, being operated by the Nawican Friendship Centre, will be open 24/7 until March 27th.
Complications delay Tumbler Ridge shooting victim’s prosthetic skull surgery
Tumbler Ridge school shooting victim Maya Gebala was set to have her fourth surgery, for a prosthetic skull, but it did not go ahead due to complications.
Dawson Creek to champion mental healthcare access in NCLGA resolution
Dawson Creek is choosing to champion mental healthcare access in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association's 2026 annual general meeting.
$6.87M in roadworks projects approved for downtown Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has finalized two construction projects totalling $6.87 million for downtown road maintenance and rebuilding.
Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.
Sport centre’s track, play structure and more to close for maintenance and events
Some amenities at Fort St. John's Pomeroy Sport Centre will be unavailable over the next few weeks starting on March 26th.
Fort St. John Arts Council’s annual auction raises $30K for new ‘hub’
Fort St. John Arts Council's 40th annual Art Auction, held on March 7th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre, raised $30K for its "art hub."
Mudfest to return to Dawson Creek in 2026 after international trip
Mudfest is returning to Dawson Creek from July 3rd to 5th, 2026.
Fort St. John clinic hires two new doctors with capacity for 3,000 new patients
The Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic is accepting up to 3,000 new patients after recruiting two new physicians.
Fort St. John business talks women’s confidence and comfort in denim
The owner of Fort St. John's Scoop and Laine Collective, Bailey Ryder, says many women mistakenly think they can't wear denim.
College unveils new Fort St. John healthcare lab
Northern Lights College unveiled a new health lab at its Fort St. John campus on March 17th.
Firefighters hope to set new fundraising record at 2026 annual charity ball
The Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society will be hosting its annual charity ball on May 2nd, 2026.
Fundraiser to pay off student loan of Charlie Lake ‘altercation’ victim raises more than $12K
The cousin of Gurkirat Singh Manocha, who was killed in Charlie Lake on March 13th, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay Manocha's student loans.
Pouce Coupe firefighters seek new volunteers
Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Department chief Blair Deveau is looking for five to six new recruits to join the brigade.
Local Métis organization to host Indigenous awareness event
The Peace Region Métis Community Association's awareness event on May 5th will introduce new Canadians to the history of Indigenous peoples.
Fort St. John artist wins big at Country Music Alberta Awards
Fort St. John artist Kyle McKearney won 'best male artist of the year' at the 2026 Country Music Alberta Awards.
‘Unexpected staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek’s emergency room overnight
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency room was closed from 9.25 p.m. on March 23rd to 7 a.m. on March 24th due to staffing shortages, but a post was not uploaded to Northern Health's community Facebook page.
Avalanche risk rated ‘considerable’ to ‘moderate’ following snowfall warning
'Considerable' to 'moderate' avalanche warnings are being reported by Avalanche Canada on March 25th in areas of the Peace River region after recent heavy snowfall.
MP recounts heroism of girl, 12, who passed last message of Tumbler Ridge victim onto his parents
Conservative MP Bob Zimmer called 12-year-old Christina a "hero" after she tried to protect two of her classmates during the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in February 2026.
Dawson Creek reopens warming centre as cold snap persists
The warming centre in Dawson Creek, being operated by the Nawican Friendship Centre, will be open 24/7 until March 27th.
Complications delay Tumbler Ridge shooting victim’s prosthetic skull surgery
Tumbler Ridge school shooting victim Maya Gebala was set to have her fourth surgery, for a prosthetic skull, but it did not go ahead due to complications.
Dawson Creek to champion mental healthcare access in NCLGA resolution
Dawson Creek is choosing to champion mental healthcare access in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association's 2026 annual general meeting.
$6.87M in roadworks projects approved for downtown Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has finalized two construction projects totalling $6.87 million for downtown road maintenance and rebuilding.
Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.
Sport centre’s track, play structure and more to close for maintenance and events
Some amenities at Fort St. John's Pomeroy Sport Centre will be unavailable over the next few weeks starting on March 26th.
Fort St. John Arts Council’s annual auction raises $30K for new ‘hub’
Fort St. John Arts Council's 40th annual Art Auction, held on March 7th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre, raised $30K for its "art hub."
Mudfest to return to Dawson Creek in 2026 after international trip
Mudfest is returning to Dawson Creek from July 3rd to 5th, 2026.
Fort St. John clinic hires two new doctors with capacity for 3,000 new patients
The Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic is accepting up to 3,000 new patients after recruiting two new physicians.
Fort St. John business talks women’s confidence and comfort in denim
The owner of Fort St. John's Scoop and Laine Collective, Bailey Ryder, says many women mistakenly think they can't wear denim.
College unveils new Fort St. John healthcare lab
Northern Lights College unveiled a new health lab at its Fort St. John campus on March 17th.
Firefighters hope to set new fundraising record at 2026 annual charity ball
The Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society will be hosting its annual charity ball on May 2nd, 2026.
Fundraiser to pay off student loan of Charlie Lake ‘altercation’ victim raises more than $12K
The cousin of Gurkirat Singh Manocha, who was killed in Charlie Lake on March 13th, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay Manocha's student loans.
Pouce Coupe firefighters seek new volunteers
Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Department chief Blair Deveau is looking for five to six new recruits to join the brigade.
Local Métis organization to host Indigenous awareness event
The Peace Region Métis Community Association's awareness event on May 5th will introduce new Canadians to the history of Indigenous peoples.
Fort St. John artist wins big at Country Music Alberta Awards
Fort St. John artist Kyle McKearney won 'best male artist of the year' at the 2026 Country Music Alberta Awards.
‘Unexpected staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek’s emergency room overnight
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency room was closed from 9.25 p.m. on March 23rd to 7 a.m. on March 24th due to staffing shortages, but a post was not uploaded to Northern Health's community Facebook page.
