Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: 2026 South Peace Awards Winners
In this edition of the Weekly Review, see the winners of the 2026 South Peace People's Choice Awards. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
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Fort Nelson First Nation releases new details about mid-week ‘hold-and-secure’ situation at Chalo School
Fort Nelson First Nation Chief Councillor Archie Harrold addressed a Thursday afternoon lockdown at the Chalo School
Huskies’ training camp dates set for August
The Fort St. John Huskies training camp will take place between August 21st and 23rd at the Pomeroy Sport Centre
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim’s left eye ‘gradually improving’
According to an update from Maya Gebala's father, David Gebala, Maya's left eye is showing gradual improvement.
Despite forestry concessions being made, some feel it isn’t enough
The Canadian Forest Sector Task Force released a final report on long-term viability and steps for revitalization in the industry nationwide this week.
Surerus Pipeline donates $20k grant to Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society outreach store
The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society has received a $20,000 grant from Surerus Pipeline.
Fort St. John Rotary steps up to support Girl Guides youth camp
The Rotary Club of Fort St. John has donated $2,000 to the Girl Guides of Fort St. John to support Camp Darnall.
STARS and District of Taylor celebrate 20 years of partnership
STARS air ambulance is celebrating 20 years of service in northern B.C.
(UPDATE) District of Taylor hosts annual hill climb
The District of Taylor has scheduled the annual Taylor Hill Climb for tomorrow, June 6th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Taylor Elementary School.
Scheduled maintenance and outage to disrupt service at water stations
Starting June 8th, two bulk water stations will experience service disruptions due to scheduled maintenance.
Taylor council approves bylaw variance request for Taylor Slo Pitch
District of Taylor Council approved Taylor Slo Pitch's request for a C-Can storage unit during a June 1st council meeting.
ER closures in May totalled more than 70 hours
Northern Health recorded fewer closure hours in May than in April, with 77.5 hours in the emergency department.
B.C. passes bill requiring commercial vehicle dashboard cameras
A bill passed by a B.C. MLA will require the use of dashboard cameras in commercial vehicles.
Local senior pens letter to government raising concerns on future of Peace Villa
A local senior has written a letter raising concerns around the future of the Peace Villa long-term care home.
Hudson’s Hope ER closed for the first time in June
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre ER was temporarily closed due to a radiology equipment failure and reopened at 11.30 a.m. on June 3rd.
Peace River North MLA’s return to Conservative Party of B.C. ‘suspended indefinitely’
The Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's return to the Conservative Party of B.C. has been 'suspended indefinitely' due to an alleged sexual assault charge.
Fort Nelson First Nation, school in lockdown on the afternoon of June 4th
RCMP confirmed the lockdown at Fort Nelson First Nation was not initiated by the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment.
Taylor set to host 2026 World Invitational Gold Panning Championships
The three-day World Invitational Gold Panning Championship will take place between July 31st and August 2nd in the District of Taylor
B.C. Minister of Jobs meets with Fort St. John Council
British Columbia Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth met with City of Fort St. John council to discuss issues in the region.
Fort Nelson First Nation releases new details about mid-week ‘hold-and-secure’ situation at Chalo School
Fort Nelson First Nation Chief Councillor Archie Harrold addressed a Thursday afternoon lockdown at the Chalo School
Huskies’ training camp dates set for August
The Fort St. John Huskies training camp will take place between August 21st and 23rd at the Pomeroy Sport Centre
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim’s left eye ‘gradually improving’
According to an update from Maya Gebala's father, David Gebala, Maya's left eye is showing gradual improvement.
Despite forestry concessions being made, some feel it isn’t enough
The Canadian Forest Sector Task Force released a final report on long-term viability and steps for revitalization in the industry nationwide this week.
Surerus Pipeline donates $20k grant to Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society outreach store
The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society has received a $20,000 grant from Surerus Pipeline.
Fort St. John Rotary steps up to support Girl Guides youth camp
The Rotary Club of Fort St. John has donated $2,000 to the Girl Guides of Fort St. John to support Camp Darnall.
STARS and District of Taylor celebrate 20 years of partnership
STARS air ambulance is celebrating 20 years of service in northern B.C.
(UPDATE) District of Taylor hosts annual hill climb
The District of Taylor has scheduled the annual Taylor Hill Climb for tomorrow, June 6th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Taylor Elementary School.
Scheduled maintenance and outage to disrupt service at water stations
Starting June 8th, two bulk water stations will experience service disruptions due to scheduled maintenance.
Taylor council approves bylaw variance request for Taylor Slo Pitch
District of Taylor Council approved Taylor Slo Pitch's request for a C-Can storage unit during a June 1st council meeting.
ER closures in May totalled more than 70 hours
Northern Health recorded fewer closure hours in May than in April, with 77.5 hours in the emergency department.
B.C. passes bill requiring commercial vehicle dashboard cameras
A bill passed by a B.C. MLA will require the use of dashboard cameras in commercial vehicles.
Local senior pens letter to government raising concerns on future of Peace Villa
A local senior has written a letter raising concerns around the future of the Peace Villa long-term care home.
Hudson’s Hope ER closed for the first time in June
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre ER was temporarily closed due to a radiology equipment failure and reopened at 11.30 a.m. on June 3rd.
Peace River North MLA’s return to Conservative Party of B.C. ‘suspended indefinitely’
The Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's return to the Conservative Party of B.C. has been 'suspended indefinitely' due to an alleged sexual assault charge.
Fort Nelson First Nation, school in lockdown on the afternoon of June 4th
RCMP confirmed the lockdown at Fort Nelson First Nation was not initiated by the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment.
Taylor set to host 2026 World Invitational Gold Panning Championships
The three-day World Invitational Gold Panning Championship will take place between July 31st and August 2nd in the District of Taylor
B.C. Minister of Jobs meets with Fort St. John Council
British Columbia Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth met with City of Fort St. John council to discuss issues in the region.
