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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
