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.
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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.
Baseball association to hold first ‘Play Like a Girl’ camp for young women
The 'Play Like a Girl' baseball camp will be held by North Peace Minor Baseball on December 18th.
Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce introduces new board for 2026
The Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce's new board of directors are looking towards doing more advocacy, networking and building the community for small business owners.
Avalanche hazard closes highway through Pine Pass
Highway 97 has been closed through the Pine Pass due to a level four avalanche forecast in the area.
More free ice skating sessions to be held in Fort St. John this winter
Pacific Canbriam Energy is sponsoring free public ice skating once a week at the Pomeroy Sport Centre oval for the rest of the winter season.
Girl, 11, who donated birthday money to children and seniors in need named Co-op Community Champion
Eleven-year-old Elizabeth Lagasse used her birthday money to buy gifts and other items for families in need through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
Elders Bingo warms hearts with ‘lots of laughs’ at Treaty 8
Elders Bingo was put on by the Indian Residential School Survivors Society at the Treaty 8 Tribal Association in Fort St. John.
Northern Health to close Tumbler Ridge ER for Christmas Day
Northern Health has confirmed the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre and its emergency department will be closed for December 25th, but all other ERs will remain open in the northeast.
‘Hopefully, we can get a truckload’: Pickleball club to hold members’ food drive
Peace Country Pickleball Association's members-only food drive will take place during sessions on December 12th and 14th, 2025.
Court Report: December 1st to 5th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between December 1st to 5th.
Fort St. John Huskies reveal final haul for Fill the Bus food drive 2025
Totals for the Fort St. John Huskies' 28th annual Fill the Bus food drive, which took place on December 7th, 2025, have been revealed.
Regional district approves $155K+ in fire equipment for Charlie Lake
The Peace River Regional District board of directors has approved new fire equipment for the Charlie Lake Fire Department to the tune of over $155,900.
PRRD-based Site C workers increase as overall employment declines slightly
The number of Site C workers from the PRRD saw a significant increase in October, rising to 281 people from 205 in September.
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.
Baseball association to hold first ‘Play Like a Girl’ camp for young women
The 'Play Like a Girl' baseball camp will be held by North Peace Minor Baseball on December 18th.
Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce introduces new board for 2026
The Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce's new board of directors are looking towards doing more advocacy, networking and building the community for small business owners.
Avalanche hazard closes highway through Pine Pass
Highway 97 has been closed through the Pine Pass due to a level four avalanche forecast in the area.
More free ice skating sessions to be held in Fort St. John this winter
Pacific Canbriam Energy is sponsoring free public ice skating once a week at the Pomeroy Sport Centre oval for the rest of the winter season.
Girl, 11, who donated birthday money to children and seniors in need named Co-op Community Champion
Eleven-year-old Elizabeth Lagasse used her birthday money to buy gifts and other items for families in need through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
Elders Bingo warms hearts with ‘lots of laughs’ at Treaty 8
Elders Bingo was put on by the Indian Residential School Survivors Society at the Treaty 8 Tribal Association in Fort St. John.
Northern Health to close Tumbler Ridge ER for Christmas Day
Northern Health has confirmed the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre and its emergency department will be closed for December 25th, but all other ERs will remain open in the northeast.
‘Hopefully, we can get a truckload’: Pickleball club to hold members’ food drive
Peace Country Pickleball Association's members-only food drive will take place during sessions on December 12th and 14th, 2025.
Court Report: December 1st to 5th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between December 1st to 5th.
Fort St. John Huskies reveal final haul for Fill the Bus food drive 2025
Totals for the Fort St. John Huskies' 28th annual Fill the Bus food drive, which took place on December 7th, 2025, have been revealed.
Regional district approves $155K+ in fire equipment for Charlie Lake
The Peace River Regional District board of directors has approved new fire equipment for the Charlie Lake Fire Department to the tune of over $155,900.
PRRD-based Site C workers increase as overall employment declines slightly
The number of Site C workers from the PRRD saw a significant increase in October, rising to 281 people from 205 in September.
