Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: In The Community Fall 2025
In this edition of the Weekly Review, we share photos of our staff in the community from Fall 2025. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
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Educational assistant and part-time musician named November’s Pita Pit Teacher of the Month
Darla Newth, an educational assistant at Freedom Thinkers Education and Me and the Boys band member, has been named November 2025's Pita Pit Teacher of the Month.
Businesses warned about counterfeit money being used in Fort St. John
Businesses in Fort St. John have been warned by the RCMP about an increase in counterfeit money use in the city.
Moose FM takes two wins at 2025 Canadian Radio Awards
Moose FM was the recipient of the Station of the Year and Best Podcast awards at the 2025 Canadian Radio Awards.
‘We would just like this nightmare to end’: Mother’s appeal for information two years after son’s disappearance
Cole Hosack was reported missing early in 2024, after last being seen on December 31st, 2023 in Dawson Creek.
(UPDATE) Former Chief files judicial review over Blueberry River First Nations election
Former Blueberry River First Nations' Chief Judy Desjarlais has filed another judicial review alleging the election date is contrary to BRFN bylaws.
Huskies switch up Fill the Bus holiday food drive for 2025
The 2025 Fill the Bus food drive, held annually by the Fort St. John Huskies, will cut neighbourhood door to door runs by players in lieu of donation boxes around town where residents can drop off items.
Latest numbers: Measles cases continue to climb in northeast B.C.
On November 27th, the BCCDC revealed there have been 314 total measles infections reported in the Northern Health area in 2025 so far.
Fort St. John woman founds initiative to support homeless people
A Fort St. John resident has used an Urban Systems microgrant to found Warm Welcome, an initiative dedicated to helping the homeless population in the city.
‘Honestly I don’t know’: Fort St. John union chapter president reacts to Canada Post agreement
While Canada Post and CUPW stated they have reached an agreement, there are few details regarding it, according to a local union representative.
B.C. community health workers vote in favour of strike mandate: union
The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) says members representing certain healthcare workers have voted overwhelming in favour of strike action - but the union is willing to return to talks before taking any action.
ICBC stats reveal car crash numbers during Decembers in Fort St. John
According to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) public tableau data, Fort St. John recorded nearly 250 crashes in total during Decembers from 2020 and 2024.
School counsellor thanks students and staff after successful hurricane relief drive
Dr. Kearney Helps out was a week-long event designed to raise clothing, food and other items for those in Jamaica suffering from Hurricane Melissa.
More than 1,000 impacted by Fort St. John power outage have been notified, BC Hydro assures
Nearly 1,150 customers in Fort St. John are scheduled to have their electricity shut off on November 29th between 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PRRD extends zoning bylaw survey deadline
The PRRD's Regional Zoning Bylaw draft round two online survey will now remain open until December 15th instead of November 30th.
Public question period coming to City Hall
The City of Fort St. John council has voted to bring public question periods to regular council meetings.
North Peace Leisure Pool to close while swim club hosts memorial event
The pool will be closed from November 29th to 30th, 2025 as the Inconnu Swim Club hosts its Sadownik Memorial Invitational event.
Supreme Court strikes ‘profoundly deficient’ lawsuit brought by Fort St. John doctor
Justice David Crerar granted the defence application to strike Dr. Qasim Hameed Afridi’s July 2020-filed lawsuit against Northern Health and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
Lung cancer screening appointments available in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek
Lung cancer screenings, courtesy of BC Cancer, are available at the Fort St. John Hospital and Dawson Creek and District Hospital.
Allies gather to support future Indigenous court during inaugural justice conference
The Walking the Path of Justice conference in Dawson Creek, hosted by Doig River First Nation, was looking to garner support for a future restorative justice court in northeast B.C.
Educational assistant and part-time musician named November’s Pita Pit Teacher of the Month
Darla Newth, an educational assistant at Freedom Thinkers Education and Me and the Boys band member, has been named November 2025's Pita Pit Teacher of the Month.
Businesses warned about counterfeit money being used in Fort St. John
Businesses in Fort St. John have been warned by the RCMP about an increase in counterfeit money use in the city.
Moose FM takes two wins at 2025 Canadian Radio Awards
Moose FM was the recipient of the Station of the Year and Best Podcast awards at the 2025 Canadian Radio Awards.
‘We would just like this nightmare to end’: Mother’s appeal for information two years after son’s disappearance
Cole Hosack was reported missing early in 2024, after last being seen on December 31st, 2023 in Dawson Creek.
(UPDATE) Former Chief files judicial review over Blueberry River First Nations election
Former Blueberry River First Nations' Chief Judy Desjarlais has filed another judicial review alleging the election date is contrary to BRFN bylaws.
Huskies switch up Fill the Bus holiday food drive for 2025
The 2025 Fill the Bus food drive, held annually by the Fort St. John Huskies, will cut neighbourhood door to door runs by players in lieu of donation boxes around town where residents can drop off items.
Latest numbers: Measles cases continue to climb in northeast B.C.
On November 27th, the BCCDC revealed there have been 314 total measles infections reported in the Northern Health area in 2025 so far.
Fort St. John woman founds initiative to support homeless people
A Fort St. John resident has used an Urban Systems microgrant to found Warm Welcome, an initiative dedicated to helping the homeless population in the city.
‘Honestly I don’t know’: Fort St. John union chapter president reacts to Canada Post agreement
While Canada Post and CUPW stated they have reached an agreement, there are few details regarding it, according to a local union representative.
B.C. community health workers vote in favour of strike mandate: union
The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) says members representing certain healthcare workers have voted overwhelming in favour of strike action - but the union is willing to return to talks before taking any action.
ICBC stats reveal car crash numbers during Decembers in Fort St. John
According to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia’s (ICBC) public tableau data, Fort St. John recorded nearly 250 crashes in total during Decembers from 2020 and 2024.
School counsellor thanks students and staff after successful hurricane relief drive
Dr. Kearney Helps out was a week-long event designed to raise clothing, food and other items for those in Jamaica suffering from Hurricane Melissa.
More than 1,000 impacted by Fort St. John power outage have been notified, BC Hydro assures
Nearly 1,150 customers in Fort St. John are scheduled to have their electricity shut off on November 29th between 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PRRD extends zoning bylaw survey deadline
The PRRD's Regional Zoning Bylaw draft round two online survey will now remain open until December 15th instead of November 30th.
Public question period coming to City Hall
The City of Fort St. John council has voted to bring public question periods to regular council meetings.
North Peace Leisure Pool to close while swim club hosts memorial event
The pool will be closed from November 29th to 30th, 2025 as the Inconnu Swim Club hosts its Sadownik Memorial Invitational event.
Supreme Court strikes ‘profoundly deficient’ lawsuit brought by Fort St. John doctor
Justice David Crerar granted the defence application to strike Dr. Qasim Hameed Afridi’s July 2020-filed lawsuit against Northern Health and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
Lung cancer screening appointments available in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek
Lung cancer screenings, courtesy of BC Cancer, are available at the Fort St. John Hospital and Dawson Creek and District Hospital.
Allies gather to support future Indigenous court during inaugural justice conference
The Walking the Path of Justice conference in Dawson Creek, hosted by Doig River First Nation, was looking to garner support for a future restorative justice court in northeast B.C.
