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Peace region projects receive $350k+ combined in trust’s final 2025 funding cycle

The Lake Point Golf and Country Club in Charlie Lake and the Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association will both receive funding for projects as part of NDIT's final intake of 2025.

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Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy during the first reading of his Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Statute Repeal Act in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. ( Legislative Assembly of B.C., Hansard)
MLA’s bill to repeal DRIPA dismissed after first reading

The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Statute Repeal Act, brought by Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy, has been dismissed after its first reading in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia on November 19th.

Dawson Creek's Captain Brooks Gower. (Tryna Gower, Facebook)
Donate to fire hall, says family of firefighter thrown ’12 to 15′ feet into air by vehicle impact on highway

The family of a Dawson Creek firefighter critically injured on the highway, Captain Brooks Gower, have encouraged well-wishers to direct any donations to the Dawson Creek Firefighters Charitable Society.

Dawson Creek launches new tourism website to promote city, attractions, events

The new Tourism Dawson Creek website aims to better promote the city to potential visitors and to help residents more easily locate information.

Ethan Fechter was recuited to the Huskies' team from the Western Elite Hockey Showcase. (Street Legal Photography, Facebook)
Huskies deal backstop to rival Lumber Barons

The Fort St. John Huskies is sending Ethan Fechter to the La Crete Lumber Barons for cash considerations.

Sean Gallagher has been decorating his property for the community to enjoy for 20 years. ( Jordan Prentice
Gallagher’s Christmas lights display returns to Fort St. John 

The Gallagher lights display will run nightly from around 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. until January 15th and will stay on all night on the week of Christmas.

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy. (Franki Berry, Energeticcity.ca)
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy calls for repeal of DRIPA

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has called for the provincial government to repeal of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). Energeticcity.ca is reaching out to Treaty 8 First Nations for their reaction and comment on the news. 

A picture of the Chetwynd Secondary School Chargers boys volleyball team. Five of its 10 members are band members of Saulteau First Nations of nearby Moberly Lake (photo submitted by Toni Ethier)
Chetwynd Secondary’s boys’ volleyball squad is bound for provincials

The Chetwynd Chargers boys' volleyball team will head down to class 'A' provincials after going undefeated in the north central zone playoffs on November 14th and 15th.

Fort St. John Hospital front entrance in daylight.
Northern Health to keep Saplings’ outpatient youth mental health contract 

Northern Health confirmed there is "no plan" to cancel Saplings Mental Health Services' outpatient services contact, but said there will be changes to how mental health support is offered in ER settings.

School District 60 elects board of trustees for next school year

School District 60 has announced the results of its annual election for the 2025-26 school year.

Farmers’ protest to take place in Fort St. John after ostrich cull

Protesters will meet at the Charlie Lake south boat launch at 11 a.m. on November 22nd and convoy through Fort St. John before gathering for speeches at Centennial Park around 3:15 p.m.

Stock image of The Grinch in his lair. (Geoffrey Moffett/Unsplash)
Students bring holiday classic to the stage with Grinch musical

North Peace Secondary School’s musical theatre department will put on How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the North Peace Cultural Centre on December 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th and 13th at 7 p.m.

Toy store owner donates popular Gravitrax to all local schools

Michella Braun of Polka Dot Penguin Toys and Treasures in Fort St. John is donating Gravitrax kids to all School District 60 schools.

Science World’s ‘Science of Sport’ show heads north

Science World's 'The Science of Sport' show will make stops in Fort Nelson and Northern communities between November 18th and 20th.

B.C. Ministry of Finance looks to ‘modernize’ BC Hydro grants with feedback sessions

The B.C. Ministry of Finance is gathering feedback from local governments such as the PRRD about updating BC Hydro's grants in lieu of property taxes process.

Fort St. John artist designs trophies for inaugural Filipino Music Awards

Fort St. John's Ovvian Castrillo-Hill designed the trophies for the inaugural Filipino Music Awards in 2025.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
Northern Health reports new measles exposures in Fort St. John

Four new measles exposure locations have been reported to Northern Health between November 12th and 15th around Fort St. John.

Taylor skating club garners support for 50/50 raffle to benefit non-profit programs

The Peace Passage Skating Club in Taylor is fundraising with a 50/50 draw of more than $1,000.

BC Emergency Health Services invites community to open recruitment event

The BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is hosting the open recruitment event at the Tumbler Ridge Town Hall from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Fort Nelson society’s housing project to receive redevelopment funding

The Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society's project was announced as one of five around B.C. to benefit from a portion of $23 billion provided to the Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA).

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