$6.87M in roadworks projects approved for downtown Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has finalized two construction projects totalling $6.87 million for downtown road maintenance and rebuilding.
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Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.
Sport centre’s track, play structure and more to close for maintenance and events
Some amenities at Fort St. John's Pomeroy Sport Centre will be unavailable over the next few weeks starting on March 26th.
Fort St. John Arts Council’s annual auction raises $30K for new ‘hub’
Fort St. John Arts Council's 40th annual Art Auction, held on March 7th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre, raised $30K for its "art hub."
Mudfest to return to Dawson Creek in 2026 after international trip
Mudfest is returning to Dawson Creek from July 3rd to 5th, 2026.
Fort St. John clinic hires two new doctors with capacity for 3,000 new patients
The Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic is accepting up to 3,000 new patients after recruiting two new physicians.
Fort St. John business talks women’s confidence and comfort in denim
The owner of Fort St. John's Scoop and Laine Collective, Bailey Ryder, says many women mistakenly think they can't wear denim.
College unveils new Fort St. John healthcare lab
Northern Lights College unveiled a new health lab at its Fort St. John campus on March 17th.
Firefighters hope to set new fundraising record at 2026 annual charity ball
The Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society will be hosting its annual charity ball on May 2nd, 2026.
Fundraiser to pay off student loan of Charlie Lake ‘altercation’ victim raises more than $12K
The cousin of Gurkirat Singh Manocha, who was killed in Charlie Lake on March 13th, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay Manocha's student loans.
Pouce Coupe firefighters seek new volunteers
Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Department chief Blair Deveau is looking for five to six new recruits to join the brigade.
Local Métis organization to host Indigenous awareness event
The Peace Region Métis Community Association's awareness event on May 5th will introduce new Canadians to the history of Indigenous peoples.
Fort St. John artist wins big at Country Music Alberta Awards
Fort St. John artist Kyle McKearney won 'best male artist of the year' at the 2026 Country Music Alberta Awards.
‘Unexpected staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek’s emergency room overnight
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency room was closed from 9.25 p.m. on March 23rd to 7 a.m. on March 24th due to staffing shortages, but a post was not uploaded to Northern Health's community Facebook page.
Pouce Coupe council calls on province to protect private property
On March 11th, Pouce Coupe became the first municipality in B.C. to formally demand the provincial government protect private property following the Cowichan Tribes v. Canada ruling.
‘We’re proud to invest’: Minister of education praises additions to two northeast B.C. schools
Additional classrooms and infrastructure upgrades at Dr. Kearney Middle School and Wonowon Elementary School opened earlier in 2026.
Court Report: March 16th to 20th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 16th and 20th, 2026.
City identifies $4.1M operations funding gap for new $185M pool
The City of Fort St. John council is brainstorming how to solve a $4.1 million operational funding gap for its new $185 million aquatic facility planned to go to a referendum in October.
‘Staffing challenges’ close ER at Fort Nelson General Hospital for 13 hours
The Fort Nelson General Hospital has been closed due to 'staffing challenges' on March 24th from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dawson Creek hires more specialist consultants for new water source project following consultation
The City of Dawson Creek is moving forward with its Water Supply System Project to pipe water from the Peace River, rather than its current Kiskatinaw River source, following a B.C. Environmental Assessment Office consultation.
Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.
Sport centre’s track, play structure and more to close for maintenance and events
Some amenities at Fort St. John's Pomeroy Sport Centre will be unavailable over the next few weeks starting on March 26th.
Fort St. John Arts Council’s annual auction raises $30K for new ‘hub’
Fort St. John Arts Council's 40th annual Art Auction, held on March 7th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre, raised $30K for its "art hub."
Mudfest to return to Dawson Creek in 2026 after international trip
Mudfest is returning to Dawson Creek from July 3rd to 5th, 2026.
Fort St. John clinic hires two new doctors with capacity for 3,000 new patients
The Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic is accepting up to 3,000 new patients after recruiting two new physicians.
Fort St. John business talks women’s confidence and comfort in denim
The owner of Fort St. John's Scoop and Laine Collective, Bailey Ryder, says many women mistakenly think they can't wear denim.
College unveils new Fort St. John healthcare lab
Northern Lights College unveiled a new health lab at its Fort St. John campus on March 17th.
Firefighters hope to set new fundraising record at 2026 annual charity ball
The Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society will be hosting its annual charity ball on May 2nd, 2026.
Fundraiser to pay off student loan of Charlie Lake ‘altercation’ victim raises more than $12K
The cousin of Gurkirat Singh Manocha, who was killed in Charlie Lake on March 13th, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay Manocha's student loans.
Pouce Coupe firefighters seek new volunteers
Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Department chief Blair Deveau is looking for five to six new recruits to join the brigade.
Local Métis organization to host Indigenous awareness event
The Peace Region Métis Community Association's awareness event on May 5th will introduce new Canadians to the history of Indigenous peoples.
Fort St. John artist wins big at Country Music Alberta Awards
Fort St. John artist Kyle McKearney won 'best male artist of the year' at the 2026 Country Music Alberta Awards.
‘Unexpected staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek’s emergency room overnight
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency room was closed from 9.25 p.m. on March 23rd to 7 a.m. on March 24th due to staffing shortages, but a post was not uploaded to Northern Health's community Facebook page.
Pouce Coupe council calls on province to protect private property
On March 11th, Pouce Coupe became the first municipality in B.C. to formally demand the provincial government protect private property following the Cowichan Tribes v. Canada ruling.
‘We’re proud to invest’: Minister of education praises additions to two northeast B.C. schools
Additional classrooms and infrastructure upgrades at Dr. Kearney Middle School and Wonowon Elementary School opened earlier in 2026.
Court Report: March 16th to 20th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 16th and 20th, 2026.
City identifies $4.1M operations funding gap for new $185M pool
The City of Fort St. John council is brainstorming how to solve a $4.1 million operational funding gap for its new $185 million aquatic facility planned to go to a referendum in October.
‘Staffing challenges’ close ER at Fort Nelson General Hospital for 13 hours
The Fort Nelson General Hospital has been closed due to 'staffing challenges' on March 24th from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dawson Creek hires more specialist consultants for new water source project following consultation
The City of Dawson Creek is moving forward with its Water Supply System Project to pipe water from the Peace River, rather than its current Kiskatinaw River source, following a B.C. Environmental Assessment Office consultation.
