Local senior pens letter to government raising concerns on future of Peace Villa
A local senior has written a letter raising concerns around the future of the Peace Villa long-term care home.
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Hudson’s Hope ER closed for the first time in June
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre ER was temporarily closed due to a radiology equipment failure and reopened at 11.30 a.m. on June 3rd.
Peace River North MLA’s return to Conservative Party of B.C. ‘suspended indefinitely’
The Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's return to the Conservative Party of B.C. has been 'suspended indefinitely' due to an alleged sexual assault charge.
Fort Nelson First Nation, school in lockdown on the afternoon of June 4th
RCMP confirmed the lockdown at Fort Nelson First Nation was not initiated by the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment.
Taylor set to host 2026 World Invitational Gold Panning Championships
The three-day World Invitational Gold Panning Championship will take place between July 31st and August 2nd in the District of Taylor
B.C. Minister of Jobs meets with Fort St. John Council
British Columbia Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth met with City of Fort St. John council to discuss issues in the region.
Wind turbine education is the aim of UNESCO Global Geopark Global Wind Day event
Celebrated as a day to celebrate wind energy, Global Wind Day was first observed in 2007.
District of Taylor reports over $16k in energy savings at Ice Centre
The District of Taylor reports it has saved over 16k in 2025/26 after it installed a REALice water treatment system.
Peace River North MLA charged with sexual assault
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has been charged with sexual assault by the BC Prosecution Service and will appear in court in Fort St. John on July 6th
Classroom Champion Paralympian visits Alwin Holland Elementary students
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist and reigning world F46 Shot put champion Greg Stewart visited Alwin Elementary School on Wednesday, June 3rd
District of Taylor supports Terus Constructions application to expand mining operations
The District of Taylor has approved it's support for an application from Terus Construction to extend it's mining operation.
Registrations open for Canada Day floats for annual parade
The City of Fort St. John has opened registration for people to enter floats in the Canada Day parade. The last day to register is June 22nd, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
FSJ Women’s Resource Society received more than $3K from Hair Bin
The Hair Bin donated more than $3K collected during its 40th anniversary to the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society.
B.C. Government invites local governments to information session on strengthening economy
Look West is a plan developed the B.C. Government to build major projects faster, create good jobs and strengthen the economy.
Court Report: May 25th to May 29th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 25th and May 29th, 2026.
Documentary about Treaty 8 to be screened in Fort St. John
The screening of Spirit of Treaty 8 will coincide with the 125th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty between the crown and First Nations.
Halfway River First Nation’s annual Arbour Days set for next weekend
Halfway River's Arbour Days was inspired by community Elder Maizie Metecheah's desire to have a gathering place for her nation.
Lower Mainland man pleads guilty to illegally killing moose near Fort Nelson
A Lower Mainland man has plead guilty to illegally killing a moose.
Hudson’s Hope ER closed for the first time in June
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre ER was temporarily closed due to a radiology equipment failure and reopened at 11.30 a.m. on June 3rd.
Peace River North MLA’s return to Conservative Party of B.C. ‘suspended indefinitely’
The Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's return to the Conservative Party of B.C. has been 'suspended indefinitely' due to an alleged sexual assault charge.
Fort Nelson First Nation, school in lockdown on the afternoon of June 4th
RCMP confirmed the lockdown at Fort Nelson First Nation was not initiated by the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment.
Taylor set to host 2026 World Invitational Gold Panning Championships
The three-day World Invitational Gold Panning Championship will take place between July 31st and August 2nd in the District of Taylor
B.C. Minister of Jobs meets with Fort St. John Council
British Columbia Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth met with City of Fort St. John council to discuss issues in the region.
Wind turbine education is the aim of UNESCO Global Geopark Global Wind Day event
Celebrated as a day to celebrate wind energy, Global Wind Day was first observed in 2007.
District of Taylor reports over $16k in energy savings at Ice Centre
The District of Taylor reports it has saved over 16k in 2025/26 after it installed a REALice water treatment system.
Peace River North MLA charged with sexual assault
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has been charged with sexual assault by the BC Prosecution Service and will appear in court in Fort St. John on July 6th
Classroom Champion Paralympian visits Alwin Holland Elementary students
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist and reigning world F46 Shot put champion Greg Stewart visited Alwin Elementary School on Wednesday, June 3rd
District of Taylor supports Terus Constructions application to expand mining operations
The District of Taylor has approved it's support for an application from Terus Construction to extend it's mining operation.
Registrations open for Canada Day floats for annual parade
The City of Fort St. John has opened registration for people to enter floats in the Canada Day parade. The last day to register is June 22nd, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
FSJ Women’s Resource Society received more than $3K from Hair Bin
The Hair Bin donated more than $3K collected during its 40th anniversary to the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society.
B.C. Government invites local governments to information session on strengthening economy
Look West is a plan developed the B.C. Government to build major projects faster, create good jobs and strengthen the economy.
Court Report: May 25th to May 29th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 25th and May 29th, 2026.
Documentary about Treaty 8 to be screened in Fort St. John
The screening of Spirit of Treaty 8 will coincide with the 125th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty between the crown and First Nations.
Halfway River First Nation’s annual Arbour Days set for next weekend
Halfway River's Arbour Days was inspired by community Elder Maizie Metecheah's desire to have a gathering place for her nation.
Lower Mainland man pleads guilty to illegally killing moose near Fort Nelson
A Lower Mainland man has plead guilty to illegally killing a moose.
