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.
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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.
‘Yellow’ winter storm heads for Peace region, with up to 25 cm of snow forecast
Environment Canada has issued a warning about a 'yellow'-level winter storm forecasted for the Peace region, Highway 97 and Pine Pass on March 24th and March 25th.
Senior Care Foundation gets set to host 2026 jamboree
The Fort St. John and Area Senior Care Foundation is hosting its annual Music Jamboree at the Royal Canadian Legion in 2026 on April 18th.
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex buildings start to reopen after building structure concerns
Some of the buildings in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex have now reopened after concerns about snow building up on the roof.
Public invited to register interest in speaking at Dawson Creek consultation meeting for budget 2027
A public consultation meeting will be held sometime in June 2026 in Dawson Creek about next year's provincial budget.
MP says firearms ban targets ‘legal gun owners’ as Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal
The Supreme Court will hear the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights' appeal of the government's ban of more than 2,500 firearms.
Doig River First Nation ‘taking break’ with no 2026 language revitalization event
Doig River First Nation held 'Reawakening of our Language' events in 2024 and 2025, in partnership with Northern Lights College and the University of British Columbia, but it is taking a break in 2026.
Hospice society hopes to raise $40K at upcoming gala
South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society is all set to host its annual fundraising gala, hoping to raise $40K on April 25th at the Co-op Mercer Hall from 5.30 p.m.
Northeast B.C. fibre-optic project’s deadline extended for fifth time
Rogers received an additional seven months for the fibre-optic project, which began in 2021 but has now seen five notices for extension.
Letter to the editor: I say no beds for seniors, no fancy pool
David Blaney writes about the project to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool and the recent news that the long-term care facility in Fort St. John has been delayed by the provincial government.
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.
‘Yellow’ winter storm heads for Peace region, with up to 25 cm of snow forecast
Environment Canada has issued a warning about a 'yellow'-level winter storm forecasted for the Peace region, Highway 97 and Pine Pass on March 24th and March 25th.
Senior Care Foundation gets set to host 2026 jamboree
The Fort St. John and Area Senior Care Foundation is hosting its annual Music Jamboree at the Royal Canadian Legion in 2026 on April 18th.
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex buildings start to reopen after building structure concerns
Some of the buildings in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex have now reopened after concerns about snow building up on the roof.
Public invited to register interest in speaking at Dawson Creek consultation meeting for budget 2027
A public consultation meeting will be held sometime in June 2026 in Dawson Creek about next year's provincial budget.
MP says firearms ban targets ‘legal gun owners’ as Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal
The Supreme Court will hear the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights' appeal of the government's ban of more than 2,500 firearms.
Doig River First Nation ‘taking break’ with no 2026 language revitalization event
Doig River First Nation held 'Reawakening of our Language' events in 2024 and 2025, in partnership with Northern Lights College and the University of British Columbia, but it is taking a break in 2026.
Hospice society hopes to raise $40K at upcoming gala
South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society is all set to host its annual fundraising gala, hoping to raise $40K on April 25th at the Co-op Mercer Hall from 5.30 p.m.
Northeast B.C. fibre-optic project’s deadline extended for fifth time
Rogers received an additional seven months for the fibre-optic project, which began in 2021 but has now seen five notices for extension.
Letter to the editor: I say no beds for seniors, no fancy pool
David Blaney writes about the project to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool and the recent news that the long-term care facility in Fort St. John has been delayed by the provincial government.
