Court Report: November 3rd to 7th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between November 3rd and 7th.
News
Local news from Fort St. John, Taylor, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek and the rest of Northeast B.C. Energeticcity.ca is your source for news and events! We are the only local news source with full-time staff working in Fort St. John.
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FSJ Senior Flyers fall 7-6 to Regals in High Prairie
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers held two leads against High Prairie despite dressing just 13 skaters, although they ultimately conceded.
Chamber of Commerce outlines opportunities and challenges for Peace region in 2025 federal budget
Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce president Vince Van Wieringen analyzed the 2025 federal budget and its impacts on the region.
Huskies win streak snapped at 11 after weekend split
The Fort St. John Huskies lost to County of Grande Prairie Wheat Kings on Saturday, November 8th, something they had not experienced in a month.
Canada stripped of measles elimination status
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the Pan American Health Organization revoked Canada's measles elimination status after confirming there has been ongoing transmission of the same strain of measles for more than one year.
South Peace warned about winds gusting up to 90km/h
Environment Canada says high winds gusting up to 90km/h are expected overnight from November 9th to 10th around Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Fort Nelson emergency room overnight
The ER at Fort Nelson General Hospital was closed from November 8th to 9th overnight due to “unexpected staffing challenges.”
‘Code Red Christmas’ parade and charity event to come to Dawson Creek
Throughout the Christmas parade, members of the Dawson Creek Fire Department will be collecting donations for St. Mark's Food Bank from spectators.
(UPDATE) Chetwynd General Hospital emergency room reopens
The Chetwynd General Hospital emergency room was due to remain closed until 8 a.m. on November 9th - but it reopened earlier than expected, on November 8th.
Enbridge reports $682 million in third-quarter earnings
In its Q3 report released on Friday, Enbridge revealed it earned $682 million in GAAP earnings.
BCGEU members praised as ‘real MVPs’ as ratification vote begins
BCGEU workers in the province have begun to vote on ratifying the B.C. provincial government's tentative deal with the union.
CER gives green light to $340.9 million Taylor to Gordondale pipeline project
The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has recommended Pembina’s Taylor to Gordondale pipeline be issued an authorization certificate.
Health authorities warn of toxic blue ‘rock chunks’ in Dawson Creek drug supply
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have jointly issued a toxic drug alert for Dawson Creek over a blue ‘rock chunk’ substance which causes prolonged, heavy sedation and requires an increased amount of naloxone to reverse its effects.
B.C. government slapped with $750K+ fine over incidents, including wildland firefighter’s fatal rollover near Fort St. John
WorkSafeBC has listed a $759,368.84 penalty dated September 25th, 2025 issued to the government after it investigated two incidents involving wildfire suppression, one of which involved a firefighter's death.
Dawson Creek food bank’s ‘Stock our Sleigh’ food drive returns
Donations to St. Mark’s Food Bank will be accepted at the Dawson Creek Safeway, No Frills, Save-On-Foods and Co-op during regular business hours from November 9th to 14th.
Arc Resources fined over $140K following WorkSafeBC inspection
WorkSafeBC's penalty summary claims it found multiple issues with Arc Resources' confined space entry process, among other violations.
‘Horrible news’ or already ‘raised for meat’?: Fort St. John reacts to B.C. ostrich farm cull
Fort St. John lawyer Steven Cope, representing clients who say they are owed money by Universal Ostrich Farms, spoke with Energeticcity.ca following the Supreme Court's decision to go ahead with the cull.
(UPDATE) NEBC Predators get started at Calgary’s Wickfest tournament
The U-13 and U-18 Northeast BC Predators will participate at Calgary's Wickfest hockey tournament, which will take place from November 7th to November 9th.
Carney tells business crowd a new pipeline project is ‘going to happen’
Prime Minister Mark Carney came close to saying he will secure a new pipeline for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on November 7th.
Two construction companies fined tens of thousands for violations at Fort St. John worksites
According to WorkSafeBC’s penalty summaries page, Fort St. John's D.D.E Construction and WCPG Construction were both fined in October after inspections at residential properties they were working on.
FSJ Senior Flyers fall 7-6 to Regals in High Prairie
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers held two leads against High Prairie despite dressing just 13 skaters, although they ultimately conceded.
Chamber of Commerce outlines opportunities and challenges for Peace region in 2025 federal budget
Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce president Vince Van Wieringen analyzed the 2025 federal budget and its impacts on the region.
Huskies win streak snapped at 11 after weekend split
The Fort St. John Huskies lost to County of Grande Prairie Wheat Kings on Saturday, November 8th, something they had not experienced in a month.
Canada stripped of measles elimination status
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the Pan American Health Organization revoked Canada's measles elimination status after confirming there has been ongoing transmission of the same strain of measles for more than one year.
South Peace warned about winds gusting up to 90km/h
Environment Canada says high winds gusting up to 90km/h are expected overnight from November 9th to 10th around Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Fort Nelson emergency room overnight
The ER at Fort Nelson General Hospital was closed from November 8th to 9th overnight due to “unexpected staffing challenges.”
‘Code Red Christmas’ parade and charity event to come to Dawson Creek
Throughout the Christmas parade, members of the Dawson Creek Fire Department will be collecting donations for St. Mark's Food Bank from spectators.
(UPDATE) Chetwynd General Hospital emergency room reopens
The Chetwynd General Hospital emergency room was due to remain closed until 8 a.m. on November 9th - but it reopened earlier than expected, on November 8th.
Enbridge reports $682 million in third-quarter earnings
In its Q3 report released on Friday, Enbridge revealed it earned $682 million in GAAP earnings.
BCGEU members praised as ‘real MVPs’ as ratification vote begins
BCGEU workers in the province have begun to vote on ratifying the B.C. provincial government's tentative deal with the union.
CER gives green light to $340.9 million Taylor to Gordondale pipeline project
The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has recommended Pembina’s Taylor to Gordondale pipeline be issued an authorization certificate.
Health authorities warn of toxic blue ‘rock chunks’ in Dawson Creek drug supply
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have jointly issued a toxic drug alert for Dawson Creek over a blue ‘rock chunk’ substance which causes prolonged, heavy sedation and requires an increased amount of naloxone to reverse its effects.
B.C. government slapped with $750K+ fine over incidents, including wildland firefighter’s fatal rollover near Fort St. John
WorkSafeBC has listed a $759,368.84 penalty dated September 25th, 2025 issued to the government after it investigated two incidents involving wildfire suppression, one of which involved a firefighter's death.
Dawson Creek food bank’s ‘Stock our Sleigh’ food drive returns
Donations to St. Mark’s Food Bank will be accepted at the Dawson Creek Safeway, No Frills, Save-On-Foods and Co-op during regular business hours from November 9th to 14th.
Arc Resources fined over $140K following WorkSafeBC inspection
WorkSafeBC's penalty summary claims it found multiple issues with Arc Resources' confined space entry process, among other violations.
‘Horrible news’ or already ‘raised for meat’?: Fort St. John reacts to B.C. ostrich farm cull
Fort St. John lawyer Steven Cope, representing clients who say they are owed money by Universal Ostrich Farms, spoke with Energeticcity.ca following the Supreme Court's decision to go ahead with the cull.
(UPDATE) NEBC Predators get started at Calgary’s Wickfest tournament
The U-13 and U-18 Northeast BC Predators will participate at Calgary's Wickfest hockey tournament, which will take place from November 7th to November 9th.
Carney tells business crowd a new pipeline project is ‘going to happen’
Prime Minister Mark Carney came close to saying he will secure a new pipeline for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on November 7th.
Two construction companies fined tens of thousands for violations at Fort St. John worksites
According to WorkSafeBC’s penalty summaries page, Fort St. John's D.D.E Construction and WCPG Construction were both fined in October after inspections at residential properties they were working on.
