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Canada vs the U.S. at the Para Hockey Cup 2025 at the Ovintiv Events Centre. (Ed Hitchins/Energeticcity.ca)

Dawson Creek shortlisted for Sport Tourism Canada awards over Para Cup hosting

Dawson Creek has been shortlisted for two Sport Tourism Canada awards in 2026 after hosting the international para ice hockey invitational, the Para Cup, in late November and early December 2025.

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Court Report: March 2nd to 6th

Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 2nd and 6th, 2026.

Fort St. John talks potential west coast pipeline with Alberta minister

Fort St. John councillors joined the mayor, Lilia Hansen, to meet Alberta minister of Indigenous relations Rajan Sawhney to discuss the West Coast Oil Pipeline project.

BC Hydro's outage map on March 8th at 9:30 a.m.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight

BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.

B.C. government to keep antlers and hide after decision overturned in guided hunt case

Zachary McDermott was found guilty of killing a mountain sheep out of season on a guided hunt. B.C. is keeping the antlers and hide after an appeal which overturned a previous decision.

Northern Lights College finds new location for Tumbler Ridge campus after tragedy

Northern Lights College (NLC) has found a new location for its Tumbler Ridge campus, after a mass shooting at its former home in the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School building.

Deadline extended for applications to design sculpture outside new Dawson Creek hospital

The deadline for expression of interests in designing a sculpture outside the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been extended from March 6th to March 27th. Artists who wish to apply must submit a resume and portfolio of past work.

Mother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update, says breathing tube removed

Maya Gebala had her breathing tube removed to see if she could breath on her own.

An orphan well near Cecil Lake, northeast of Fort St. John. (Photo submitted by BCER)
Energy regulator to funnel ‘significant funding and work’ into Peace orphan wells

During the PRRD’s February 26th board meeting, a delegation from the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) gave an update on plans for orphaned and dormant well sites in the Peace region.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
Confirmed measles cases in northeast B.C. exceeds 320 in latest update

Two new confirmed measles cases have been reported by Northern Health in the week leading up to March 5th, both in the northeast region.

Organizers of second Cultural Gathering of Nations seek sponsorship from Dawson Creek council

The organizers behind the Cultural Gathering of Nations at the Ovintiv Events Centre have sought sponsorship from the City of Dawson Creek.

Hudson’s Hope Health Centre temporarily closes again due to short staffing

The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has been closed temporarily on March 6th and will reopen on March 9th at 8.30 a.m.

Man who admitted manslaughter in Fort St. John seeks new counsel ahead of sentencing

Katlin Cota, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a person died in Fort St. John in June 2025, is looking for new counsel ahead of his sentencing.

Prosecutor outlines case against three accused in brutal slaying of B.C. couple

A Crown prosecutor says a large body of circumstantial evidence has established the case of first-degree murder against three young men on trial for the violent slaying of a couple. One of the defendents arrived on student visa to study in Dawson Creek.

Dawson Creek agricultural land owner loses pipeline permit appeal

The Energy Resource Appeal Tribunal has rejected a Dawson Creek land owner’s application to overturn a permit issued by the BCER to Vermilion Energy.

Tumbler Ridge shooting victim makes ‘incredible improvement’

The CT scans of Maya Gebala, a Tumbler Ridge school shooting victim, are showing "incredible improvement," according to her father.

North Peace senior boys’ basketball drops games at provincial tournament

The North Peace Secondary School's Grizzlies, seeded 16th, were in tough against the competition at the 4A B.C. provincial basketball championships in Langley.

Yellow wind warning issued for Peace and Fort Nelson regions, with possible 100km/h gusts forecast

Environment Canada has predicted a low-pressure system to bring wind gusts of around 100km/h to the Peace River district and Fort Nelson on March 7th and 8th.

Huskies to start NWJHL finals away from home for second consecutive year

The Fort St. John Huskies will take on the La Crete Lumber Barons in the NWJHL finals for a third straight year in 2026.

Two B.C. chambers seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

Tumbler Ridge and Prince George chambers of commerce are calling for children under 16 to be banned from using AI tools and social media following a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, the perpetrator of which was banned by OpenAI months before the killing for violating its policies.

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