Preliminary numbers for revamped Winter Fest 2026 revealed
After the first month-long Winter Fest in Fort St. John in February 2026, the city has revealed it preliminary numbers, the 360 MNP Slide Hill record and "informal" community feedback.
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More than 130 to be affected by Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe power outages
Planned power outages will affect 132 customers in Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe on March 10th and March 11th.
‘Not a vote on substance or intent’: Local MLAs talk voting to progress Human Rights Code Repeal Act
The MLAs of the Peace region - Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy and Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld - voted to progress a Human Rights Code Repeal Act at the first reading to give it a chance to be discussed.
Residents get opportunity to talk local issues at community meeting series with PRRD
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) electoral area D director Leonard Hiebert is hosting a series of meetings for local residents starting March 23rd and ending April 1st across northeast B.C.
Eby says OpenAI’s Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in wake of shootings
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to apologize to the people of Tumbler Ridge.
Warning issued of new measles exposure in Montney area
Northern Health warned of the exposure on Thursday, January 22nd at the Montney Mennonite Church at 12537 256 Road between the hours of 10 a.m and 2 p.m.
Two Fort St. John students selected again for honour band
Two students from a Fort St. John school have been selected to participate at the 2026 MusicFest Canada’s Soho Sound Canadian Junior Honour Band.
Rotary fishing derby set to take over Swan Lake Park
The Rotary Club of Dawson Creek's ice fishing derby is set to take place on the shores of Swan Lake in 2026, its 12th year.
Fort St. John school to host entrepreneurship fair for the second time
Bert Bowes Middle School will be hosting its entrepreneurship fair at the school on March 6th from 9.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.
Alberta’s premier consulting on scrapping clock changes, prefers more light at night
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will consult on doing away with twice-a-year clock changes, possibly moving to permanent daylight time.
Peace River North MLA proposes new school safety bill in aftermath of Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has gained first reading approval for his new School Amendment Act 2026.
Fort St. John council readjusts proposed budget with 1.85 per cent tax increase
The City of Fort St. John council is considering a 1.85 per cent tax increase to its municipal taxes as part of its $130.7 million operating and $54.62 million capital budgets in 2026.
Alaska Highway to close periodically for up to two hours following fatal crash
The Alaska Highway north of Fort Nelson will be closed intermittently for up to two hours between Tofte Mainline and Recreation Road on March 5th, following a crash which killed two people.
Head of local non-profit temporarily banned from social work while she awaits hearing on allegations
Lisa Jewell, executive director of the Wellness Truth and Families foundation in Fort St. John, has been temporarily banned from social work by the BC College of Social Workers.
‘Staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek maternity ward overnight
The Dawson Creek and District Hospital's maternity ward has reopened after a "staffing shortage" closed the facility overnight for 19 hours from March 4th to 5th.
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Notice of Pesticide Use
SPONSORED: The Ministry of Environment has issued BC Hydro a Pesticide Use Permit in connection with the Site C Project.
A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootings
Dr. Arash Javanbakht, a psychiatrist and the founding director of the Stress, Trauma and Anxiety Research Clinic at Wayne State University in Michigan, said there is a high likelihood of PTSD, depression or anxiety in the aftermath of an event like the Tumbler Ridge shooting on February 10th.
OpenAI agrees to strengthen safeguards following B.C. mass shooting: minister
OpenAI has agreed to take several actions to bolster safety
British Columbians can now access surgery in Alberta after cross-border partnership
The provincial governments of B.C. and neighbour Alberta reinstated an arrangement on cross-border surgeries in March 2026.
Farmers institute to host two documentary film nights at theatre
The Peace Region Farmers Institute (PRFI) will screen two documentary films - Women Who Dig and Tea Creek - at the Lido Theatre on March 11th and April 14th.
More than 130 to be affected by Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe power outages
Planned power outages will affect 132 customers in Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe on March 10th and March 11th.
‘Not a vote on substance or intent’: Local MLAs talk voting to progress Human Rights Code Repeal Act
The MLAs of the Peace region - Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy and Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld - voted to progress a Human Rights Code Repeal Act at the first reading to give it a chance to be discussed.
Residents get opportunity to talk local issues at community meeting series with PRRD
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) electoral area D director Leonard Hiebert is hosting a series of meetings for local residents starting March 23rd and ending April 1st across northeast B.C.
Eby says OpenAI’s Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in wake of shootings
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to apologize to the people of Tumbler Ridge.
Warning issued of new measles exposure in Montney area
Northern Health warned of the exposure on Thursday, January 22nd at the Montney Mennonite Church at 12537 256 Road between the hours of 10 a.m and 2 p.m.
Two Fort St. John students selected again for honour band
Two students from a Fort St. John school have been selected to participate at the 2026 MusicFest Canada’s Soho Sound Canadian Junior Honour Band.
Rotary fishing derby set to take over Swan Lake Park
The Rotary Club of Dawson Creek's ice fishing derby is set to take place on the shores of Swan Lake in 2026, its 12th year.
Fort St. John school to host entrepreneurship fair for the second time
Bert Bowes Middle School will be hosting its entrepreneurship fair at the school on March 6th from 9.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.
Alberta’s premier consulting on scrapping clock changes, prefers more light at night
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will consult on doing away with twice-a-year clock changes, possibly moving to permanent daylight time.
Peace River North MLA proposes new school safety bill in aftermath of Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has gained first reading approval for his new School Amendment Act 2026.
Fort St. John council readjusts proposed budget with 1.85 per cent tax increase
The City of Fort St. John council is considering a 1.85 per cent tax increase to its municipal taxes as part of its $130.7 million operating and $54.62 million capital budgets in 2026.
Alaska Highway to close periodically for up to two hours following fatal crash
The Alaska Highway north of Fort Nelson will be closed intermittently for up to two hours between Tofte Mainline and Recreation Road on March 5th, following a crash which killed two people.
Head of local non-profit temporarily banned from social work while she awaits hearing on allegations
Lisa Jewell, executive director of the Wellness Truth and Families foundation in Fort St. John, has been temporarily banned from social work by the BC College of Social Workers.
‘Staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek maternity ward overnight
The Dawson Creek and District Hospital's maternity ward has reopened after a "staffing shortage" closed the facility overnight for 19 hours from March 4th to 5th.
Sponsored Sponsored content Notice of Pesticide Use
SPONSORED: The Ministry of Environment has issued BC Hydro a Pesticide Use Permit in connection with the Site C Project.
A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootings
Dr. Arash Javanbakht, a psychiatrist and the founding director of the Stress, Trauma and Anxiety Research Clinic at Wayne State University in Michigan, said there is a high likelihood of PTSD, depression or anxiety in the aftermath of an event like the Tumbler Ridge shooting on February 10th.
OpenAI agrees to strengthen safeguards following B.C. mass shooting: minister
OpenAI has agreed to take several actions to bolster safety
British Columbians can now access surgery in Alberta after cross-border partnership
The provincial governments of B.C. and neighbour Alberta reinstated an arrangement on cross-border surgeries in March 2026.
Farmers institute to host two documentary film nights at theatre
The Peace Region Farmers Institute (PRFI) will screen two documentary films - Women Who Dig and Tea Creek - at the Lido Theatre on March 11th and April 14th.
