Election for Saulteau First Nations chief and council draws near
An election to select a new council and chief for Saulteau First Nations in Moberly Lake will take place on Monday, March 30th.
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Solomon tells OpenAI CEO Sam Altman that Tumbler Ridge deserves apology
Federal artificial intelligence minister Evan Solomon says he met with the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, and told him the people of Tumbler Ridge deserve an apology after the mass shooting on February 10th.
Former Dawson Creek councillor facing charge waives preliminary inquiry right
A former Dawson Creek councillor charged with breach of trust, Shaely Wilbur, has waived her right to a preliminary inquiry and will next appear in court in Fort St. John on March 30th.
PRRD pursues answers about future of Inga Lake
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is prodding the province for clarity about the future of Inga Lake in northeast B.C.
Court Report: February 23rd to 27th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between February 23rd and 27th, 2026.
Huskies advance to NWJHL finals with 4-1 win over Navigators
The Fort St. John Huskies will meet their rival, the La Crete Lumber Barons, for the third straight year in the NWJHL finals for the 2025/26 season.
Fort St. John hair salon set to host annual Cuts for Cans fundraiser
Studio 105 Salon's Cuts for Cans event sees the business offer free trims in exchange for non-perishable food items, which will be donated to the Fort St. John Salvation Army's food bank.
Two die in single-vehicle Alaska Highway crash near Summit Lake
Two people have died after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 97 north of Fort Nelson on March 3rd.
Northern Health reports at least 82 hours of northeast ER closures in February
Northern Health has reported at least 82 hours of ER closures across northeast B.C. in February 2026.
Mideast war driving up Europe natural gas prices, highlighting Canada’s potential
The widening war in the Middle East is driving up spot natural gas prices in Europe and Asia, highlighting the potential for Canada to play a greater role as a stable global supplier.
Fort St. John family fears autism support funding cut under eligibility changes
A parent in Fort St. John is concerned for her daughter's future after the province made changes to autism funding.
City seeks proposals for sponsor naming rights for recreation locations
The City of Fort St. John is asking businesses to come forward with proposals for the renaming of several recreation assets, including the Pomeroy Sport Centre, by April 2nd.
MLAs continue calls for full public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Two MLAs, including Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld, continue to call for a full public inquiry into the February 10th mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, after a coroner's inquest was announced on March 3rd.
Fort St. John craft brewery up for sale
Beard's Brewing Company, which started out life as a craft brewery in downtown Fort St. John in 2017, is up for sale.
B.C.’s move to end clock changes won’t be without complications
British Columbia Premier David Eby announced on Monday, March 2nd that the province will be moving to permanent daylight time.
Blueberry River First Nations chief and council urge members against ‘escalating situation’ with pipeline protest
Protesters and contractors from Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) set up a road blockade north of Fort St. John on Monday, March 2nd to protest the NEBC Connector project, but BRFN chief and council do not condone the action.
Fort St. John council pens open letter requesting return of seniors housing funding
Fort St. John council has voted to pen a letter demanding the return of funding for a senior housing project in the city.
Peace pickleball players enjoy success at Grande Prairie tournament
Pickleball players from B.C. and Alberta descended on the new Paddle Club in Grande Prairie for an opening tournament on February 27th and 28th.
Energeticcity.ca is hiring a News Director
Join our team and help lead the newsroom of Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca
(UPDATE) Hudson’s Hope Health Centre reopens after closure due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has reopened after "staffing challenges" closed the facility from February 24th.
Solomon tells OpenAI CEO Sam Altman that Tumbler Ridge deserves apology
Federal artificial intelligence minister Evan Solomon says he met with the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, and told him the people of Tumbler Ridge deserve an apology after the mass shooting on February 10th.
Former Dawson Creek councillor facing charge waives preliminary inquiry right
A former Dawson Creek councillor charged with breach of trust, Shaely Wilbur, has waived her right to a preliminary inquiry and will next appear in court in Fort St. John on March 30th.
PRRD pursues answers about future of Inga Lake
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is prodding the province for clarity about the future of Inga Lake in northeast B.C.
Court Report: February 23rd to 27th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between February 23rd and 27th, 2026.
Huskies advance to NWJHL finals with 4-1 win over Navigators
The Fort St. John Huskies will meet their rival, the La Crete Lumber Barons, for the third straight year in the NWJHL finals for the 2025/26 season.
Fort St. John hair salon set to host annual Cuts for Cans fundraiser
Studio 105 Salon's Cuts for Cans event sees the business offer free trims in exchange for non-perishable food items, which will be donated to the Fort St. John Salvation Army's food bank.
Two die in single-vehicle Alaska Highway crash near Summit Lake
Two people have died after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 97 north of Fort Nelson on March 3rd.
Northern Health reports at least 82 hours of northeast ER closures in February
Northern Health has reported at least 82 hours of ER closures across northeast B.C. in February 2026.
Mideast war driving up Europe natural gas prices, highlighting Canada’s potential
The widening war in the Middle East is driving up spot natural gas prices in Europe and Asia, highlighting the potential for Canada to play a greater role as a stable global supplier.
Fort St. John family fears autism support funding cut under eligibility changes
A parent in Fort St. John is concerned for her daughter's future after the province made changes to autism funding.
City seeks proposals for sponsor naming rights for recreation locations
The City of Fort St. John is asking businesses to come forward with proposals for the renaming of several recreation assets, including the Pomeroy Sport Centre, by April 2nd.
MLAs continue calls for full public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Two MLAs, including Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld, continue to call for a full public inquiry into the February 10th mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, after a coroner's inquest was announced on March 3rd.
Fort St. John craft brewery up for sale
Beard's Brewing Company, which started out life as a craft brewery in downtown Fort St. John in 2017, is up for sale.
B.C.’s move to end clock changes won’t be without complications
British Columbia Premier David Eby announced on Monday, March 2nd that the province will be moving to permanent daylight time.
Blueberry River First Nations chief and council urge members against ‘escalating situation’ with pipeline protest
Protesters and contractors from Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) set up a road blockade north of Fort St. John on Monday, March 2nd to protest the NEBC Connector project, but BRFN chief and council do not condone the action.
Fort St. John council pens open letter requesting return of seniors housing funding
Fort St. John council has voted to pen a letter demanding the return of funding for a senior housing project in the city.
Peace pickleball players enjoy success at Grande Prairie tournament
Pickleball players from B.C. and Alberta descended on the new Paddle Club in Grande Prairie for an opening tournament on February 27th and 28th.
Energeticcity.ca is hiring a News Director
Join our team and help lead the newsroom of Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca
(UPDATE) Hudson’s Hope Health Centre reopens after closure due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has reopened after "staffing challenges" closed the facility from February 24th.
