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Fort St. John postal workers join rotating strikes

CUPW local 738 president Babe Seguin confirmed postal workers in Fort St. John switched to rotating strikes on Tuesday morning, October 28th.

Actor, writer and producer named October’s Co-op Community Champion

Taylor Hastings was nominated to be October's Co-op Community Champion for her contributions to Fort St. John's theatre community, both onstage and behind the scenes.

The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
PRRD calls for province’s action on youth mental health, road safety and Canada Post

The Peace River Regional District is calling provincial politicians to action on youth mental health, road safety and Canada Post closures in the region.

Snowfall warning issued for Pine Pass with reduced visibility and ‘hazardous driving conditions’

Environment Canada has issued a warning about snow falling in the Pine Pass area on the evening of October 28th.

Petronas CEO Tengku Muhammad Taufik pictured with Prime Minister Mark Carney. (Mark Carney, Facebook)
PM meets with Petronas CEO to discuss LNG Canada expansion

Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with the chief executive of Petronas, Tengku Muhammad Taufik, to discuss the potential expansion of LNG Canada’s Kitimat facility.

Tumbler Ridge Museum excavates skull of ancient extinct marine animal

Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark recovered a fossilized skull of an ichthyosaur from the Kiskatinaw River valley on October 6th.

The FSJ Medical Clinic building from the outside, brick building with many mirrored windows.
Covid-19 and flu vaccine appointment bookings now available for Fort St. John, Dawson Creek

Appointments can now be booked for Covid-19 and flu vaccinations across the Peace region, including in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.

Local speed skaters achieve top 20 finishes at national long-track championship

Four Fort St. John skaters - Jack Hanson, Kieran Hanson, Matthew Mitchell and Joshua Telizyn - competed with team B.C. at the Canadian Long Track Championships in Calgary.

Fort St. John Huskies’ October win streak reaches seven

The Fort St. John Huskies' win streak continues after games against Grande Prairie and Dawson Creek on October 25th and 26th.

Peace region classroom construction projects expected to wrap up by early 2026

Construction at two schools in SD60 - Dr. Kearney Middle School and Wonowon Elementary School - are expected to wrap up by January 2026.

Taylor golf club exceeds financial expectations for 2025

The District of Taylor's council reviewed a report detailing Lone Wolf Golf Club's finances, which showed it reported $1.87 million in revenue and $1.34 million in expenses in 2025.

(UPDATE) PRRD exempts 800+ properties from paying North Peace Leisure Pool tax

The Peace River Regional District has voted to remove more than 800 properties from the area taxed for the North Peace Leisure Pool in Fort St. John.

Power lines in front of an orange sunset.
(UPDATE) Power back on northwest of Fort St. John after downed wire incident

Fifty-four BC Hydro customers lost power at 5:10 a.m. on October 27th due to the downed wire.

Light a Moose radiothon returns to Fort St. John this fall

The Light a Moose radiothon for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation is returning in 2025 from November 19th to 21st.

The BCGEU strike in Fort St. John on September 9th. (Ed Hitchins, Energeticcity.ca)
BCGEU to recommend members accept deal to end strike after eight weeks

The BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) says it will recommend its members vote to accept a tentative deal reached with the provincial government to bring an end to strike action.

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First snowfall warning of the season issued for the B.C. Peace

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the B.C. Peace River region, including Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, with 10 to 15 centimetres of snow expected Sunday.

Fort St. John students explore healthcare careers at fair

The Energetic Learning Campus Career Fair was held on October 21st, with around 200 students and 22 organizations taking part.

A piece of heavy equipment moving chopped down and stripped tree trunks next to evergreen trees.
Fort St. John, Dawson Creek mill owner to continue investment in ‘next generation of forestry professionals’

Forestry products company LP Building Solutions, which has had a presence in the Peace region since a Dawson Creek mill in the 1980s, will continue its partnership with ForestryWorks and the First Nations Forestry Council.

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