Housing sales numbers rise in Fort St. John, Fort Nelson in third quarter
The BC Northern Real Estate Board says 561 properties have sold in Fort St. John as of September 30th, up from the same time last year.
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STARS talks activity in Peace River region in past 15 years
The air ambulance service STARS presented its annual overview report to the Peace River Regional District, including mission statistics since 2010.
Night golf event raises thousands towards para hockey trip and accessible bus program
Dawson Creek Kinsmen Club's 2025 nighttime golf tournament Glowball raised more than $29,000 on September 25th.
LNG Canada starts flaring in preparation for new processing unit
Flaring activities associated with ‘train two’ of the LNG Canada project - which is jointly owned and operated by Shell Canada, Petronas, PetroChina, KOGAS and the Mitsubishi Corporation - are planned to take place between October 7th and November 10th.
Person charged with manslaughter to be tried by supreme court judge
Katlin Cota was charged with manslaughter after a man was found unresponsive in the parking lot of Fort St. John Alliance Church on June 24th.
How many tuned in?: PRRD reveals watch figures for livestreamed and recorded meetings
The Peace River Regional District has gathered information on livestream and meeting recordings posted online to Facebook.
Open fire bans lifted across Prince George Fire Centre
All category two and three open fire bans have been lifted in the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson fire zones, as of October 7th.
B.C.’s Dix says it is ‘Canadian’ to disagree with Alberta Premier Smith over pipeline
Adrian Dix, British Columbia's energy minister, has dismissed the latest push by Danielle Smith, Alberta's premier, for an oil pipeline to the west coast.
Energy ministry talks agricultural land protection amid Bill 14 concerns
The Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions has sent a letter about the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act to the Peace River Regional District.
More Fort St. John workers join picket lines as BCGEU strike expands
Workers at the BC Cannabis Store in Fort St. John, and BC Liquor Stores in both Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge are joining the BCGEU strike.
Vigil honours murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls through art
The Sisters in Spirit MMIWG2S vigil took place on Saturday, October 4th at the Treaty 8 Tribal Association offices in Fort St. John.
Tumbler Ridge residents protest ER on-call hours cut
A rally was held in front of the Tumbler Ridge Town Hall on October 4th to protest the recent cuts to on-call ER hours at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.
Northeast B.C. accounts for 70 per cent of all provincial measles cases, BCCDC reveals
BCCDC's update on October 6th indicates 197 of B.C.'s confirmed cases — roughly 70 per cent — come specifically from northeastern B.C.
PRRD seeks UBCM funding for fire equipment for second time
The Peace River Regional District is resubmitting an application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities' Strategic Priorities Fund for new fire equipment in Charlie Lake and Moberly Lake.
Former Predators defender, 16, commits to New Hampshire college program
Jasmin Bueckert, who spent parts of two seasons with the northeast B.C. Predators program, is set to attend Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire for the 2027-28 season.
Canadian Cancer Society assists hundreds at Kordyban Lodge in 2024
The Peace River Regional District met with the Canadian Cancer Society to discuss the usage of the Kordyban Lodge in Prince George.
New legal challenge issued over PRGT ‘substantially started’ decision
Ecojustice lawyer Matt Hulse said the point of the challenge to the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline 'substantial start' ruling is to ensure the province applies its environmental laws in a way that protects communities and ecosystems.
PRRD approves $250K for Pouce Coupe fire hall expansion
The Peace River Regional District has approved $250,000 in diverted funds for an expansion of the Village of Pouce Coupe's fire hall.
Huskies drop both sides of two-game series to Lumber Barons
The defending NWJHL champion, Fort St. John Huskies, lost both games to last year's finalist, the La Crete Lumber Barons, by 5-4 scores on October 4th and 5th.
Arraignment adjourned for woman charged after Fort St. John stabbing
Kayla Trudeau was charged following a Fort St. John police investigation into a reported stabbing on August 28th.
STARS talks activity in Peace River region in past 15 years
The air ambulance service STARS presented its annual overview report to the Peace River Regional District, including mission statistics since 2010.
Night golf event raises thousands towards para hockey trip and accessible bus program
Dawson Creek Kinsmen Club's 2025 nighttime golf tournament Glowball raised more than $29,000 on September 25th.
LNG Canada starts flaring in preparation for new processing unit
Flaring activities associated with ‘train two’ of the LNG Canada project - which is jointly owned and operated by Shell Canada, Petronas, PetroChina, KOGAS and the Mitsubishi Corporation - are planned to take place between October 7th and November 10th.
Person charged with manslaughter to be tried by supreme court judge
Katlin Cota was charged with manslaughter after a man was found unresponsive in the parking lot of Fort St. John Alliance Church on June 24th.
How many tuned in?: PRRD reveals watch figures for livestreamed and recorded meetings
The Peace River Regional District has gathered information on livestream and meeting recordings posted online to Facebook.
Open fire bans lifted across Prince George Fire Centre
All category two and three open fire bans have been lifted in the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson fire zones, as of October 7th.
B.C.’s Dix says it is ‘Canadian’ to disagree with Alberta Premier Smith over pipeline
Adrian Dix, British Columbia's energy minister, has dismissed the latest push by Danielle Smith, Alberta's premier, for an oil pipeline to the west coast.
Energy ministry talks agricultural land protection amid Bill 14 concerns
The Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions has sent a letter about the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act to the Peace River Regional District.
More Fort St. John workers join picket lines as BCGEU strike expands
Workers at the BC Cannabis Store in Fort St. John, and BC Liquor Stores in both Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge are joining the BCGEU strike.
Vigil honours murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls through art
The Sisters in Spirit MMIWG2S vigil took place on Saturday, October 4th at the Treaty 8 Tribal Association offices in Fort St. John.
Tumbler Ridge residents protest ER on-call hours cut
A rally was held in front of the Tumbler Ridge Town Hall on October 4th to protest the recent cuts to on-call ER hours at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.
Northeast B.C. accounts for 70 per cent of all provincial measles cases, BCCDC reveals
BCCDC's update on October 6th indicates 197 of B.C.'s confirmed cases — roughly 70 per cent — come specifically from northeastern B.C.
PRRD seeks UBCM funding for fire equipment for second time
The Peace River Regional District is resubmitting an application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities' Strategic Priorities Fund for new fire equipment in Charlie Lake and Moberly Lake.
Former Predators defender, 16, commits to New Hampshire college program
Jasmin Bueckert, who spent parts of two seasons with the northeast B.C. Predators program, is set to attend Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire for the 2027-28 season.
Canadian Cancer Society assists hundreds at Kordyban Lodge in 2024
The Peace River Regional District met with the Canadian Cancer Society to discuss the usage of the Kordyban Lodge in Prince George.
New legal challenge issued over PRGT ‘substantially started’ decision
Ecojustice lawyer Matt Hulse said the point of the challenge to the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline 'substantial start' ruling is to ensure the province applies its environmental laws in a way that protects communities and ecosystems.
PRRD approves $250K for Pouce Coupe fire hall expansion
The Peace River Regional District has approved $250,000 in diverted funds for an expansion of the Village of Pouce Coupe's fire hall.
Huskies drop both sides of two-game series to Lumber Barons
The defending NWJHL champion, Fort St. John Huskies, lost both games to last year's finalist, the La Crete Lumber Barons, by 5-4 scores on October 4th and 5th.
Arraignment adjourned for woman charged after Fort St. John stabbing
Kayla Trudeau was charged following a Fort St. John police investigation into a reported stabbing on August 28th.
