Stormy weather expected to hit northeast B.C. for the weekend, says Environment Canada
Thunderstorm warnings are expected for much of the weekend and into next week in northeast B.C.
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RCMP releases details about massive crash on Alaska highway
The crash on Wednesday, June 24th, shut down the Alaska Highway and caused delays.
School District 60 working to improve training and understanding around AI use in schools
School District 60 has developed tools to help teachers and students navigate AI use, including the creation of AI guidelines.
Fort Nelson First Nation school is taking a different approach to summer camp with ‘Welding and Well-Being’
This camp features building a go-kart from scratch, from interpreting plans to frame and engine work for a finished product, says trade teacher at FNFN's Chalo School
District of Tumbler Ridge pauses plans to move temporary memorial
The District of Tumbler Ridge will be pausing its plans to move the temporary memorial at the Roman Walkway.
City of Fort St. John’s annual report highlights the city’s economic development for 2025
The City of Fort St. John's annual report highlight the city's economic development in 2025, including issuing building permits worth $38.8 million.
Special Olympics Fort St. John looks to get new coaches involved as it hosts annual general meeting
Coaches and fundraising positions are available as Special Olympics Fort St. John goes forward, according to the local coordinator.
City of Fort St. John begins plans for Winter Fest 2027
Fort St. John city staff presented a recap of Winter Fest 2026 and will begin planning for Winter 2027.
Fort St. John to showcase competition featuring province’s best Indigenous firefighters
Sixty-plus firefighters representing 10 First Nations from across B.C. will take part in the annual Indigenous Firefighting competition at Centennial Park
B.C. youth among victims of Grande Prairie man charged with sexual offences
A B.C. youth is among the victims of a Grande Prairie resident charged with multiple sexual offences.
NCLGA board’s focus shifts to advocacy and implementation
The North Central Local Government Association's new president, Kyle MacDonald, said the board's focus is now on advocacy and implementation.
Dawson Creek requests review into universal mental health care in British Columbia
The City of Dawson Creek has issued a request for a review into universal mental health care in the province.
Thunderstorm advisory issued for North Peace River area by Environment Canada
A storm near Fort St. John is moving northward at a speed of 15 km/h, according to Environment Canada
(UPDATE) Wildfire northeast of Fort St. John ‘being held’ according to BC Wildfire Service
The 1.5-hectare wildfire reported on June 24th is believed to have been caused by a lightning strike, according to BC Wildfire Service
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality requests a review of the Parker Lake Wildfire investigation
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has requested a review into why the Parker Lake Wildfire Investigation was stopped.
The 1980s are the theme for Fort Nelson ladies’ golf tournament
While the tournament at the nine-hole course is an annual event, its organizer says it rarely has a theme like 2026.
New tool supports police in Northeast B.C. in responding to mental health calls
A new mental health screening tool will support police in northeast B.C. when responding to mental-health related calls.
Fort St. John RCMP report an increase in theft from vehicles and a decrease in vehicle theft
The Fort St. John RCMP's May 2026 Policing Reports showed an increase in theft from vehicles and a decrease in vehicle theft.
Northern Rockies RCMP revive local bike rodeo
Fort Nelson cop wants to revive the event into something annual, educating children on the finer points of bike etiquette and safety.
Fort St. John Council Approves $1.2M More for New Pool Cost Validation, Introduces $90M Loan Bylaw
Fort St. John City Council approved an additional $1.2 million to validate construction costs for the new Aquatics Facility and introduced a loan bylaw allowing the city to borrow up to $90 million for the $185M pool project, with a referendum set for this fall.
RCMP releases details about massive crash on Alaska highway
The crash on Wednesday, June 24th, shut down the Alaska Highway and caused delays.
School District 60 working to improve training and understanding around AI use in schools
School District 60 has developed tools to help teachers and students navigate AI use, including the creation of AI guidelines.
Fort Nelson First Nation school is taking a different approach to summer camp with ‘Welding and Well-Being’
This camp features building a go-kart from scratch, from interpreting plans to frame and engine work for a finished product, says trade teacher at FNFN's Chalo School
District of Tumbler Ridge pauses plans to move temporary memorial
The District of Tumbler Ridge will be pausing its plans to move the temporary memorial at the Roman Walkway.
City of Fort St. John’s annual report highlights the city’s economic development for 2025
The City of Fort St. John's annual report highlight the city's economic development in 2025, including issuing building permits worth $38.8 million.
Special Olympics Fort St. John looks to get new coaches involved as it hosts annual general meeting
Coaches and fundraising positions are available as Special Olympics Fort St. John goes forward, according to the local coordinator.
City of Fort St. John begins plans for Winter Fest 2027
Fort St. John city staff presented a recap of Winter Fest 2026 and will begin planning for Winter 2027.
Fort St. John to showcase competition featuring province’s best Indigenous firefighters
Sixty-plus firefighters representing 10 First Nations from across B.C. will take part in the annual Indigenous Firefighting competition at Centennial Park
B.C. youth among victims of Grande Prairie man charged with sexual offences
A B.C. youth is among the victims of a Grande Prairie resident charged with multiple sexual offences.
NCLGA board’s focus shifts to advocacy and implementation
The North Central Local Government Association's new president, Kyle MacDonald, said the board's focus is now on advocacy and implementation.
Dawson Creek requests review into universal mental health care in British Columbia
The City of Dawson Creek has issued a request for a review into universal mental health care in the province.
Thunderstorm advisory issued for North Peace River area by Environment Canada
A storm near Fort St. John is moving northward at a speed of 15 km/h, according to Environment Canada
(UPDATE) Wildfire northeast of Fort St. John ‘being held’ according to BC Wildfire Service
The 1.5-hectare wildfire reported on June 24th is believed to have been caused by a lightning strike, according to BC Wildfire Service
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality requests a review of the Parker Lake Wildfire investigation
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has requested a review into why the Parker Lake Wildfire Investigation was stopped.
The 1980s are the theme for Fort Nelson ladies’ golf tournament
While the tournament at the nine-hole course is an annual event, its organizer says it rarely has a theme like 2026.
New tool supports police in Northeast B.C. in responding to mental health calls
A new mental health screening tool will support police in northeast B.C. when responding to mental-health related calls.
Fort St. John RCMP report an increase in theft from vehicles and a decrease in vehicle theft
The Fort St. John RCMP's May 2026 Policing Reports showed an increase in theft from vehicles and a decrease in vehicle theft.
Northern Rockies RCMP revive local bike rodeo
Fort Nelson cop wants to revive the event into something annual, educating children on the finer points of bike etiquette and safety.
Fort St. John Council Approves $1.2M More for New Pool Cost Validation, Introduces $90M Loan Bylaw
Fort St. John City Council approved an additional $1.2 million to validate construction costs for the new Aquatics Facility and introduced a loan bylaw allowing the city to borrow up to $90 million for the $185M pool project, with a referendum set for this fall.
