No new confirmed, but two new probable measles cases identified by Northern Health
No new confirmed measles cases have been found in the Northern Health region, but the number identified across the province continues to rise.
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Tourmaline expects 1.1 bcf per day production improvement from NEBC Montney project
Tourmaline Oil says it expects its efforts in northeastern B.C.’s Montney basin to produce 1.1 billion cubic feet (bcf) per day of new gas production over the next six years.
Annual Fort St. John music festival returns for fifth edition this year
The local music festival Fred Fest returns to Fort St. John for its fifth edition in 2025, taking place on August 22nd and 23rd, 2025.
Court Report: July 21st to 25th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between July 21st and 25th.
Doig River Rodeo set for August long weekend
The Doig River Rodeo, which organizers say has existed in some form for 60 years, will start on August 1st in 2025.
Indigenous explainers: How smokehouse meat helped protect winter food supplies
The traditional preparation of dry meat in North American communities of Indigenous people stretches back generations.
Heat warning issued for Peace region, Fort Nelson area
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Peace region and the Fort Nelson area from Wednesday, July 30th until Friday, August 1st.
One new measles case confirmed by Northern Health
The number of measles cases in the Northern Health region has increased again, this time by one patient.
BC Hydro reports declining employee numbers at Site C in June
Site C’s workforce has resumed declining in numbers in June 2025 as the project nears completion.
The Road Warrior: Blizzard Bicycle Club rider cites dedication, commitment in achieving racing success
Nigel Wray first took up cycling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Three years later, he's a mainstay at Blizzard Bicycle Club.
Province opens fourth funding opportunity for First Nations and non-profits
The fourth opportunity for First Nations and non-profit organizations to apply for Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) grants is now open.
PRRD restores debit machine services at landfills and transfer stations
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) residents no longer need to bring cash with them when disposing of waste.
Debit machines at PRRD landfills now offline
Residents are being warned to bring cash with them to any landfills operated by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) they plan to visit today.
Peace region and Liard are the ‘engine’ of B.C., says forestry minister
Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s minister of forests, considers the Peace region and the northeast “the engine” of the province and its economy.
(UPDATE) BC Conservative leadership vote heading to Fort St. John
The Conservative Party of BC will begin collecting ballots from Peace River North residents on August 9th for the leadership vote.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Peace region
Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm warning for the Peace region on July 23rd, with strong winds, large hail and heavy rain expected.
(UPDATE) Fish and wildlife program to start accepting grant applications for 2026 projects
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program is now accepting grant applications for projects to enhance and conserve Peace region fish and wildlife in areas impacted by some BC Hydro dams.
Water station in Charlie Lake to temporarily close for planned outage
Services at the Charlie Lake water station will be unavailable on July 22nd for a scheduled power outage.
Regional district approves sewer upgrades for Charlie Lake
The Peace River Regional District has approved more work on the Charlie Lake sewer system.
(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed – Ribfest edition: A tale of beef briskets and fried Oreos
Ribfest took place from July 11th to 13th in Fort St. John at Centennial Park, offering ribs, sausages, beef brisket and more.
Tourmaline expects 1.1 bcf per day production improvement from NEBC Montney project
Tourmaline Oil says it expects its efforts in northeastern B.C.’s Montney basin to produce 1.1 billion cubic feet (bcf) per day of new gas production over the next six years.
Annual Fort St. John music festival returns for fifth edition this year
The local music festival Fred Fest returns to Fort St. John for its fifth edition in 2025, taking place on August 22nd and 23rd, 2025.
Court Report: July 21st to 25th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between July 21st and 25th.
Doig River Rodeo set for August long weekend
The Doig River Rodeo, which organizers say has existed in some form for 60 years, will start on August 1st in 2025.
Indigenous explainers: How smokehouse meat helped protect winter food supplies
The traditional preparation of dry meat in North American communities of Indigenous people stretches back generations.
Heat warning issued for Peace region, Fort Nelson area
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Peace region and the Fort Nelson area from Wednesday, July 30th until Friday, August 1st.
One new measles case confirmed by Northern Health
The number of measles cases in the Northern Health region has increased again, this time by one patient.
BC Hydro reports declining employee numbers at Site C in June
Site C’s workforce has resumed declining in numbers in June 2025 as the project nears completion.
The Road Warrior: Blizzard Bicycle Club rider cites dedication, commitment in achieving racing success
Nigel Wray first took up cycling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Three years later, he's a mainstay at Blizzard Bicycle Club.
Province opens fourth funding opportunity for First Nations and non-profits
The fourth opportunity for First Nations and non-profit organizations to apply for Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) grants is now open.
PRRD restores debit machine services at landfills and transfer stations
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) residents no longer need to bring cash with them when disposing of waste.
Debit machines at PRRD landfills now offline
Residents are being warned to bring cash with them to any landfills operated by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) they plan to visit today.
Peace region and Liard are the ‘engine’ of B.C., says forestry minister
Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s minister of forests, considers the Peace region and the northeast “the engine” of the province and its economy.
(UPDATE) BC Conservative leadership vote heading to Fort St. John
The Conservative Party of BC will begin collecting ballots from Peace River North residents on August 9th for the leadership vote.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Peace region
Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm warning for the Peace region on July 23rd, with strong winds, large hail and heavy rain expected.
(UPDATE) Fish and wildlife program to start accepting grant applications for 2026 projects
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program is now accepting grant applications for projects to enhance and conserve Peace region fish and wildlife in areas impacted by some BC Hydro dams.
Water station in Charlie Lake to temporarily close for planned outage
Services at the Charlie Lake water station will be unavailable on July 22nd for a scheduled power outage.
Regional district approves sewer upgrades for Charlie Lake
The Peace River Regional District has approved more work on the Charlie Lake sewer system.
(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed – Ribfest edition: A tale of beef briskets and fried Oreos
Ribfest took place from July 11th to 13th in Fort St. John at Centennial Park, offering ribs, sausages, beef brisket and more.
