Site C reports further drop in employment for April
Employment at the Site C hydroelectric dam project continued to decline in April 2025 as the project nears completion.
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Nearly $1m in sewer contracts approved in Peace region
The Peace River Regional District has approved contracts for nearly $1 million in sewer construction and repairs contracts at Charlie Lake and North Peace Regional Airport.
Peace Region Métis Community Association to host second Family Jamboree
The second-annual Family Jamboree will take over the Fort St. John Seniors Hall on June 6th and 7th, 2025, and offer attendees a slice of Métis life and music.
Blizzard Bicycle Club hosts ‘Pie Ride’ to Mile 72 in Charlie Lake
Members of the Blizzard Bicycle Club headed to The Shepherd’s Inn at Mile 72 in Charlie Lake as a way of taking in the long Victoria Day weekend.
MLA Jordan Kealy calls for residents’ healthcare stories as part of reform efforts
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy is collecting stories from residents who have dealt with the local healthcare system.
Local female hockey program seeks coaches for upcoming season
The Northeast BC Predators female hockey program is seeking U-13, U-15 and U-18 head and assistant coaches for the 2025-26 season.
Northern Health seeks photographs to decorate new Dawson Creek hospital
Northern Health is seeking photographs of the Peace region to decorate the new Dawson Creek hospital.
Local shop seeks sponsors for National Go Skateboarding Day event
Ripple Effect Board Co. is seeking sponsors for a Fort St. Event event on International Go Skateboarding Day 2025, which was started by the International Association of Skateboard Companies.
Video Tse’K’wa Heritage Society names summer 2025 artist in residence
Adrienne Greyeyes, who works with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, is the Tse’k’wa cave's artist in residence for the summer of 2025.
‘Lonely and isolated’: Fort St. John’s new community connector talks opening social avenues for seniors
Community connector Sharron Hammond works with seniors over 60 with a technique known as social prescribing, connecting older adults with social activities.
Prince George Fire Centre to ban open burning near Fort Nelson, Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
The Prince George Fire Centre is imposing a ban on category two and three open burning in the Peace region on Friday, May 16th.
2025 BC Grain AGM and field tour coming to Peace region
The BC Grain Producers Association will hold its 2025 BC Grain AGM and field tour at Montney Hall on July 10th.
‘Everything from very funny to very moving to very thoughtful’: Theatre festival competition coming to Fort St. John
The Peace River Zone Theatre Festival will feature five plays from May 20th to 24th, 2025, and will be held at the North Peace Secondary School theatre.
NPSS holds chilli cook-off in Charlie Lake
Students from North Peace Secondary School react to chilli cook-off 2025 win in Charlie Lake.
Veteran cyclist takes Blizzard Bicycle Club’s King of Spring road race
The grueling 60-kilometre King of Spring road race took place on May 4th and started at Wood’s Corner, with Dan Webster taking the flag.
Celebrate Mother’s Day and Jordan’s Principle with Teddy Bear Tea Party
The Teddy Bear Tea Party event in Fort St. John marks the 20th anniversary of Jordan's Principle, a ruling which ensures First Nations children get access to medical care they need.
Financial agent locally involved in 2021 federal election fined $500
The finance agent for the Liberal candidate in the Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies riding in the 2021 federal election has been fined $500.
‘We stand in solidarity’: Métis society on 15th anniversary of local woman’s disappearance
It has been 15 years since Abigail Andrews was last seen in April 2010 in Fort St. John, and the Fort St. John Métis Society described the story as a “deeply sensitive situation.”
‘You need to overcome it’: NPSS student talks record-breaking rocket launch
Nolan Cote achieved a Canadian altitude record of 21,746 feet on Saturday, April 26th in Conrad, near Lethbridge, Alberta with his model rocket.
‘An ongoing genocidal act’: First Nations advocate talks about Red Dress Day on Before the Peace
Connie Greyeyes, who works with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, appeared on the Before the Peace podcast to talk about Red Dress Day and MMIWG.
Nearly $1m in sewer contracts approved in Peace region
The Peace River Regional District has approved contracts for nearly $1 million in sewer construction and repairs contracts at Charlie Lake and North Peace Regional Airport.
Peace Region Métis Community Association to host second Family Jamboree
The second-annual Family Jamboree will take over the Fort St. John Seniors Hall on June 6th and 7th, 2025, and offer attendees a slice of Métis life and music.
Blizzard Bicycle Club hosts ‘Pie Ride’ to Mile 72 in Charlie Lake
Members of the Blizzard Bicycle Club headed to The Shepherd’s Inn at Mile 72 in Charlie Lake as a way of taking in the long Victoria Day weekend.
MLA Jordan Kealy calls for residents’ healthcare stories as part of reform efforts
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy is collecting stories from residents who have dealt with the local healthcare system.
Local female hockey program seeks coaches for upcoming season
The Northeast BC Predators female hockey program is seeking U-13, U-15 and U-18 head and assistant coaches for the 2025-26 season.
Northern Health seeks photographs to decorate new Dawson Creek hospital
Northern Health is seeking photographs of the Peace region to decorate the new Dawson Creek hospital.
Local shop seeks sponsors for National Go Skateboarding Day event
Ripple Effect Board Co. is seeking sponsors for a Fort St. Event event on International Go Skateboarding Day 2025, which was started by the International Association of Skateboard Companies.
Video Tse’K’wa Heritage Society names summer 2025 artist in residence
Adrienne Greyeyes, who works with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, is the Tse’k’wa cave's artist in residence for the summer of 2025.
‘Lonely and isolated’: Fort St. John’s new community connector talks opening social avenues for seniors
Community connector Sharron Hammond works with seniors over 60 with a technique known as social prescribing, connecting older adults with social activities.
Prince George Fire Centre to ban open burning near Fort Nelson, Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
The Prince George Fire Centre is imposing a ban on category two and three open burning in the Peace region on Friday, May 16th.
2025 BC Grain AGM and field tour coming to Peace region
The BC Grain Producers Association will hold its 2025 BC Grain AGM and field tour at Montney Hall on July 10th.
‘Everything from very funny to very moving to very thoughtful’: Theatre festival competition coming to Fort St. John
The Peace River Zone Theatre Festival will feature five plays from May 20th to 24th, 2025, and will be held at the North Peace Secondary School theatre.
NPSS holds chilli cook-off in Charlie Lake
Students from North Peace Secondary School react to chilli cook-off 2025 win in Charlie Lake.
Veteran cyclist takes Blizzard Bicycle Club’s King of Spring road race
The grueling 60-kilometre King of Spring road race took place on May 4th and started at Wood’s Corner, with Dan Webster taking the flag.
Celebrate Mother’s Day and Jordan’s Principle with Teddy Bear Tea Party
The Teddy Bear Tea Party event in Fort St. John marks the 20th anniversary of Jordan's Principle, a ruling which ensures First Nations children get access to medical care they need.
Financial agent locally involved in 2021 federal election fined $500
The finance agent for the Liberal candidate in the Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies riding in the 2021 federal election has been fined $500.
‘We stand in solidarity’: Métis society on 15th anniversary of local woman’s disappearance
It has been 15 years since Abigail Andrews was last seen in April 2010 in Fort St. John, and the Fort St. John Métis Society described the story as a “deeply sensitive situation.”
‘You need to overcome it’: NPSS student talks record-breaking rocket launch
Nolan Cote achieved a Canadian altitude record of 21,746 feet on Saturday, April 26th in Conrad, near Lethbridge, Alberta with his model rocket.
‘An ongoing genocidal act’: First Nations advocate talks about Red Dress Day on Before the Peace
Connie Greyeyes, who works with the Indian Residential School Survivors Society, appeared on the Before the Peace podcast to talk about Red Dress Day and MMIWG.
