RCMP blocks road to help with injured deer in Charlie Lake
The Fort St. John RCMP detachment assisted with an injured deer in Charlie Lake on Wednesday, March 18th.
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Mayor offers condolences to family of Charlie Lake victim as college sets up supports
The mayor of Fort St. John, Lilia Hansen, has extended condolences to the family of Gurkirat Manocha, who was killed after an "altercation" in Charlie Lake on March 13th, 2026.
Charlie Lake victim’s family receives condolences from chief minister of home state in India
Mohan Yadav, the chief minister of the Indian state Madhya Pradesh, offered his condolences and support to the family of Gurkirat Manocha, a student who died in Charlie Lake on March 13th following an "altercation."
Victim of Charlie Lake ‘altercation’ identified by RCMP amid homicide investigation
The person who died on March 13th after an "altercation" at the Charlie Lake boat ramp has been named as Gurkirat Manocha.
Peace River North MLA opposes health professions bill with repeal act
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's bill to repeal the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36) has passed its first reading in the Legislative Assembly of B.C.
Tse’k’wa cave wins B.C. tourism award for Indigenous experience
Charlie Lake's Tse'k'wa Heritage Society won the Indigenous operator or experience award at the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) conference in Kelowna.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight
BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.
Snow squall watch issued for Peace region
Snow squalls and wind gusts up to 90 km/h are expected mainly for communities along the Rockies, says Environment Canada.
Crystal Cup finishes amid frigid temperatures on Charlie Lake
The Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge had 56 teams competing across all divisions this weekend on the surface of Charlie Lake.
Charlie Lake historical site shortlisted for top Indigenous experience award
Tse'k'wa Heritage Society has been shortlisted for the Tourism Industry Association of BC's (TIABC) 'Indigenous operator or experience award' for 2026.
MLA’s financial agent fined after election campaign donation from business
Elections BC fined Kim Nadeau, the financial agent for MLA Jordan Kealy during the 2024 provincial election, $150 for "accepting a prohibited contribution." Kealy said it was an “innocent mistake” which was “rectified very quickly.”
Environment Canada issues weather advisory for Peace Region
Heavy snowfall and blowing snow will last throughout Monday, with the worst snowfall happening Monday afternoon before tapering off Tuesday.
Crystal Cup team registration deadline extended while organizers look for volunteers
Team registration for the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge 2026, which takes place from February 20th to 22nd on the frozen Charlie Lake north of Fort St. John, has been extended to February 13th.
Boxing academy to send foursome to Alberta in search of provincial team slots
Fivestar Boxing Academy athletes will head to the Western Canadian Boxing Championships in Cochrane, Alberta from February 13th to 15th.
Video This Week in the Peace – Ducks Unlimited & The Crystal Cup
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we're joined by Ducks Unlimited and an organizer of The Crystal Cup
Thieves steal copper wire worth $250,000 from Charlie Lake over more than two months
Copper wire worth $250,000 was stolen from an unmanned rural gas site in Charlie Lake between November 26th, 2025 and February 4th, 2026.
Eighth-seeded Flyers look for upset in NPHL playoff series with Dawson Creek
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers will face the Dawson Creek Canucks in the 2025/26 playoffs.
Fort St. John business suffers $2K theft as owner calls out ‘frustrating’ shoplifting
Snehal Mistry has owned Fort St. John-based Merwin Optical since 2021. The business has been targeted by shoplifting twice since November 2025.
(UPDATE) ‘Important time’: North Peace politicians join national figures to mark Black History Month’s 30th anniversary
Initially celebrated as a week in the 1920s, Black History Month has been recognized in Canada in February since December 1995.
Registration begins for annual dodgeball tourney in Fort St. John
Fort St. John's dodgeball tourney will feature awards for the top three teams and several categories on Saturday, March 7th, 2026.
Mayor offers condolences to family of Charlie Lake victim as college sets up supports
The mayor of Fort St. John, Lilia Hansen, has extended condolences to the family of Gurkirat Manocha, who was killed after an "altercation" in Charlie Lake on March 13th, 2026.
Charlie Lake victim’s family receives condolences from chief minister of home state in India
Mohan Yadav, the chief minister of the Indian state Madhya Pradesh, offered his condolences and support to the family of Gurkirat Manocha, a student who died in Charlie Lake on March 13th following an "altercation."
Victim of Charlie Lake ‘altercation’ identified by RCMP amid homicide investigation
The person who died on March 13th after an "altercation" at the Charlie Lake boat ramp has been named as Gurkirat Manocha.
Peace River North MLA opposes health professions bill with repeal act
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's bill to repeal the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36) has passed its first reading in the Legislative Assembly of B.C.
Tse’k’wa cave wins B.C. tourism award for Indigenous experience
Charlie Lake's Tse'k'wa Heritage Society won the Indigenous operator or experience award at the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) conference in Kelowna.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight
BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.
Snow squall watch issued for Peace region
Snow squalls and wind gusts up to 90 km/h are expected mainly for communities along the Rockies, says Environment Canada.
Crystal Cup finishes amid frigid temperatures on Charlie Lake
The Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge had 56 teams competing across all divisions this weekend on the surface of Charlie Lake.
Charlie Lake historical site shortlisted for top Indigenous experience award
Tse'k'wa Heritage Society has been shortlisted for the Tourism Industry Association of BC's (TIABC) 'Indigenous operator or experience award' for 2026.
MLA’s financial agent fined after election campaign donation from business
Elections BC fined Kim Nadeau, the financial agent for MLA Jordan Kealy during the 2024 provincial election, $150 for "accepting a prohibited contribution." Kealy said it was an “innocent mistake” which was “rectified very quickly.”
Environment Canada issues weather advisory for Peace Region
Heavy snowfall and blowing snow will last throughout Monday, with the worst snowfall happening Monday afternoon before tapering off Tuesday.
Crystal Cup team registration deadline extended while organizers look for volunteers
Team registration for the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge 2026, which takes place from February 20th to 22nd on the frozen Charlie Lake north of Fort St. John, has been extended to February 13th.
Boxing academy to send foursome to Alberta in search of provincial team slots
Fivestar Boxing Academy athletes will head to the Western Canadian Boxing Championships in Cochrane, Alberta from February 13th to 15th.
Video This Week in the Peace – Ducks Unlimited & The Crystal Cup
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we're joined by Ducks Unlimited and an organizer of The Crystal Cup
Thieves steal copper wire worth $250,000 from Charlie Lake over more than two months
Copper wire worth $250,000 was stolen from an unmanned rural gas site in Charlie Lake between November 26th, 2025 and February 4th, 2026.
Eighth-seeded Flyers look for upset in NPHL playoff series with Dawson Creek
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers will face the Dawson Creek Canucks in the 2025/26 playoffs.
Fort St. John business suffers $2K theft as owner calls out ‘frustrating’ shoplifting
Snehal Mistry has owned Fort St. John-based Merwin Optical since 2021. The business has been targeted by shoplifting twice since November 2025.
(UPDATE) ‘Important time’: North Peace politicians join national figures to mark Black History Month’s 30th anniversary
Initially celebrated as a week in the 1920s, Black History Month has been recognized in Canada in February since December 1995.
Registration begins for annual dodgeball tourney in Fort St. John
Fort St. John's dodgeball tourney will feature awards for the top three teams and several categories on Saturday, March 7th, 2026.
