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Wildfire smoke in the distance from a dirt road that heads towards it.

Stoddart Creek wildfire is being held, still burning inside perimeter

The Stoddart Creek wildfire remains classified as being held, meaning it is not expected to grow outside of the preset boundaries, though it continues to burn inside the fire's perimeter.

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Man with shotgun robs Charlie Lake General Store, Subway

The Fort St. John RCMP is seeking information on a male suspect who allegedly used a shotgun to rob the Charlie Lake General Store and a Fort St. John Subway on Saturday.

The lake next door exhibition at North Peace Museum.
A new exhibit launched displaying Charlie Lake’s biodiversity

Local community members in Fort St. John are invited to explore and learn Charlie Lake's history through unique interactive activities.

Wildfire smoke in the distance from a dirt road that heads towards it.
North Peace residents banded together to protect properties from Stoddart Creek wildfire

Despite the Stoddart Creek wildfire now being held, a Rose Prairie man says rural residents worked together to protect each other’s homes when it was first discovered.

A three pictures collage of people at the Vance Dancy memorial clean-up.
Rumble Industries host second highway clean up in memory of Vance Dancy

Rumble Industries held the second annual Vance Dancy Memorial Clean Up on the Alaska Highway last weekend.

A map showing a red line road closure.
New wildfire sparked near Bear Flats classified as out of control

A new out-of-control wildfire sparked off Highway 29 near Bear Flats shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Petroleum Association Golf Tournament kicks off next week

The 59th Annual Petroleum Association Golf Tournament kicks off next Wednesday at Lakepoint Golf and Country Club. 

A picture of the Donnie Creek wildfire taken from the air.
UPDATE: Donnie Creek wildfire has burned more land than all of province last summer

The Donnie Creek wildfire’s size is larger than the overall amount of hectares burned in the province last summer, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

Charlie Lake dock open for use

 The dock at Charlie Lake has been reinstalled after repairs and is open for use.

A rocky beach with three stone masks.
Arts North East extends deadlines for Open Sky exhibition due to wildfires

Arts North East has extended the deadline for its Open Sky exhibition, Youth Art exhibition, and the Open Sky Artist in Residence program due to wildfires in the region.

Darkened tress below a smoky sky, with blue sky and the sun poking out above.
No significant fire behaviour anticipated for the North Peace this weekend: BCWS

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said Friday that crews don't expect any concerning fire activity from any of the wildfires in the North Peace Complex over the weekend.

National Range Day kicks off at North Peace Rod and Gun Club next weekend

The North Peace Rod and Gun Club is hosting multiple family-friendly events in celebration of National Range Day on Saturday, June 3rd. 

A large group of students, staff and firefighters standing in front of a blue building on a nice day holding a painted sign.
Charlie Lake students thank BCWS firefighters

On Thursday, a group of Charlie Lake Elementary School students showed their appreciation for the hard work of BC Wildfire Service firefighters.

An aerial shot of the Stoddart Creek wildfire smoke coming out of a swath of trees cut through by a road.
Rain reduced fire behaviour in Peace region

Wildfires in the Peace region have exhibited minimal fire behaviour after the rainfall earlier in the week, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

UPDATE:Power restored to Fort St. John Area

The outage is affecting residents in Bear Flat, Charlie Lake, and part of Fort St. John.

Wildfire smoke likely to linger in Peace region over long weekend: BCWS

The BC Wildfire Service said in an update Friday afternoon that wildfire smoke in the North Peace region will most likely remain in the area over the May long weekend.

How to reduce risks during extreme bouts of wildfire smoke

With Fort St. John and other areas in the Peace currently experiencing severe levels of wildfire smoke, residents must take precautions to protect themselves from negative health impacts.

A picture of wildfire smoke covering a blue sky with trees and other foliage in the foreground.
North Peace Complex on the way to being held

The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is looking at focusing efforts on the Stoddart Creek wildfire and changing the control status of the other fires in the North Peace Complex.

Evacuation order reduced for Red Creek and Stoddart Creek fires

As part of this change, residents from the following communities are able to return home but are still under an evacuation alert: Rose Prairie, Montney, Coffee Creek, Prespatou, Altona, Peejay, Osborn, Mile 62½, and the East side of Highway 97 from Wonowon to Mile 120

Burnt trees and a small clearing.
Montney resident appreciative her home is still standing

A Montney resident is appreciative of the firefighters who saved her home from the Stoddart Creek wildfire on Monday.

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