Number of impaired northern B.C. drivers stopped by police in December bucks trend
Results from BC Highway Patrol’s annual winter impaired driving campaign in December 2025 shows an increase in the number of motorists stopped in the north.
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Dawson Creek man launches website tracking ER status across northern B.C.
Romeo Macabuhay’s website ‘Is ER Open?’ monitors the status of hospital ERs operated by Northern Health, including in northeast B.C.
Nordic ski club’s first 2026 lessons to start this weekend
Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club president Eliza Stanford said she hopes lessons - starting January 11th, 2026 - will continue after the month.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate to hold event in Fort St. John
Yuri Fulmer - an entrepreneur and philanthropist who ran in the 2024 election under the Conservative banner - will visit Fort St. John on January 12th as part of his campaign to become the leader of the Conservative Party of B.C.
Nightclubbers exposed to measles on New Year’s Eve in Fort St. John
The measles exposure took place during New Year's Eve celebrations at Lonestar Nightlife in Fort St. John, according to Northern Health.
‘I’ve never said no’: Former MLA considers return to politics with Conservatives, but no decisions made
While nothing is decided, Dan Davies says he's had discussions with the Conservative Party of B.C. to run as a candidate in the future.
West Moberly First Nations seeks delegates for annual youth leadership conference
An Indigenous youth leadership event, West Moberly First Nations will attend with a delegation for the Gathering Our Voices 2026 event in Vancouver in March.
Snowmobile Club to host sled contest at Charlie Lake
The Northland Trailblazers Snowmobile Club's Snow and Shine event is set to take place on January 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature a judged sled show.
Just one week left to register for neon, glow-in-the-dark curling event
The Government Funspiel, which will take place at the Fort St. John Curling Club starting January 23rd, will this year feature glow-in-the-dark curling.
Fort St. John speed skaters earn more medals at Long Track Canada Cup in Quebec
A foursome from Fort St. John skated to three medals representing Team B.C. at the 2026 Canada Cup in Quebec in January.
No let up in speeding violations in winter conditions, ICBC data reveals
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) tabulated data from January to June 2025 which suggests speeding is just as prominent in winter months.
Huskies begin marathon final month by scoring 23 goals in three games
The Fort St. John Huskies netted 23 goals in three Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) matchups from January 2nd to 4th, 2026.
Fort St. John speed skaters impress at Long Track Canada Cup in Quebec City
The four-day Long Track Canada Cup event from January 3rd to 6th, 2026 featured four speed skaters from Fort St. John on the roster for Team B.C.
Spinning demonstration to take over museum for St. Distaff’s Day
The North Peace Spinners and Weavers Guild will mark St. Distaff’s Day, when women historically returned to working on the spinning wheel, with an event on January 3rd at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum.
Police seek man wanted on multiple charges, including sexual assault
Wanted Ralph Junior Achla, 43, has been charged with uttering threats, obstruction of a peace officer, impaired operation of a motor vehicle and sexual assault.
Cultural gatherings, community support highlight Treaty 8 Tribal Association’s 2025
Cultural gatherings and the new Treaty 8 mural were some of the highs in 2025 for the Treaty 8 Tribal Association.
Huskies release updated schedule for final month of NWJHL season
The Fort St. John Huskies' updated schedule includes seven games in the first 12 days of January 2026.
More snow expected in Peace region with weather warning issued
Environment Canada is warning of an extra 10 to 15 centimetres of snow in both the north and south Peace River regions on January 1st, 2026.
Car fire extinguished by Charlie Lake firefighters
The Charlie Lake Fire Department put out a vehicle fire off Highway 97 on December 30th between Fort St. John and Charlie Lake.
2025 was year of contrast for Fort St. John’s major hockey clubs
It was another championship win for the NWJHL's Fort St. John Huskies, while the NPHL's Fort St. John Senior Flyers continue to rebuild.
Dawson Creek man launches website tracking ER status across northern B.C.
Romeo Macabuhay’s website ‘Is ER Open?’ monitors the status of hospital ERs operated by Northern Health, including in northeast B.C.
Nordic ski club’s first 2026 lessons to start this weekend
Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club president Eliza Stanford said she hopes lessons - starting January 11th, 2026 - will continue after the month.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate to hold event in Fort St. John
Yuri Fulmer - an entrepreneur and philanthropist who ran in the 2024 election under the Conservative banner - will visit Fort St. John on January 12th as part of his campaign to become the leader of the Conservative Party of B.C.
Nightclubbers exposed to measles on New Year’s Eve in Fort St. John
The measles exposure took place during New Year's Eve celebrations at Lonestar Nightlife in Fort St. John, according to Northern Health.
‘I’ve never said no’: Former MLA considers return to politics with Conservatives, but no decisions made
While nothing is decided, Dan Davies says he's had discussions with the Conservative Party of B.C. to run as a candidate in the future.
West Moberly First Nations seeks delegates for annual youth leadership conference
An Indigenous youth leadership event, West Moberly First Nations will attend with a delegation for the Gathering Our Voices 2026 event in Vancouver in March.
Snowmobile Club to host sled contest at Charlie Lake
The Northland Trailblazers Snowmobile Club's Snow and Shine event is set to take place on January 24th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and will feature a judged sled show.
Just one week left to register for neon, glow-in-the-dark curling event
The Government Funspiel, which will take place at the Fort St. John Curling Club starting January 23rd, will this year feature glow-in-the-dark curling.
Fort St. John speed skaters earn more medals at Long Track Canada Cup in Quebec
A foursome from Fort St. John skated to three medals representing Team B.C. at the 2026 Canada Cup in Quebec in January.
No let up in speeding violations in winter conditions, ICBC data reveals
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) tabulated data from January to June 2025 which suggests speeding is just as prominent in winter months.
Huskies begin marathon final month by scoring 23 goals in three games
The Fort St. John Huskies netted 23 goals in three Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) matchups from January 2nd to 4th, 2026.
Fort St. John speed skaters impress at Long Track Canada Cup in Quebec City
The four-day Long Track Canada Cup event from January 3rd to 6th, 2026 featured four speed skaters from Fort St. John on the roster for Team B.C.
Spinning demonstration to take over museum for St. Distaff’s Day
The North Peace Spinners and Weavers Guild will mark St. Distaff’s Day, when women historically returned to working on the spinning wheel, with an event on January 3rd at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum.
Police seek man wanted on multiple charges, including sexual assault
Wanted Ralph Junior Achla, 43, has been charged with uttering threats, obstruction of a peace officer, impaired operation of a motor vehicle and sexual assault.
Cultural gatherings, community support highlight Treaty 8 Tribal Association’s 2025
Cultural gatherings and the new Treaty 8 mural were some of the highs in 2025 for the Treaty 8 Tribal Association.
Huskies release updated schedule for final month of NWJHL season
The Fort St. John Huskies' updated schedule includes seven games in the first 12 days of January 2026.
More snow expected in Peace region with weather warning issued
Environment Canada is warning of an extra 10 to 15 centimetres of snow in both the north and south Peace River regions on January 1st, 2026.
Car fire extinguished by Charlie Lake firefighters
The Charlie Lake Fire Department put out a vehicle fire off Highway 97 on December 30th between Fort St. John and Charlie Lake.
2025 was year of contrast for Fort St. John’s major hockey clubs
It was another championship win for the NWJHL's Fort St. John Huskies, while the NPHL's Fort St. John Senior Flyers continue to rebuild.
