Huskies youth tickets free of charge for next game courtesy of energy company
Tourmaline Oil will pay for youth up to 18 years of age to watch the Fort St. John Huskies game against the North Peace Navigators on January 18th, 2026.
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Regional volleyball teams compete at tournament to ‘break ice, work together’
Fort St. John’s Northern BC Volleyball Club hosted the IceBreaker tournament 2026 on January 10th and 11th.
Fort St. John Friendship Society appoints new executive director
Jolene van Wieringen will replace Todd Morrow as executive director of the Fort St. John Friendship Society, with her first day on January 19th.
Nominations open for North Peace Arena as Kraft Hockeyville launches 2026 competition
The North Peace Arena, alongside ice rinks around Canada, could win $250,000 in upgrades in the Kraft Hockeyville 2026 competition - but it needs nominations from the community.
Youth group gives teens a chance to connect, says society in wake of tragedies
The Fort St. John Friendship Society is promoting the Miyo'sen Youth Group, which means 'good' in Cree, after the deaths of two youths in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John Senior Flyers prevail in nail-biter versus Fox Creek
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers have won two games in a row in 2026, for a record of 3-7 in the 2025-26 North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) season.
‘I just want to make this province better’: Conservative leadership hopeful visits Fort St. John on campaign tour
Yuri Fulmer, a Conservative Party of B.C. candidate, came to Fort St. John on Monday, January 12th.
Former MLA talks becoming lobbyist for forestry and First Nations after 20 years in politics
Former MLA Dan Davies was defeated in the 2024 provincial election, prompting the start of a lobbying business in January 2025.
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.
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.
Regional volleyball teams compete at tournament to ‘break ice, work together’
Fort St. John’s Northern BC Volleyball Club hosted the IceBreaker tournament 2026 on January 10th and 11th.
Fort St. John Friendship Society appoints new executive director
Jolene van Wieringen will replace Todd Morrow as executive director of the Fort St. John Friendship Society, with her first day on January 19th.
Nominations open for North Peace Arena as Kraft Hockeyville launches 2026 competition
The North Peace Arena, alongside ice rinks around Canada, could win $250,000 in upgrades in the Kraft Hockeyville 2026 competition - but it needs nominations from the community.
Youth group gives teens a chance to connect, says society in wake of tragedies
The Fort St. John Friendship Society is promoting the Miyo'sen Youth Group, which means 'good' in Cree, after the deaths of two youths in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John Senior Flyers prevail in nail-biter versus Fox Creek
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers have won two games in a row in 2026, for a record of 3-7 in the 2025-26 North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) season.
‘I just want to make this province better’: Conservative leadership hopeful visits Fort St. John on campaign tour
Yuri Fulmer, a Conservative Party of B.C. candidate, came to Fort St. John on Monday, January 12th.
Former MLA talks becoming lobbyist for forestry and First Nations after 20 years in politics
Former MLA Dan Davies was defeated in the 2024 provincial election, prompting the start of a lobbying business in January 2025.
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.
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.
