Power outage affects more than 1,110 in Fort St. John and surrounding areas
A BC Hydro power outage affected 1,119 BC Hydro customers in the Cecil Lake, Fort St. John and Doig River First Nation areas on December 17th.
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Swim club coach talks about successes at Sadownik, JP Fiset meets
Inconnu Swim Club team head coach Anton Titov, who said he has seen improved results since taking over the role in fall 2024, talks his club's performances at the Sadownik Memorial Invitational and Edmonton’s JP Fiset Invitational in 2025.
Fort St. John rancher reflects on MasterChef Canada experience following season finale
Despite falling short of winning $100,000 in the finale, Fort St. John's Marianne Smeaton says she is grateful for her time on MasterChef Canada's eighth season.
Métis Nation reinstates president after ‘much consideration and clarification’
Mineault had been suspended by the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) after allegations of misconduct in summer 2025, but he has now been reinstated.
‘I’ve got to do something’: Fort St. John woman organizes silent auction to help friend’s husband suffering with cancer
Bailie Copeland has organized a GoFundMe and silent auction to help raise funds for the husband of her friend Tues-Dae Broomfield, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2024.
Trackers score early and often in routing Grande Prairie Storm
The U-15 Trackers' victory over Grande Prairie Storm means they have now won 18 straight contests in the Alberta Elite Hockey League 2025-26 season.
Snowfall cancels NWJHL contests featuring Huskies and Kodiaks
The Peace region was hammered with snowfall, causing NWJHL games to be postponed until further notice.
New interactive tool maps avalanche-related fatalities in northeast B.C. since 1984
Avalanche Canada's new Fatal Avalanche Incidents Database reveals 14 deaths were reported in northeast B.C. between 1984 and 2024.
Get ink for a good cause: Fort St. John tattoo shop offers discounts for donations in Christmas fundraiser’s return
Soulfire Tattoo Studio is looking to raise funds and food for the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society with its Christmas Flash Charity Event on December 13th.
Environment Canada issues extreme cold alert for region
Temperatures are expected to hit -39 C with the windchill in the North Peace on Friday, December 12th, prompting an extreme cold alert from Environment Canada.
Grizzlies basketball teams make impressive showing in Grande Prairie
The Northwestern Polytechnic High School Basketball Tournament in Grande Prairie featured North Peace Grizzlies' squads on December 5th and 6th.
‘Serious injury’ reported at energy worksite near Fort St. John
NorthRiver Midstream says three people were injured near Fort St. John and it is cooperating with investigations by both WorkSafeBC and the CER.
Baseball association to hold first ‘Play Like a Girl’ camp for young women
The 'Play Like a Girl' baseball camp will be held by North Peace Minor Baseball on December 18th.
‘Hopefully, we can get a truckload’: Pickleball club to hold members’ food drive
Peace Country Pickleball Association's members-only food drive will take place during sessions on December 12th and 14th, 2025.
Fort St. John Huskies reveal final haul for Fill the Bus food drive 2025
Totals for the Fort St. John Huskies' 28th annual Fill the Bus food drive, which took place on December 7th, 2025, have been revealed.
Regional district approves $155K+ in fire equipment for Charlie Lake
The Peace River Regional District board of directors has approved new fire equipment for the Charlie Lake Fire Department to the tune of over $155,900.
PRRD-based Site C workers increase as overall employment declines slightly
The number of Site C workers from the PRRD saw a significant increase in October, rising to 281 people from 205 in September.
BC Hydro to investigate impacts of Site C on Charlie Lake sewer and water
BC Hydro has agreed with the Peace River Regional District to a three-year investigation on the impacts of its Site C hydroelectric dam and reservoir on water and sewer in Charlie Lake.
Indigenous explainers: How the First Nations education program benefits School District 60 students
School districts around the province have several outlets assisting in Indigenous students to further their education.
‘Major delay’ on Highway 97 amid snowfall warnings issued for Peace region and Pine Pass
As much as 15cm of snow is expected in the Peace region, including Fort St. John, along with severe conditions in the Pine Pass area on Highway 97.
Swim club coach talks about successes at Sadownik, JP Fiset meets
Inconnu Swim Club team head coach Anton Titov, who said he has seen improved results since taking over the role in fall 2024, talks his club's performances at the Sadownik Memorial Invitational and Edmonton’s JP Fiset Invitational in 2025.
Fort St. John rancher reflects on MasterChef Canada experience following season finale
Despite falling short of winning $100,000 in the finale, Fort St. John's Marianne Smeaton says she is grateful for her time on MasterChef Canada's eighth season.
Métis Nation reinstates president after ‘much consideration and clarification’
Mineault had been suspended by the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) after allegations of misconduct in summer 2025, but he has now been reinstated.
‘I’ve got to do something’: Fort St. John woman organizes silent auction to help friend’s husband suffering with cancer
Bailie Copeland has organized a GoFundMe and silent auction to help raise funds for the husband of her friend Tues-Dae Broomfield, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2024.
Trackers score early and often in routing Grande Prairie Storm
The U-15 Trackers' victory over Grande Prairie Storm means they have now won 18 straight contests in the Alberta Elite Hockey League 2025-26 season.
Snowfall cancels NWJHL contests featuring Huskies and Kodiaks
The Peace region was hammered with snowfall, causing NWJHL games to be postponed until further notice.
New interactive tool maps avalanche-related fatalities in northeast B.C. since 1984
Avalanche Canada's new Fatal Avalanche Incidents Database reveals 14 deaths were reported in northeast B.C. between 1984 and 2024.
Get ink for a good cause: Fort St. John tattoo shop offers discounts for donations in Christmas fundraiser’s return
Soulfire Tattoo Studio is looking to raise funds and food for the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society with its Christmas Flash Charity Event on December 13th.
Environment Canada issues extreme cold alert for region
Temperatures are expected to hit -39 C with the windchill in the North Peace on Friday, December 12th, prompting an extreme cold alert from Environment Canada.
Grizzlies basketball teams make impressive showing in Grande Prairie
The Northwestern Polytechnic High School Basketball Tournament in Grande Prairie featured North Peace Grizzlies' squads on December 5th and 6th.
‘Serious injury’ reported at energy worksite near Fort St. John
NorthRiver Midstream says three people were injured near Fort St. John and it is cooperating with investigations by both WorkSafeBC and the CER.
Baseball association to hold first ‘Play Like a Girl’ camp for young women
The 'Play Like a Girl' baseball camp will be held by North Peace Minor Baseball on December 18th.
‘Hopefully, we can get a truckload’: Pickleball club to hold members’ food drive
Peace Country Pickleball Association's members-only food drive will take place during sessions on December 12th and 14th, 2025.
Fort St. John Huskies reveal final haul for Fill the Bus food drive 2025
Totals for the Fort St. John Huskies' 28th annual Fill the Bus food drive, which took place on December 7th, 2025, have been revealed.
Regional district approves $155K+ in fire equipment for Charlie Lake
The Peace River Regional District board of directors has approved new fire equipment for the Charlie Lake Fire Department to the tune of over $155,900.
PRRD-based Site C workers increase as overall employment declines slightly
The number of Site C workers from the PRRD saw a significant increase in October, rising to 281 people from 205 in September.
BC Hydro to investigate impacts of Site C on Charlie Lake sewer and water
BC Hydro has agreed with the Peace River Regional District to a three-year investigation on the impacts of its Site C hydroelectric dam and reservoir on water and sewer in Charlie Lake.
Indigenous explainers: How the First Nations education program benefits School District 60 students
School districts around the province have several outlets assisting in Indigenous students to further their education.
‘Major delay’ on Highway 97 amid snowfall warnings issued for Peace region and Pine Pass
As much as 15cm of snow is expected in the Peace region, including Fort St. John, along with severe conditions in the Pine Pass area on Highway 97.
