Delays on highway south of Chetwynd after rocks cleared off roadway
Highway 29 was previously closed between Bullmoose Road and Lone Prairie Road, 23 kilometres south of Chetwynd.
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Court Report: February 2nd to 6th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between February 2nd and 6th, 2026.
More temperature records fall across B.C. amid warm weather, including in northeast
Environment Canada says 17 communities saw their daily high temperature records matched or broken on February 5th, including Chetwynd.
(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.
Number of hours of northeast ER closures declines year-on-year in January, with Chetwynd ER shut twice
Northern Health reported two emergency room closures in northeast B.C. during January 2026, down from five in the same month in 2025.
First Nations clinic steps up as sponsor for masquerade ball
The Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation's sponsors for the 2026 Masquerade Ball include the South Peace First Nations Primary Care Clinic, Tourmaline Oil and Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
CER recommends approval of Westcoast’s pipeline expansion project
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) found Westcoast Energy's Sunrise Expansion Program to be in the public interest.
NEBC Trackers gets set to host championship for best U-18 teams in B.C.
The NEBC Trackers will host the eight-team BC Hockey Tier One Provincial Championship at the North Peace Arena and Pomeroy Sport Centre in March 2026.
Fort St. John RCMP officers promote Indigenous policing amid northern recruitment initiative
Fort St. John police officers - Constable Caitlyn Rissanen and Constable Chad Neustaeter - had the chance to promote the Indigenous Policing Service Program during Prince George Cougars' games between January 23rd to 25th as part of the RCMP's Northern Recruitment Initiative.
Five new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C.
Northern Health reported 338 confirmed measles cases on January 29th, with 318 of those cases being in northeast B.C. specifically.
Northern Health patients recieve most organ transplants in 2025 in nearly a decade
Northern Health benefitted from a record-setting number of transplants in B.C. in 2025, with 42 of the year's organ recipients being from the region.
Number of black bear deaths shrinks around B.C. in 2025, but slightly increases in north
The number of black bear deaths involving the B.C. Conservation Service was released on January 22nd.
Upcoming outages to affect over 400 Peace BC Hydro customers
More than 400 BC Hydro customers in areas such as Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Taylor will be affected by planned outages from January 27th to February 4th, 2026.
Chetwynd ER shutters for hour and a half due to ‘staffing challenges’
The emergency room at Chetwynd General Hospital was closed from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. on January 24th.Â
Northern Health launches new webpage tracking emergency department status
The webpage provides information on whether Northern Health emergency departments are open or temporarily closed.
Accused in Chetwynd death case now faces first-degree murder charge
Kenneth Albert Wood has now been charged with first-degree murder - an upgrade on his previous second-degree murder charge - after a woman was found dead in Chetwynd in March 2025.
First Nation to celebrate ribbon skirts and Indigenous culture with fashion show and market
The event on January 31st, with ribbon skirts at the centre, is being run to showcase Indigenous culture and fashion at Saulteau First Nations' Cultural Centre.
U-15 hockey club game raises awareness of suicide prevention
The Chetwynd Giants U-15 squad donned purple tape on their sticks for their January 17th game against the Fairview Flyers in a show of support for mental health and suicide prevention.
Blueberry River First Nations releases election results
Sherry Dominic is the new Chief of Blueberry River First Nations, and a new council has been appointed, after an election in January 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.
Court Report: February 2nd to 6th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between February 2nd and 6th, 2026.
More temperature records fall across B.C. amid warm weather, including in northeast
Environment Canada says 17 communities saw their daily high temperature records matched or broken on February 5th, including Chetwynd.
(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.
Number of hours of northeast ER closures declines year-on-year in January, with Chetwynd ER shut twice
Northern Health reported two emergency room closures in northeast B.C. during January 2026, down from five in the same month in 2025.
First Nations clinic steps up as sponsor for masquerade ball
The Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation's sponsors for the 2026 Masquerade Ball include the South Peace First Nations Primary Care Clinic, Tourmaline Oil and Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
CER recommends approval of Westcoast’s pipeline expansion project
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) found Westcoast Energy's Sunrise Expansion Program to be in the public interest.
NEBC Trackers gets set to host championship for best U-18 teams in B.C.
The NEBC Trackers will host the eight-team BC Hockey Tier One Provincial Championship at the North Peace Arena and Pomeroy Sport Centre in March 2026.
Fort St. John RCMP officers promote Indigenous policing amid northern recruitment initiative
Fort St. John police officers - Constable Caitlyn Rissanen and Constable Chad Neustaeter - had the chance to promote the Indigenous Policing Service Program during Prince George Cougars' games between January 23rd to 25th as part of the RCMP's Northern Recruitment Initiative.
Five new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C.
Northern Health reported 338 confirmed measles cases on January 29th, with 318 of those cases being in northeast B.C. specifically.
Northern Health patients recieve most organ transplants in 2025 in nearly a decade
Northern Health benefitted from a record-setting number of transplants in B.C. in 2025, with 42 of the year's organ recipients being from the region.
Number of black bear deaths shrinks around B.C. in 2025, but slightly increases in north
The number of black bear deaths involving the B.C. Conservation Service was released on January 22nd.
Upcoming outages to affect over 400 Peace BC Hydro customers
More than 400 BC Hydro customers in areas such as Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Taylor will be affected by planned outages from January 27th to February 4th, 2026.
Chetwynd ER shutters for hour and a half due to ‘staffing challenges’
The emergency room at Chetwynd General Hospital was closed from 2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. on January 24th.Â
Northern Health launches new webpage tracking emergency department status
The webpage provides information on whether Northern Health emergency departments are open or temporarily closed.
Accused in Chetwynd death case now faces first-degree murder charge
Kenneth Albert Wood has now been charged with first-degree murder - an upgrade on his previous second-degree murder charge - after a woman was found dead in Chetwynd in March 2025.
First Nation to celebrate ribbon skirts and Indigenous culture with fashion show and market
The event on January 31st, with ribbon skirts at the centre, is being run to showcase Indigenous culture and fashion at Saulteau First Nations' Cultural Centre.
U-15 hockey club game raises awareness of suicide prevention
The Chetwynd Giants U-15 squad donned purple tape on their sticks for their January 17th game against the Fairview Flyers in a show of support for mental health and suicide prevention.
Blueberry River First Nations releases election results
Sherry Dominic is the new Chief of Blueberry River First Nations, and a new council has been appointed, after an election in January 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.
