RCMP determines threat to Chetwynd school ‘unfounded’
Chetwynd RCMP's investigation into the report of a threat to Chetwynd Secondary School has been determined to be 'unfounded', according to a press release.
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Court Report: March 2nd to 6th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 2nd and 6th, 2026.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight
BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.
Yellow wind warning issued for Peace and Fort Nelson regions, with possible 100km/h gusts forecast
Environment Canada has predicted a low-pressure system to bring wind gusts of around 100km/h to the Peace River district and Fort Nelson on March 7th and 8th.
Election for Saulteau First Nations chief and council draws near
An election to select a new council and chief for Saulteau First Nations in Moberly Lake will take place on Monday, March 30th.
Northern Health reports at least 82 hours of northeast ER closures in February
Northern Health has reported at least 82 hours of ER closures across northeast B.C. in February 2026.
Thousands cut off from internet, cell service in Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd after truck rips down lines
TELUS customers in Chetwynd and Hudson's Hope faced cell and internet outages for many hours on February 26th, 2026.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Chetwynd General Hospital ER overnight
The Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency department has closed overnight due to "staffing challenges."
Snow squall watch issued for Peace region
Snow squalls and wind gusts up to 90 km/h are expected mainly for communities along the Rockies, says Environment Canada.
Northern Health adjusts Tumbler Ridge shuttle to once-daily
Beginning on February 24th, the shuttle will depart from Tumbler Ridge at 7 a.m. and will return to Tumbler Ridge at 7:45 p.m.
(UPDATE) ‘Secure and hold’ issued at two Chetwynd schools
The School District 59 put Chetwynd Secondary School and Windrem Elementary School on lockdown on February 17th.
Environment Canada issues weather advisory for Peace Region
Heavy snowfall and blowing snow will last throughout Monday, with the worst snowfall happening Monday afternoon before tapering off Tuesday.
Northern Health expands hours and services at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., including statutory holidays, from February 13th to March 6th.
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.
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.
Court Report: March 2nd to 6th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 2nd and 6th, 2026.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight
BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.
Yellow wind warning issued for Peace and Fort Nelson regions, with possible 100km/h gusts forecast
Environment Canada has predicted a low-pressure system to bring wind gusts of around 100km/h to the Peace River district and Fort Nelson on March 7th and 8th.
Election for Saulteau First Nations chief and council draws near
An election to select a new council and chief for Saulteau First Nations in Moberly Lake will take place on Monday, March 30th.
Northern Health reports at least 82 hours of northeast ER closures in February
Northern Health has reported at least 82 hours of ER closures across northeast B.C. in February 2026.
Thousands cut off from internet, cell service in Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd after truck rips down lines
TELUS customers in Chetwynd and Hudson's Hope faced cell and internet outages for many hours on February 26th, 2026.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Chetwynd General Hospital ER overnight
The Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency department has closed overnight due to "staffing challenges."
Snow squall watch issued for Peace region
Snow squalls and wind gusts up to 90 km/h are expected mainly for communities along the Rockies, says Environment Canada.
Northern Health adjusts Tumbler Ridge shuttle to once-daily
Beginning on February 24th, the shuttle will depart from Tumbler Ridge at 7 a.m. and will return to Tumbler Ridge at 7:45 p.m.
(UPDATE) ‘Secure and hold’ issued at two Chetwynd schools
The School District 59 put Chetwynd Secondary School and Windrem Elementary School on lockdown on February 17th.
Environment Canada issues weather advisory for Peace Region
Heavy snowfall and blowing snow will last throughout Monday, with the worst snowfall happening Monday afternoon before tapering off Tuesday.
Northern Health expands hours and services at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., including statutory holidays, from February 13th to March 6th.
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.
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.
