PRRD mulls zoning feedback following public engagement
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has reviewed the results of feedback gathered from residents about the new Regional Zoning Bylaw, and is moving forward with further research plans.
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Seller pulls property from market to help family displaced by Arras house fire find new home
A family whose Arras log house burnt down in March 2026 have found a suitable new home with the help of a former Dawson Creek resident.
Power outages in Peace region to affect more than 200 customers
BC Hydro has planned several outages in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Fort Nelson between March 29th and 31st, and they are scheduled to impact more than 200 BC Hydro customers.
Dawson Creek rancher raises alarm about cut to ‘very important’ Farmers Information Service
Dawson Creek's Talon Gauthier, a director of the BC Cattlemen's Association, is advocating to keep the Farmers Information Service.
New agreement moves Coastal GasLink pipeline project closer to second phase
TC Energy has reportedly signed agreements with LNG Canada to expand its Coastal GasLink pipeline.
Dawson Creek reopens warming centre as cold snap persists
The warming centre in Dawson Creek, being operated by the Nawican Friendship Centre, will be open 24/7 until March 27th.
Dawson Creek to champion mental healthcare access in NCLGA resolution
Dawson Creek is choosing to champion mental healthcare access in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association's 2026 annual general meeting.
Annual high school all-star basketball games to feature local talent
Players from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Chetwynd's schools will be on display at the Northwestern Polytechnic Basketball All-Star Games in Grande Prairie on March 26th and 27th.
PRRD to talk wind energy at local government convention
The Peace River Regional District is raising concerns about wind energy projects in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention in May 2026.
Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.
Mudfest to return to Dawson Creek in 2026 after international trip
Mudfest is returning to Dawson Creek from July 3rd to 5th, 2026.
College unveils new Fort St. John healthcare lab
Northern Lights College unveiled a new health lab at its Fort St. John campus on March 17th.
Pouce Coupe firefighters seek new volunteers
Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Department chief Blair Deveau is looking for five to six new recruits to join the brigade.
‘Unexpected staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek’s emergency room overnight
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency room was closed from 9.25 p.m. on March 23rd to 7 a.m. on March 24th due to staffing shortages, but a post was not uploaded to Northern Health's community Facebook page.
Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects
Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.
Court Report: March 16th to 20th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 16th and 20th, 2026.
Dawson Creek hires more specialist consultants for new water source project following consultation
The City of Dawson Creek is moving forward with its Water Supply System Project to pipe water from the Peace River, rather than its current Kiskatinaw River source, following a B.C. Environmental Assessment Office consultation.
‘Yellow’ winter storm heads for Peace region, with up to 25 cm of snow forecast
Environment Canada has issued a warning about a 'yellow'-level winter storm forecasted for the Peace region, Highway 97 and Pine Pass on March 24th and March 25th.
Public invited to register interest in speaking at Dawson Creek consultation meeting for budget 2027
A public consultation meeting will be held sometime in June 2026 in Dawson Creek about next year's provincial budget.
Hospice society hopes to raise $40K at upcoming gala
South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society is all set to host its annual fundraising gala, hoping to raise $40K on April 25th at the Co-op Mercer Hall from 5.30 p.m.
Seller pulls property from market to help family displaced by Arras house fire find new home
A family whose Arras log house burnt down in March 2026 have found a suitable new home with the help of a former Dawson Creek resident.
Power outages in Peace region to affect more than 200 customers
BC Hydro has planned several outages in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Fort Nelson between March 29th and 31st, and they are scheduled to impact more than 200 BC Hydro customers.
Dawson Creek rancher raises alarm about cut to ‘very important’ Farmers Information Service
Dawson Creek's Talon Gauthier, a director of the BC Cattlemen's Association, is advocating to keep the Farmers Information Service.
New agreement moves Coastal GasLink pipeline project closer to second phase
TC Energy has reportedly signed agreements with LNG Canada to expand its Coastal GasLink pipeline.
Dawson Creek reopens warming centre as cold snap persists
The warming centre in Dawson Creek, being operated by the Nawican Friendship Centre, will be open 24/7 until March 27th.
Dawson Creek to champion mental healthcare access in NCLGA resolution
Dawson Creek is choosing to champion mental healthcare access in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association's 2026 annual general meeting.
Annual high school all-star basketball games to feature local talent
Players from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Chetwynd's schools will be on display at the Northwestern Polytechnic Basketball All-Star Games in Grande Prairie on March 26th and 27th.
PRRD to talk wind energy at local government convention
The Peace River Regional District is raising concerns about wind energy projects in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention in May 2026.
Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.
Mudfest to return to Dawson Creek in 2026 after international trip
Mudfest is returning to Dawson Creek from July 3rd to 5th, 2026.
College unveils new Fort St. John healthcare lab
Northern Lights College unveiled a new health lab at its Fort St. John campus on March 17th.
Pouce Coupe firefighters seek new volunteers
Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Department chief Blair Deveau is looking for five to six new recruits to join the brigade.
‘Unexpected staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek’s emergency room overnight
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency room was closed from 9.25 p.m. on March 23rd to 7 a.m. on March 24th due to staffing shortages, but a post was not uploaded to Northern Health's community Facebook page.
Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects
Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.
Court Report: March 16th to 20th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 16th and 20th, 2026.
Dawson Creek hires more specialist consultants for new water source project following consultation
The City of Dawson Creek is moving forward with its Water Supply System Project to pipe water from the Peace River, rather than its current Kiskatinaw River source, following a B.C. Environmental Assessment Office consultation.
‘Yellow’ winter storm heads for Peace region, with up to 25 cm of snow forecast
Environment Canada has issued a warning about a 'yellow'-level winter storm forecasted for the Peace region, Highway 97 and Pine Pass on March 24th and March 25th.
Public invited to register interest in speaking at Dawson Creek consultation meeting for budget 2027
A public consultation meeting will be held sometime in June 2026 in Dawson Creek about next year's provincial budget.
Hospice society hopes to raise $40K at upcoming gala
South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society is all set to host its annual fundraising gala, hoping to raise $40K on April 25th at the Co-op Mercer Hall from 5.30 p.m.
