Dawson Creek Business Facade Program opens for grant applications
The City of Dawson Creek is looking for applications from local businesses for its 2026 Business Facade Program and the deadline for the first intake is May 1st.
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Fort St. John and Dawson Creek child development non-profits awarded nearly $240K for capital projects
B.C.'s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports has awarded the Child Development Centre in Fort St. John and the South Peace Child Development Centre in Dawson Creek a total of nearly $240,000 for capital projects through its Community Gaming Grants.
Registration underway for fourth annual spring badminton tournament in Dawson Creek
The Dawson Creek Badminton Club's Spring Tournament will move to the Kin Arena on April 18th and 19th, 2026, after playing its first three editions at Dawson Creek Secondary's South Peace Campus.
‘I was so scared’: Community rallies after family home of 11 children destroyed by fire
Guy Grenier and his family, including 11 children, were living in a log house in Arras which was destroyed by a fire on Thursday, March 12th.
Fort St. John gas prices soar amid global oil uncertainty
Gas prices have risen in part due to the U.S. and Israel's continued war with Iran, during which the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blocked, an important route in the oil and gas supply chain.
PRRD approves $130.81 million budget for hospital district
The Peace River Regional District has approved the regional hospital district's $130 million annual budget for 2026.
‘Significant effort’ made to address concerns about Rolla waste facility, energy minister says
Residents nearby the Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp waste disposal facility in Rolla say foul chemical odours have plagued their homes for more than a decade. Officials cite inspections and compliance, but neighbours still don’t know what they’re breathing — and answers have been hard to come by.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate visits Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
B.C. Conservative Party leadership hopeful Peter Milobar visited Fort St. John on March 15th on the campaign trail.
Court Report: March 9th to 13th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 9th and 13th, 2026.
Planned power outages to affect more than 450 customers across northeast B.C.
Planned power outages are scheduled to affect more than 450 BC Hydro customers across Taylor, Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson in March 2026.
Registration open for vendors at Cultural Gathering of Nations
Food vendors or marketplace merchants interested in participating can register through a QR code on the Cultural Gathering of Nations Facebook page.
BC Wildfire Service readies for 2026 season with record 2,400 firefighter applications and more equipment in Prince George depot
The BC Wildfire Service has received around 2,400 firefighter applications and improved its equipment depot in Prince George in preparation for the wildfire season 2026, it said in a press release.
Fort St. John colon cancer survivor supports call to lower age requirement for screening
A Fort St. John woman who overcame colon cancer, Denise Christie, says she supports expanded early detection screening programs across the country amid Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March.
Comic and sci-fi convention to be held in Dawson Creek
CreekCon at Dawson Creek's Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre will have a cosplay contest, role-playing workshops and games throughout March 14th, 2026.
Dawson Creek roofing business fined $5,000 by WorkSafeBC, company appeals decision
WorkSafeBC has fined a Dawson Creek roofing company, Raptor Mountain Roofing, $5,000 after its workers allegedly failed to use sufficient safety equipment while on an active job site. Raptor says the decision is under review.
B.C. killings due to ‘botched robbery,’ defence lawyer says, as murder trial closes
A weeks-long trial of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford couple came to a close in B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 10th. One of the defendants had arrived in B.C. on a student visa to study in Dawson Creek.
Man sentenced to nearly four years jail time for Dawson Creek home invasion
Adam Dahr was sentenced on March 10th, 2026, to jail for nearly four years for a home invasion in Dawson Creek in 2024.
Dawson Creek wins award for 2025 Para Cup hosting duties
Dawson Creek has won a Sport Tourism Canada award after hosting the Para Cup in late November and early December 2025 at the Ovintiv Events Centre.
Dawson Creek reopens warming centre due to cold weather
The City of Dawson Creek has reopened its warming centre at Nawican Shelter on 102nd Avenue until March 15th to support the community as the cold weather continues.
Lanterns, cake, sparklers: People invited to join in ‘celebration of life’ for Kiara Agnew
The family of Kiara Agnew, who was killed in Mexico in 2023, is inviting people to join in a 'celebration of life' on her birthday on March 11th, urging people to have cake, light sparklers, share pictures and more.
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek child development non-profits awarded nearly $240K for capital projects
B.C.'s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports has awarded the Child Development Centre in Fort St. John and the South Peace Child Development Centre in Dawson Creek a total of nearly $240,000 for capital projects through its Community Gaming Grants.
Registration underway for fourth annual spring badminton tournament in Dawson Creek
The Dawson Creek Badminton Club's Spring Tournament will move to the Kin Arena on April 18th and 19th, 2026, after playing its first three editions at Dawson Creek Secondary's South Peace Campus.
‘I was so scared’: Community rallies after family home of 11 children destroyed by fire
Guy Grenier and his family, including 11 children, were living in a log house in Arras which was destroyed by a fire on Thursday, March 12th.
Fort St. John gas prices soar amid global oil uncertainty
Gas prices have risen in part due to the U.S. and Israel's continued war with Iran, during which the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blocked, an important route in the oil and gas supply chain.
PRRD approves $130.81 million budget for hospital district
The Peace River Regional District has approved the regional hospital district's $130 million annual budget for 2026.
‘Significant effort’ made to address concerns about Rolla waste facility, energy minister says
Residents nearby the Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp waste disposal facility in Rolla say foul chemical odours have plagued their homes for more than a decade. Officials cite inspections and compliance, but neighbours still don’t know what they’re breathing — and answers have been hard to come by.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate visits Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
B.C. Conservative Party leadership hopeful Peter Milobar visited Fort St. John on March 15th on the campaign trail.
Court Report: March 9th to 13th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 9th and 13th, 2026.
Planned power outages to affect more than 450 customers across northeast B.C.
Planned power outages are scheduled to affect more than 450 BC Hydro customers across Taylor, Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson in March 2026.
Registration open for vendors at Cultural Gathering of Nations
Food vendors or marketplace merchants interested in participating can register through a QR code on the Cultural Gathering of Nations Facebook page.
BC Wildfire Service readies for 2026 season with record 2,400 firefighter applications and more equipment in Prince George depot
The BC Wildfire Service has received around 2,400 firefighter applications and improved its equipment depot in Prince George in preparation for the wildfire season 2026, it said in a press release.
Fort St. John colon cancer survivor supports call to lower age requirement for screening
A Fort St. John woman who overcame colon cancer, Denise Christie, says she supports expanded early detection screening programs across the country amid Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March.
Comic and sci-fi convention to be held in Dawson Creek
CreekCon at Dawson Creek's Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre will have a cosplay contest, role-playing workshops and games throughout March 14th, 2026.
Dawson Creek roofing business fined $5,000 by WorkSafeBC, company appeals decision
WorkSafeBC has fined a Dawson Creek roofing company, Raptor Mountain Roofing, $5,000 after its workers allegedly failed to use sufficient safety equipment while on an active job site. Raptor says the decision is under review.
B.C. killings due to ‘botched robbery,’ defence lawyer says, as murder trial closes
A weeks-long trial of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford couple came to a close in B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 10th. One of the defendants had arrived in B.C. on a student visa to study in Dawson Creek.
Man sentenced to nearly four years jail time for Dawson Creek home invasion
Adam Dahr was sentenced on March 10th, 2026, to jail for nearly four years for a home invasion in Dawson Creek in 2024.
Dawson Creek wins award for 2025 Para Cup hosting duties
Dawson Creek has won a Sport Tourism Canada award after hosting the Para Cup in late November and early December 2025 at the Ovintiv Events Centre.
Dawson Creek reopens warming centre due to cold weather
The City of Dawson Creek has reopened its warming centre at Nawican Shelter on 102nd Avenue until March 15th to support the community as the cold weather continues.
Lanterns, cake, sparklers: People invited to join in ‘celebration of life’ for Kiara Agnew
The family of Kiara Agnew, who was killed in Mexico in 2023, is inviting people to join in a 'celebration of life' on her birthday on March 11th, urging people to have cake, light sparklers, share pictures and more.
