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Court Report: May 11th to May 15th

Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 11th and May 15th, 2026.

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The LNG Canada project in Kitimat, being constructed on September 28th, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Parties agree to final investment collaboration on LNG Canada phase two

LNG Canada Phase two will double the terminal's capacity to 28 million tones of liquified natural gas annually.

Team BC’s Canadian Judo championships includes members from Dawson Creek

The Canadian Judo Championships will take place from May 14th to 17th in Calgary.

BC Hydro awards electricity purchase agreements for three northern B.C. projects

BC Hydro has announced electricity purchase agreement for four renewable energy projects, including three in Northern B.C.

Power outages in Peace region to affect more than 500 customers

BC Hydro planned power outages to affect more than 500 customers in Chetwynd, Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.

Windy Creek wildfire ‘under control’ at 206 hectares

The BC Wildfire Service has brought a 206 hectare wildfire northeast of Chetwynd under control after two days.

Warehouse One stores set to close in Canada

Warehouse One stores across the country, including in Fort St. John, are set to permanently close.

(UPDATE) BCWS continues containment work on Windy Creek wildfire

The BC Wildfire Service are continuing to combat a wildfire discovered on May 11th northeast of Chetwynd in Windy Creek.

Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation receives donation to MRI Campaign

The Clear Picture Campaign towards an MRI has raised 91 percent of its goal for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital.

(UPDATE) BCWS aircraft respond to Windy Creek wildfire

The BC Wildfire Service are responding to an "out of control" wildfire reported on May 11th in Windy Creek near Moberly Lake.

Western Community Foundation to host National Walk for Safe Places in Dawson Creek

The Western Financial Group Community Foundation will be hosting a "National Walk for Safe Places" in Dawson Creek this month.

FSJ franchisee says community support was ‘unbelievable’ for McHappy Day

McHappy Day in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek raised over $30,000.

Dawson Creek receives $50K grant for Safe Community Situation Table

The City of Dawson Creek has received $50k in funding to support the implementation of a Safe Community Situation Table.

Smoke from the Etcho Creek wildfire in the Fort Nelson fire zone. (BCWS)
Wildfire authority explains why no fire ban in peace region yet

The BC Wildfire Service explained the reason to exclude the peace region from a category two and three ban is based on 'a range of factors.'

(UPDATE) BCWS reports wildfire near Tremblay

BC Wildfire Service has reported a wildfire between Chetwynd and Dawson Creek off Highway 97 which is currently "out of control."

South Peace District Crime Prevention hosting free BBQ 

The South Peace District Crime Prevention Association will be hosting a free BBQ in honour of National Police Week on May 13th.

South Peace Health Expo returning to Dawson Creek

The South Peace Primary Care Network (PCN) is returning to Dawson Creek for the second annual South Peace Health Expo, hosted at the Ovintiv Events Centre.

Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Club hosts June archery tournament

The Midnight Sun 3-D archery competition will take place during the day starting Saturday, June 6th

BC Wildfire Service warns ‘spring dip’ to brings burn bans to Prince George Fire Centre next week

The BC Wildfire Service has stated it expects to issue burn bans for the Pringe George Fire Centre next week due to ongoing warm temperatures and dry conditions during the annual "spring dip."

Dawson Creek and District Hospital completion date moved up

With construction ahead of schedule, the 'substantial' completion date for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been moved from November 30th, 2026 to September 29th, 2026. 

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