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‘Despicable, senseless’ B.C. killings due to ‘botched robbery,’ defence lawyer says

A defence lawyer for one of three accused of murdering an Abbotsford couple says circumstantial evidence aren't enough to prove premeditation of the killings. One of the defendants arrived on a student visa to study in Dawson Creek less than a month before the killings.

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Lawyer says no proof of his client’s presence at B.C. double killing scene

A lawyer for one of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford couple during a home invasion, Abhijeet Singh, says the prosecution hasn't proved his client was at the crime scene.

Canada vs the U.S. at the Para Hockey Cup 2025 at the Ovintiv Events Centre. (Ed Hitchins/Energeticcity.ca)
Dawson Creek shortlisted for Sport Tourism Canada awards over Para Cup hosting

Dawson Creek has been shortlisted for two Sport Tourism Canada awards in 2026 after hosting the international para ice hockey invitational, the Para Cup, in late November and early December 2025.

BC Hydro's outage map on March 8th at 9:30 a.m.
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.

B.C. government to keep antlers and hide after decision overturned in guided hunt case

Zachary McDermott was found guilty of killing a mountain sheep out of season on a guided hunt. B.C. is keeping the antlers and hide after an appeal which overturned a previous decision.

Deadline extended for applications to design sculpture outside new Dawson Creek hospital

The deadline for expression of interests in designing a sculpture outside the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been extended from March 6th to March 27th. Artists who wish to apply must submit a resume and portfolio of past work.

Organizers of second Cultural Gathering of Nations seek sponsorship from Dawson Creek council

The organizers behind the Cultural Gathering of Nations at the Ovintiv Events Centre have sought sponsorship from the City of Dawson Creek.

Prosecutor outlines case against three accused in brutal slaying of B.C. couple

A Crown prosecutor says a large body of circumstantial evidence has established the case of first-degree murder against three young men on trial for the violent slaying of a couple. One of the defendents arrived on student visa to study in Dawson Creek.

Dawson Creek agricultural land owner loses pipeline permit appeal

The Energy Resource Appeal Tribunal has rejected a Dawson Creek land owner’s application to overturn a permit issued by the BCER to Vermilion Energy.

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.

More than 130 to be affected by Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe power outages

Planned power outages will affect 132 customers in Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe on March 10th and March 11th.

Residents get opportunity to talk local issues at community meeting series with PRRD

Peace River Regional District (PRRD) electoral area D director Leonard Hiebert is hosting a series of meetings for local residents starting March 23rd and ending April 1st across northeast B.C.

Rotary fishing derby set to take over Swan Lake Park

The Rotary Club of Dawson Creek's ice fishing derby is set to take place on the shores of Swan Lake in 2026, its 12th year.

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‘Staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek maternity ward overnight

The Dawson Creek and District Hospital's maternity ward has reopened after a "staffing shortage" closed the facility overnight for 19 hours from March 4th to 5th.

Shaely Wilbur, a former mayoral candidate in Dawson Creek.
Former Dawson Creek councillor facing charge waives preliminary inquiry right

A former Dawson Creek councillor charged with breach of trust, Shaely Wilbur, has waived her right to a preliminary inquiry and will next appear in court in Fort St. John on March 30th.

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Court Report: February 23rd to 27th

Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between February 23rd and 27th, 2026.

Peace pickleball players enjoy success at Grande Prairie tournament

Pickleball players from B.C. and Alberta descended on the new Paddle Club in Grande Prairie for an opening tournament on February 27th and 28th.

Social media image of new Dawson Creek hospital vandalism is not real, health authority confirms

Northern Health has confirmed a picture claiming to be of graffiti sprayed onto the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital is misinformation, possibly created by AI.

What do you think?: PRRD seeks community input on waste facilities

The Peace River Regional District's online survey about waste management facilities is available online or in hard copy until March 20th, 2026.

B.C. to scrap daylight savings time, aligning with northeast year-round

After March 8th, when most of B.C.'s clocks will go forward by one hour, the province will scrap seasonal time changes beginning in the fall. 

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