One new measles case confirmed by Northern Health
The number of measles cases in the Northern Health region has increased again, this time by one patient.
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BC Hydro reports declining employee numbers at Site C in June
Site C’s workforce has resumed declining in numbers in June 2025 as the project nears completion.
The Road Warrior: Blizzard Bicycle Club rider cites dedication, commitment in achieving racing success
Nigel Wray first took up cycling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Three years later, he's a mainstay at Blizzard Bicycle Club.
Province opens fourth funding opportunity for First Nations and non-profits
The fourth opportunity for First Nations and non-profit organizations to apply for Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) grants is now open.
88mm of rain falls near Fort Nelson in 24 hours, Environment Canada reports
Nearly 90 millimetres of rainfall was reported in parts of the Northern Rockies region on July 24th.
PRRD restores debit machine services at landfills and transfer stations
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) residents no longer need to bring cash with them when disposing of waste.
Debit machines at PRRD landfills now offline
Residents are being warned to bring cash with them to any landfills operated by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) they plan to visit today.
Outage planned at Boundary Lake Water Station 10 days after re-opening
The PRRD said the Boundary Lake Water Station will be temporarily closed on July 28th, 10 days after it reopened from an extended closure.
Peace region and Liard are the ‘engine’ of B.C., says forestry minister
Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s minister of forests, considers the Peace region and the northeast “the engine” of the province and its economy.
(UPDATE) BC Conservative leadership vote heading to Fort St. John
The Conservative Party of BC will begin collecting ballots from Peace River North residents on August 9th for the leadership vote.
Former Dawson Creek councillor charged with breach of trust to appear in court next month
A former member of Dawson Creek’s city council charged with breach of trust, Shaely Wilbur, has had her next court date rescheduled for early August.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Peace region
Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm warning for the Peace region on July 23rd, with strong winds, large hail and heavy rain expected.
Northern Health ‘making progress’ with ER closures in northeast B.C., minister says
The Ministry of Health has said Northern Health is working and 'making progress' with reducing emergency room closures.
Northeast highway twinning rejected by B.C. government
The B.C. provincial government has told the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) it is not considering twinning the highways between Fort St. John and Grande Prairie.
(UPDATE) Fish and wildlife program to start accepting grant applications for 2026 projects
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program is now accepting grant applications for projects to enhance and conserve Peace region fish and wildlife in areas impacted by some BC Hydro dams.
Car reported stolen from Grande Prairie found off ‘steep cliff’ near Dawson Creek
A Grande Prairie vehicle believed to have been stolen was found off a steep cliff on July 21st in the Bear Mountain Wind Park rural area of Dawson Creek.
Dawson Creek to enact water conservation measures amid low Kiskatinaw River flows
With the Kiskatinaw River drier than it’s ever been, Dawson Creek residents are being asked to start being careful about their water use soon.
Court Report: July 14th to 18th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between July 14th and 18th.
Boundary Lake Water Station reopens after 11-month closure
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) reopened the Boundary Lake Water Station on July 18th, 2025.
(UPDATE) May fundraisers for MS Canada collect nearly $22,000
May 2025 was a successful fundraising period for the Peace region branch of MS Canada, with nearly $22,000 collected for the cause.
BC Hydro reports declining employee numbers at Site C in June
Site C’s workforce has resumed declining in numbers in June 2025 as the project nears completion.
The Road Warrior: Blizzard Bicycle Club rider cites dedication, commitment in achieving racing success
Nigel Wray first took up cycling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Three years later, he's a mainstay at Blizzard Bicycle Club.
Province opens fourth funding opportunity for First Nations and non-profits
The fourth opportunity for First Nations and non-profit organizations to apply for Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) grants is now open.
88mm of rain falls near Fort Nelson in 24 hours, Environment Canada reports
Nearly 90 millimetres of rainfall was reported in parts of the Northern Rockies region on July 24th.
PRRD restores debit machine services at landfills and transfer stations
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) residents no longer need to bring cash with them when disposing of waste.
Debit machines at PRRD landfills now offline
Residents are being warned to bring cash with them to any landfills operated by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) they plan to visit today.
Outage planned at Boundary Lake Water Station 10 days after re-opening
The PRRD said the Boundary Lake Water Station will be temporarily closed on July 28th, 10 days after it reopened from an extended closure.
Peace region and Liard are the ‘engine’ of B.C., says forestry minister
Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s minister of forests, considers the Peace region and the northeast “the engine” of the province and its economy.
(UPDATE) BC Conservative leadership vote heading to Fort St. John
The Conservative Party of BC will begin collecting ballots from Peace River North residents on August 9th for the leadership vote.
Former Dawson Creek councillor charged with breach of trust to appear in court next month
A former member of Dawson Creek’s city council charged with breach of trust, Shaely Wilbur, has had her next court date rescheduled for early August.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Peace region
Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm warning for the Peace region on July 23rd, with strong winds, large hail and heavy rain expected.
Northern Health ‘making progress’ with ER closures in northeast B.C., minister says
The Ministry of Health has said Northern Health is working and 'making progress' with reducing emergency room closures.
Northeast highway twinning rejected by B.C. government
The B.C. provincial government has told the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) it is not considering twinning the highways between Fort St. John and Grande Prairie.
(UPDATE) Fish and wildlife program to start accepting grant applications for 2026 projects
Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program is now accepting grant applications for projects to enhance and conserve Peace region fish and wildlife in areas impacted by some BC Hydro dams.
Car reported stolen from Grande Prairie found off ‘steep cliff’ near Dawson Creek
A Grande Prairie vehicle believed to have been stolen was found off a steep cliff on July 21st in the Bear Mountain Wind Park rural area of Dawson Creek.
Dawson Creek to enact water conservation measures amid low Kiskatinaw River flows
With the Kiskatinaw River drier than it’s ever been, Dawson Creek residents are being asked to start being careful about their water use soon.
Court Report: July 14th to 18th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between July 14th and 18th.
Boundary Lake Water Station reopens after 11-month closure
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) reopened the Boundary Lake Water Station on July 18th, 2025.
(UPDATE) May fundraisers for MS Canada collect nearly $22,000
May 2025 was a successful fundraising period for the Peace region branch of MS Canada, with nearly $22,000 collected for the cause.
