Fort St. John wildfire risk now ‘low,’ despite thunderstorm warnings
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) says the Fort St. John area is in ‘low danger’ for risk of new wildfires.
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(UPDATE) ‘Up to ping pong ball-sized hail’: Severe thunderstorm warnings for northeast B.C.
Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm watch warnings for areas in the Peace River region.
Kiskatinaw River fire situation stabilizes after weekend rainfall
The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province's northeast has stabilized thanks to rain over the weekend.
Fort St. John entrepreneur announces plan for new home ownership benefit company
Entrepreneur Jordan Soggie is to seek funds for a new home ownership initiative called Homeway Benefits.
PRRD makes changes to evacuation orders and alerts amid Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District has made changes to its evacuation orders and alerts for properties at risk from the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Evacuation alert for Alces River wildfire lifted by PRRD
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has lifted one of its evacuation alerts amid significant rainfall in the Peace region.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire evacuation order lifted in Grande Prairie county
An evacuation order issued in the County of Grande Prairie due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire has been lifted.
BC Hydro outage hits more than 3,000 Dawson Creek customers
Thousands of BC Hydro customers in Dawson Creek are without power after surprise outages in the city.
Firefighters in Dawson Creek extinguish structure fire, save frightened feline
No injuries were reported and the life of a cat was saved when the Dawson Creek Fire Department responded to a blaze on 113th Avenue on June 12th.
PRRD looks to create ‘resiliency centre’ as it maintains wildfire evacuation orders and alerts
As wildfires continue to burn in the Peace region, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is preparing to create a ‘resiliency centre’ in Dawson Creek.
Fort St. John Métis Society elects new board with focus on ‘programs that forward culture’
Seven board members were elected during Fort St. John Métis Society's annual general meeting on Sunday, June 8th.
Police investigate reports of shots fired in Dawson Creek
Police officers in Dawson Creek are looking into reports of gunshots being fired within the city on June 7th.
Fort St. John follows suit to also issue heavy rainfall warning
The City of Fort St. John is warning residents of heavy rain starting on June 12th.
Grande Prairie relaxes evacuation alerts and orders for Kiskatinaw River fire
The County of Grande Prairie has changed the boundaries of its evacuation alert and order for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Warning of flood risk in Dawson Creek with rainfall forecast
People in Dawson Creek are being warned of the risk of flooding over the next few days.
New evacuation alert issued due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued a new evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Sundance Lake wildfire evacuation alert rescinded, fire now ‘under control’
An evacuation alert for the Sundance Lake wildfire located between Chetwynd and Dawson Creek has been rescinded.
Residents warned ‘not to return’ to Kiskatinaw River wildfire area
Evacuees from Kelly Lake have been warned by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) not to return for the foreseeable future as firefighters continue to battle the Kiskatinaw River blaze.
(UPDATE) BC Energy Regulator to investigate ‘lightly felt’ earthquake near Fort St. John
Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 4.4 magnitude quake 74 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John on June 11th.
Predators alumna named captain of NCAA’s Bemidji State University team
Hailey Armstrong, a former forward with the Predators, was named captain of Bemidji State University’s Beavers in Minnesota for the 2025-26 season.
(UPDATE) ‘Up to ping pong ball-sized hail’: Severe thunderstorm warnings for northeast B.C.
Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm watch warnings for areas in the Peace River region.
Kiskatinaw River fire situation stabilizes after weekend rainfall
The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province's northeast has stabilized thanks to rain over the weekend.
Fort St. John entrepreneur announces plan for new home ownership benefit company
Entrepreneur Jordan Soggie is to seek funds for a new home ownership initiative called Homeway Benefits.
PRRD makes changes to evacuation orders and alerts amid Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District has made changes to its evacuation orders and alerts for properties at risk from the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Evacuation alert for Alces River wildfire lifted by PRRD
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has lifted one of its evacuation alerts amid significant rainfall in the Peace region.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire evacuation order lifted in Grande Prairie county
An evacuation order issued in the County of Grande Prairie due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire has been lifted.
BC Hydro outage hits more than 3,000 Dawson Creek customers
Thousands of BC Hydro customers in Dawson Creek are without power after surprise outages in the city.
Firefighters in Dawson Creek extinguish structure fire, save frightened feline
No injuries were reported and the life of a cat was saved when the Dawson Creek Fire Department responded to a blaze on 113th Avenue on June 12th.
PRRD looks to create ‘resiliency centre’ as it maintains wildfire evacuation orders and alerts
As wildfires continue to burn in the Peace region, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is preparing to create a ‘resiliency centre’ in Dawson Creek.
Fort St. John Métis Society elects new board with focus on ‘programs that forward culture’
Seven board members were elected during Fort St. John Métis Society's annual general meeting on Sunday, June 8th.
Police investigate reports of shots fired in Dawson Creek
Police officers in Dawson Creek are looking into reports of gunshots being fired within the city on June 7th.
Fort St. John follows suit to also issue heavy rainfall warning
The City of Fort St. John is warning residents of heavy rain starting on June 12th.
Grande Prairie relaxes evacuation alerts and orders for Kiskatinaw River fire
The County of Grande Prairie has changed the boundaries of its evacuation alert and order for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Warning of flood risk in Dawson Creek with rainfall forecast
People in Dawson Creek are being warned of the risk of flooding over the next few days.
New evacuation alert issued due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued a new evacuation alert due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Sundance Lake wildfire evacuation alert rescinded, fire now ‘under control’
An evacuation alert for the Sundance Lake wildfire located between Chetwynd and Dawson Creek has been rescinded.
Residents warned ‘not to return’ to Kiskatinaw River wildfire area
Evacuees from Kelly Lake have been warned by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) not to return for the foreseeable future as firefighters continue to battle the Kiskatinaw River blaze.
(UPDATE) BC Energy Regulator to investigate ‘lightly felt’ earthquake near Fort St. John
Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 4.4 magnitude quake 74 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John on June 11th.
Predators alumna named captain of NCAA’s Bemidji State University team
Hailey Armstrong, a former forward with the Predators, was named captain of Bemidji State University’s Beavers in Minnesota for the 2025-26 season.
