Hundreds of students explore healthcare careers at travelling roadshow
Grade 10 and 11 students from North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) took part in the Healthcare Travelling Roadshow on May 26th and 27th.
Dawson Creek
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(UPDATE) Wildfire reported south of Dawson Creek
BC Wildfire Service has deployed crews and other equipment to battle a 115-hectare near Heritage Highway south of Dawson Creek.
Uber launches rideshare service in Fort St. John
In May 2025, Uber has officially expanded its rideshare service to Fort St. John.
Fort Nelson at ‘extreme’ risk of wildfires, as well as spots near Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
The BC Wildfire Service says areas in northeast B.C. are at an ‘extreme’ risk of wildfires, including a large parcel engulfing Fort Nelson and spots near Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
‘It makes me so happy’: Weekend fundraisers raise $17.5k for research into MS
Residents came from around Fort St. John to attend a walk and an event at the Canadian Brewhouse this May to raise $17.5k for MS Canada.
BC Transit GradPASS program returns to Peace region next month
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek 12th grade high school students will be able to ride the bus for free during part of June this year thanks to BC Transit's GradPASS program.
Court Report: May 19th to 23rd
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 12th and 16th.
Site C reports further drop in employment for April
Employment at the Site C hydroelectric dam project continued to decline in April 2025 as the project nears completion.
(UPDATE) Special crime unit ‘seizes drugs and weapons,’ makes 33 arrests in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC) arrested 33 people and seized many guns and drugs after a deployment in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
Three arrested, one warrant issued following Grande Prairie drug seizure
Three people from Dawson Creek have been arrested on drug trafficking charges in Grande Prairie.
Local female hockey program seeks coaches for upcoming season
The Northeast BC Predators female hockey program is seeking U-13, U-15 and U-18 head and assistant coaches for the 2025-26 season.
Northern Health seeks photographs to decorate new Dawson Creek hospital
Northern Health is seeking photographs of the Peace region to decorate the new Dawson Creek hospital.
McHappy Day 2025 fundraiser breaks records in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
The McDonald’s McHappy Day fundraiser broke records in 2025 for the funds raised in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
Court Report: May 12th to 16th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 12th and 16th.
‘Path to success’: Olympic speedskater to speak at local information events for parents and families
Olympic speedskater Denny Morrison will be speaking at Northern Lights College in Fort St. John on May 22nd and Dawson Creek on May 21st at dual credit information events for parents and families.
Dawson Creek emergency department closed for ten hours
The Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency department was closed for ten hours on Saturday, May 17th, due to staffing challenges.
Northern Combat Invitational unveils new belt design
Clint Parker, instructer at Northern Combat Club and promoter of the Northern Combat Invitational, posted the new design - which pays homage to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
(UPDATE) Former Dawson Creek councillor charged with breach of trust
A former Dawson Creek councillor, Shaely Wilbur, has been charged with breach of trust.
Kelly Lake killer sentenced to life in prison with parole after 10 years
Morgen Lambert-Bouma was sentenced to life in prison with parole after 10 years for the 2019 murder of Owen Cardinal in Kelly Lake.
Kelly Lake killer who fatally stabbed man up to 20 times set to be sentenced
Morgen Lambert-Bouma, who stabbed a 54-year-old to death in Kelly Lake in 2019, is due to be sentenced on May 16th.
(UPDATE) Wildfire reported south of Dawson Creek
BC Wildfire Service has deployed crews and other equipment to battle a 115-hectare near Heritage Highway south of Dawson Creek.
Uber launches rideshare service in Fort St. John
In May 2025, Uber has officially expanded its rideshare service to Fort St. John.
Fort Nelson at ‘extreme’ risk of wildfires, as well as spots near Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
The BC Wildfire Service says areas in northeast B.C. are at an ‘extreme’ risk of wildfires, including a large parcel engulfing Fort Nelson and spots near Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
‘It makes me so happy’: Weekend fundraisers raise $17.5k for research into MS
Residents came from around Fort St. John to attend a walk and an event at the Canadian Brewhouse this May to raise $17.5k for MS Canada.
BC Transit GradPASS program returns to Peace region next month
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek 12th grade high school students will be able to ride the bus for free during part of June this year thanks to BC Transit's GradPASS program.
Court Report: May 19th to 23rd
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 12th and 16th.
Site C reports further drop in employment for April
Employment at the Site C hydroelectric dam project continued to decline in April 2025 as the project nears completion.
(UPDATE) Special crime unit ‘seizes drugs and weapons,’ makes 33 arrests in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC) arrested 33 people and seized many guns and drugs after a deployment in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
Three arrested, one warrant issued following Grande Prairie drug seizure
Three people from Dawson Creek have been arrested on drug trafficking charges in Grande Prairie.
Local female hockey program seeks coaches for upcoming season
The Northeast BC Predators female hockey program is seeking U-13, U-15 and U-18 head and assistant coaches for the 2025-26 season.
Northern Health seeks photographs to decorate new Dawson Creek hospital
Northern Health is seeking photographs of the Peace region to decorate the new Dawson Creek hospital.
McHappy Day 2025 fundraiser breaks records in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
The McDonald’s McHappy Day fundraiser broke records in 2025 for the funds raised in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
Court Report: May 12th to 16th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between May 12th and 16th.
‘Path to success’: Olympic speedskater to speak at local information events for parents and families
Olympic speedskater Denny Morrison will be speaking at Northern Lights College in Fort St. John on May 22nd and Dawson Creek on May 21st at dual credit information events for parents and families.
Dawson Creek emergency department closed for ten hours
The Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency department was closed for ten hours on Saturday, May 17th, due to staffing challenges.
Northern Combat Invitational unveils new belt design
Clint Parker, instructer at Northern Combat Club and promoter of the Northern Combat Invitational, posted the new design - which pays homage to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
(UPDATE) Former Dawson Creek councillor charged with breach of trust
A former Dawson Creek councillor, Shaely Wilbur, has been charged with breach of trust.
Kelly Lake killer sentenced to life in prison with parole after 10 years
Morgen Lambert-Bouma was sentenced to life in prison with parole after 10 years for the 2019 murder of Owen Cardinal in Kelly Lake.
Kelly Lake killer who fatally stabbed man up to 20 times set to be sentenced
Morgen Lambert-Bouma, who stabbed a 54-year-old to death in Kelly Lake in 2019, is due to be sentenced on May 16th.
