PRRD to talk wind energy at local government convention
The Peace River Regional District is raising concerns about wind energy projects in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention in May 2026.
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Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.
Mudfest to return to Dawson Creek in 2026 after international trip
Mudfest is returning to Dawson Creek from July 3rd to 5th, 2026.
College unveils new Fort St. John healthcare lab
Northern Lights College unveiled a new health lab at its Fort St. John campus on March 17th.
Pouce Coupe firefighters seek new volunteers
Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Department chief Blair Deveau is looking for five to six new recruits to join the brigade.
‘Unexpected staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek’s emergency room overnight
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency room was closed from 9.25 p.m. on March 23rd to 7 a.m. on March 24th due to staffing shortages, but a post was not uploaded to Northern Health's community Facebook page.
Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects
Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.
Court Report: March 16th to 20th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 16th and 20th, 2026.
Dawson Creek hires more specialist consultants for new water source project following consultation
The City of Dawson Creek is moving forward with its Water Supply System Project to pipe water from the Peace River, rather than its current Kiskatinaw River source, following a B.C. Environmental Assessment Office consultation.
‘Yellow’ winter storm heads for Peace region, with up to 25 cm of snow forecast
Environment Canada has issued a warning about a 'yellow'-level winter storm forecasted for the Peace region, Highway 97 and Pine Pass on March 24th and March 25th.
Public invited to register interest in speaking at Dawson Creek consultation meeting for budget 2027
A public consultation meeting will be held sometime in June 2026 in Dawson Creek about next year's provincial budget.
Hospice society hopes to raise $40K at upcoming gala
South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society is all set to host its annual fundraising gala, hoping to raise $40K on April 25th at the Co-op Mercer Hall from 5.30 p.m.
Dawson Creek Business Facade Program opens for grant applications
The City of Dawson Creek is looking for applications from local businesses for its 2026 Business Facade Program and the deadline for the first intake is May 1st.
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek child development non-profits awarded nearly $240K for capital projects
B.C.'s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports has awarded the Child Development Centre in Fort St. John and the South Peace Child Development Centre in Dawson Creek a total of nearly $240,000 for capital projects through its Community Gaming Grants.
Registration underway for fourth annual spring badminton tournament in Dawson Creek
The Dawson Creek Badminton Club's Spring Tournament will move to the Kin Arena on April 18th and 19th, 2026, after playing its first three editions at Dawson Creek Secondary's South Peace Campus.
‘I was so scared’: Community rallies after family home of 11 children destroyed by fire
Guy Grenier and his family, including 11 children, were living in a log house in Arras which was destroyed by a fire on Thursday, March 12th.
Fort St. John gas prices soar amid global oil uncertainty
Gas prices have risen in part due to the U.S. and Israel's continued war with Iran, during which the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blocked, an important route in the oil and gas supply chain.
PRRD approves $130.81 million budget for hospital district
The Peace River Regional District has approved the regional hospital district's $130 million annual budget for 2026.
‘Significant effort’ made to address concerns about Rolla waste facility, energy minister says
Residents nearby the Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp waste disposal facility in Rolla say foul chemical odours have plagued their homes for more than a decade. Officials cite inspections and compliance, but neighbours still don’t know what they’re breathing — and answers have been hard to come by.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate visits Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
B.C. Conservative Party leadership hopeful Peter Milobar visited Fort St. John on March 15th on the campaign trail.
Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.
Mudfest to return to Dawson Creek in 2026 after international trip
Mudfest is returning to Dawson Creek from July 3rd to 5th, 2026.
College unveils new Fort St. John healthcare lab
Northern Lights College unveiled a new health lab at its Fort St. John campus on March 17th.
Pouce Coupe firefighters seek new volunteers
Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Department chief Blair Deveau is looking for five to six new recruits to join the brigade.
‘Unexpected staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek’s emergency room overnight
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency room was closed from 9.25 p.m. on March 23rd to 7 a.m. on March 24th due to staffing shortages, but a post was not uploaded to Northern Health's community Facebook page.
Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects
Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.
Court Report: March 16th to 20th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 16th and 20th, 2026.
Dawson Creek hires more specialist consultants for new water source project following consultation
The City of Dawson Creek is moving forward with its Water Supply System Project to pipe water from the Peace River, rather than its current Kiskatinaw River source, following a B.C. Environmental Assessment Office consultation.
‘Yellow’ winter storm heads for Peace region, with up to 25 cm of snow forecast
Environment Canada has issued a warning about a 'yellow'-level winter storm forecasted for the Peace region, Highway 97 and Pine Pass on March 24th and March 25th.
Public invited to register interest in speaking at Dawson Creek consultation meeting for budget 2027
A public consultation meeting will be held sometime in June 2026 in Dawson Creek about next year's provincial budget.
Hospice society hopes to raise $40K at upcoming gala
South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society is all set to host its annual fundraising gala, hoping to raise $40K on April 25th at the Co-op Mercer Hall from 5.30 p.m.
Dawson Creek Business Facade Program opens for grant applications
The City of Dawson Creek is looking for applications from local businesses for its 2026 Business Facade Program and the deadline for the first intake is May 1st.
Fort St. John and Dawson Creek child development non-profits awarded nearly $240K for capital projects
B.C.'s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports has awarded the Child Development Centre in Fort St. John and the South Peace Child Development Centre in Dawson Creek a total of nearly $240,000 for capital projects through its Community Gaming Grants.
Registration underway for fourth annual spring badminton tournament in Dawson Creek
The Dawson Creek Badminton Club's Spring Tournament will move to the Kin Arena on April 18th and 19th, 2026, after playing its first three editions at Dawson Creek Secondary's South Peace Campus.
‘I was so scared’: Community rallies after family home of 11 children destroyed by fire
Guy Grenier and his family, including 11 children, were living in a log house in Arras which was destroyed by a fire on Thursday, March 12th.
Fort St. John gas prices soar amid global oil uncertainty
Gas prices have risen in part due to the U.S. and Israel's continued war with Iran, during which the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blocked, an important route in the oil and gas supply chain.
PRRD approves $130.81 million budget for hospital district
The Peace River Regional District has approved the regional hospital district's $130 million annual budget for 2026.
‘Significant effort’ made to address concerns about Rolla waste facility, energy minister says
Residents nearby the Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp waste disposal facility in Rolla say foul chemical odours have plagued their homes for more than a decade. Officials cite inspections and compliance, but neighbours still don’t know what they’re breathing — and answers have been hard to come by.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate visits Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
B.C. Conservative Party leadership hopeful Peter Milobar visited Fort St. John on March 15th on the campaign trail.
