Fort Nelson community forest uses salvageable lumber funds for replanting
The Fort Nelson First Nation and Northern Rockies Regional Municipality gave an update on the sales of salvageable wood in its community forest.
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Peace River North MLA criticizes healthcare gaps in 2026 budget
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy argued the 2026 budget overlooks northeast residents, specifically pointing to healthcare and mental health services.
Fort Nelson First Nation seeks directors for forestry company
Dechita - which translates to forest or bush - is the forestry arm of Fort Nelson First Nation.
Snow squall watch issued for Peace region
Snow squalls and wind gusts up to 90 km/h are expected mainly for communities along the Rockies, says Environment Canada.
NRRM approves terms of reference and $65K budget for new healthcare committee
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has approved the budget and founding documents for its select committee on healthcare in the community.
MLA’s financial agent fined after election campaign donation from business
Elections BC fined Kim Nadeau, the financial agent for MLA Jordan Kealy during the 2024 provincial election, $150 for "accepting a prohibited contribution." Kealy said it was an “innocent mistake” which was “rectified very quickly.”
Prophet River First Nation chief named vice-chair of alliance supporting sustainable energy projects
Prophet River First Nation Chief Valerie Askoty was named vice-chair of the First Nations Natural Gas Alliance during the week of the BC Natural Resources Forum 2026 in Prince George.
Prophet River First Nation releases dates for 2026 Treaty Days
Prophet River First Nation's Treaty Days will take place between Thursday, June 4th and Saturday, June 7th in 2026.
Environment Canada issues weather advisory for Peace Region
Heavy snowfall and blowing snow will last throughout Monday, with the worst snowfall happening Monday afternoon before tapering off Tuesday.
Community plan shows ‘coordinated, efficient long-term planning,’ First Nation says
Fort Nelson First Nation held a community engagement meeting about its Reaching For Our Vision (RFOV) plan and Four Pillars Plan in February 2026.
Doctors of BC launches petition to support ‘critical’ RTVS program
The Doctors of BC petition urges the province to commit to long-term funding for the Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) program, which connects rural healthcare professionals with specialist physicians remotely.
Fort Nelson ER closes all day for ‘staffing challenges’
The Fort Nelson General Hospital emergency department has closed for the day on February 7th due to "staffing challenges."
NRRM raises alarm about Alaska Highway safety near Pink Mountain
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is looking to the Peace River Regional District for support with solving a driving hazard at the Pink Mountain Campsite entrance onto Highway 97.
(UPDATE) ‘Important time’: North Peace politicians join national figures to mark Black History Month’s 30th anniversary
Initially celebrated as a week in the 1920s, Black History Month has been recognized in Canada in February since December 1995.
Environment Canada issues freezing rain warning for Fort Nelson
Environment Canada warns a warm front passing through Fort Nelson beginning on the afternoon of February 3rd could “bring periods of ice pellets or freezing rain.”
Court Report: January 26th to January 30th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between January 26th and 30th, 2026.
Five new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C.
Northern Health reported 338 confirmed measles cases on January 29th, with 318 of those cases being in northeast B.C. specifically.
First Nation seeks members’ input on community and reparations plans
A dinner and engagement meeting for Fort Nelson First Nation members to discuss its community and Four Pillars plans is slated for February 4th.
New proposals could see limited return of caribou hunting to northern B.C.
A consultation on B.C. government proposals to see the caribou hunt return to the Peace region on a limited basis is open until mid-February 2026.
Northern Health patients recieve most organ transplants in 2025 in nearly a decade
Northern Health benefitted from a record-setting number of transplants in B.C. in 2025, with 42 of the year's organ recipients being from the region.
Peace River North MLA criticizes healthcare gaps in 2026 budget
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy argued the 2026 budget overlooks northeast residents, specifically pointing to healthcare and mental health services.
Fort Nelson First Nation seeks directors for forestry company
Dechita - which translates to forest or bush - is the forestry arm of Fort Nelson First Nation.
Snow squall watch issued for Peace region
Snow squalls and wind gusts up to 90 km/h are expected mainly for communities along the Rockies, says Environment Canada.
NRRM approves terms of reference and $65K budget for new healthcare committee
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has approved the budget and founding documents for its select committee on healthcare in the community.
MLA’s financial agent fined after election campaign donation from business
Elections BC fined Kim Nadeau, the financial agent for MLA Jordan Kealy during the 2024 provincial election, $150 for "accepting a prohibited contribution." Kealy said it was an “innocent mistake” which was “rectified very quickly.”
Prophet River First Nation chief named vice-chair of alliance supporting sustainable energy projects
Prophet River First Nation Chief Valerie Askoty was named vice-chair of the First Nations Natural Gas Alliance during the week of the BC Natural Resources Forum 2026 in Prince George.
Prophet River First Nation releases dates for 2026 Treaty Days
Prophet River First Nation's Treaty Days will take place between Thursday, June 4th and Saturday, June 7th in 2026.
Environment Canada issues weather advisory for Peace Region
Heavy snowfall and blowing snow will last throughout Monday, with the worst snowfall happening Monday afternoon before tapering off Tuesday.
Community plan shows ‘coordinated, efficient long-term planning,’ First Nation says
Fort Nelson First Nation held a community engagement meeting about its Reaching For Our Vision (RFOV) plan and Four Pillars Plan in February 2026.
Doctors of BC launches petition to support ‘critical’ RTVS program
The Doctors of BC petition urges the province to commit to long-term funding for the Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) program, which connects rural healthcare professionals with specialist physicians remotely.
Fort Nelson ER closes all day for ‘staffing challenges’
The Fort Nelson General Hospital emergency department has closed for the day on February 7th due to "staffing challenges."
NRRM raises alarm about Alaska Highway safety near Pink Mountain
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is looking to the Peace River Regional District for support with solving a driving hazard at the Pink Mountain Campsite entrance onto Highway 97.
(UPDATE) ‘Important time’: North Peace politicians join national figures to mark Black History Month’s 30th anniversary
Initially celebrated as a week in the 1920s, Black History Month has been recognized in Canada in February since December 1995.
Environment Canada issues freezing rain warning for Fort Nelson
Environment Canada warns a warm front passing through Fort Nelson beginning on the afternoon of February 3rd could “bring periods of ice pellets or freezing rain.”
Court Report: January 26th to January 30th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between January 26th and 30th, 2026.
Five new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C.
Northern Health reported 338 confirmed measles cases on January 29th, with 318 of those cases being in northeast B.C. specifically.
First Nation seeks members’ input on community and reparations plans
A dinner and engagement meeting for Fort Nelson First Nation members to discuss its community and Four Pillars plans is slated for February 4th.
New proposals could see limited return of caribou hunting to northern B.C.
A consultation on B.C. government proposals to see the caribou hunt return to the Peace region on a limited basis is open until mid-February 2026.
Northern Health patients recieve most organ transplants in 2025 in nearly a decade
Northern Health benefitted from a record-setting number of transplants in B.C. in 2025, with 42 of the year's organ recipients being from the region.
