Fort Nelson General Hospital gets a new vital signs machine
The Fort Nelson General Hospital will receive a new vital signs machines from Northwestel as part of donation.
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Prophet River First Nation institutes fire restrictions in community
Signed by Prophet River First Nation Chief Valerie Askoty and councillors, it issues several curtailing of outdoor fire activity in the community south of Fort Nelson
Northeast B.C. ERs close 150+ hours in April
Northern Healths' emergency department closures in northeast B.C. totalled 192 hours in April.
Prescribed burn planned for Fort Nelson on May 12th
BC Wildfire Service and the Northern Rockies Fire Rescue will conduct a prescribed burn for Fort Nelson on May 12th.
Wildfire authority explains why no fire ban in peace region yet
The BC Wildfire Service explained the reason to exclude the peace region from a category two and three ban is based on 'a range of factors.'
FSJACL receives BC Parks Foundation grant
The Fort St. John Association for Community living has been named as one of the recipients of the 2026 Spark Grants.
Court Report: April 27th to May 1st
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between April 27th and May 1st, 2026.
Staffing challenges necessitate diversion at Fort Nelson General Hospital
The closure will last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, according to Northern Health.
BC Wildfire Service warns ‘spring dip’ to brings burn bans to Prince George Fire Centre next week
The BC Wildfire Service has stated it expects to issue burn bans for the Pringe George Fire Centre next week due to ongoing warm temperatures and dry conditions during the annual "spring dip."
‘The Future of Forests’ community discussion coming to Fort St. John
Residents in Northeast B.C. will have the opportunity to join in on a forest-based discussion in May, hosted by researchers from SFU and UNBC.
Summit Run-It Further event looking to test endurance limits
A pitch from endurance runner Brayden Carle became the catalyst for the Summit Run-It Further endurance event in June near Fort Nelson.
Fort Nelson wildfire technician wins award at 2026 BC Wildland Firefighter Award
A Fort Nelson wildlife technician has won an award at the 2026 BC Wildland Firefighter Awards.
Fort Nelson General Hospital ER closed for 12 hours
Staffing challenges closes the Fort Nelson General Hospital's ER for 12 hours on April 19th.
Hike for Fort Nelson Hospice returns in May
The Hike for Hospice is a five-kilometre trek throughout Fort Nelson on May 21st.
Local realtor selected as director for BC Northern Real Estate Board
Zara Geelen was named one of six directors for 2026-2027 by the BC Northern Real Estate Board, according to a press release on April 13th.
Northern Health clocks in more than 100 hours of closures in March
Northern Health recorded more than 100 hours in closures of ERs and emergency services at health centres in northeastern B.C. in March 2026.
Youth Athlete of the Month returns, powered by Fort Motors
Each monthly winner of Fort Motors' Youth Athlete of the Month will receive a $100 gift card to Ernie’s Sports Experts and have their story published online courtesy of Energeticcity.ca.
‘There’s still no justice’: Fifth walk to be held for Fort Nelson homicide victim
A justice walk for 2021 homicide victim Artchie Gairdner will take place on April 24th in Fort Nelson.
Former NHL star to visit Fort Nelson for documentary screening
A veteran of 723 NHL contests, Jordin Tootoo, will spend time talking with students in Fort Nelson in April 2026, as well as screening his 2025 documentary 'Tootoo'.
FortisBC commits to ‘safe, affordable’ energy in new long-term plan
FortisBC has released a new Long-Term Gas Resource Plan outlining its future objectives to provide energy services.
Prophet River First Nation institutes fire restrictions in community
Signed by Prophet River First Nation Chief Valerie Askoty and councillors, it issues several curtailing of outdoor fire activity in the community south of Fort Nelson
Northeast B.C. ERs close 150+ hours in April
Northern Healths' emergency department closures in northeast B.C. totalled 192 hours in April.
Prescribed burn planned for Fort Nelson on May 12th
BC Wildfire Service and the Northern Rockies Fire Rescue will conduct a prescribed burn for Fort Nelson on May 12th.
Wildfire authority explains why no fire ban in peace region yet
The BC Wildfire Service explained the reason to exclude the peace region from a category two and three ban is based on 'a range of factors.'
FSJACL receives BC Parks Foundation grant
The Fort St. John Association for Community living has been named as one of the recipients of the 2026 Spark Grants.
Court Report: April 27th to May 1st
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between April 27th and May 1st, 2026.
Staffing challenges necessitate diversion at Fort Nelson General Hospital
The closure will last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, according to Northern Health.
BC Wildfire Service warns ‘spring dip’ to brings burn bans to Prince George Fire Centre next week
The BC Wildfire Service has stated it expects to issue burn bans for the Pringe George Fire Centre next week due to ongoing warm temperatures and dry conditions during the annual "spring dip."
‘The Future of Forests’ community discussion coming to Fort St. John
Residents in Northeast B.C. will have the opportunity to join in on a forest-based discussion in May, hosted by researchers from SFU and UNBC.
Summit Run-It Further event looking to test endurance limits
A pitch from endurance runner Brayden Carle became the catalyst for the Summit Run-It Further endurance event in June near Fort Nelson.
Fort Nelson wildfire technician wins award at 2026 BC Wildland Firefighter Award
A Fort Nelson wildlife technician has won an award at the 2026 BC Wildland Firefighter Awards.
Fort Nelson General Hospital ER closed for 12 hours
Staffing challenges closes the Fort Nelson General Hospital's ER for 12 hours on April 19th.
Hike for Fort Nelson Hospice returns in May
The Hike for Hospice is a five-kilometre trek throughout Fort Nelson on May 21st.
Local realtor selected as director for BC Northern Real Estate Board
Zara Geelen was named one of six directors for 2026-2027 by the BC Northern Real Estate Board, according to a press release on April 13th.
Northern Health clocks in more than 100 hours of closures in March
Northern Health recorded more than 100 hours in closures of ERs and emergency services at health centres in northeastern B.C. in March 2026.
Youth Athlete of the Month returns, powered by Fort Motors
Each monthly winner of Fort Motors' Youth Athlete of the Month will receive a $100 gift card to Ernie’s Sports Experts and have their story published online courtesy of Energeticcity.ca.
‘There’s still no justice’: Fifth walk to be held for Fort Nelson homicide victim
A justice walk for 2021 homicide victim Artchie Gairdner will take place on April 24th in Fort Nelson.
Former NHL star to visit Fort Nelson for documentary screening
A veteran of 723 NHL contests, Jordin Tootoo, will spend time talking with students in Fort Nelson in April 2026, as well as screening his 2025 documentary 'Tootoo'.
FortisBC commits to ‘safe, affordable’ energy in new long-term plan
FortisBC has released a new Long-Term Gas Resource Plan outlining its future objectives to provide energy services.
