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'.
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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.
Snowfall, ‘rapidly changing’ weather expected, says Environment Canada
Heavy snowfall is expected in northern B.C. on April 6th, according to a weather alert from Environment Canada.
Load restrictions now in force across Peace region
Peace region drivers will have to adjust their loads accordingly due to a new set of restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.
Court Report: March 23rd to 27th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 23rd and 27th, 2026.
Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society executive director named Co-op Community Champion
March’s Co-op Community Champion has been named as Seanah Mollica, executive director of the Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society.
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment
Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
Fort Nelson dog musher wins Alaskan ‘Triple Crown’ for third time
Blayne "Bud" Streeper of Fort Nelson's Streeper Kennels Racing Dogs secured the 'Triple Crown' of dog sledding after he captured the 'open' division title at the Tok Race of Champions 2026 in Tok, Alaska.
‘I couldn’t say no’: Indigenous artist becomes first to be featured by new project
Fort Nelson First Nation's Amber Lloyd, who works with mocassins, has been featured by Northern Rockies Arts Council's new project, ‘Artist Spotlight.'
Power outages in Peace region to affect more than 200 customers
BC Hydro has planned several outages in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Fort Nelson between March 29th and 31st, and they are scheduled to impact more than 200 BC Hydro customers.
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.
‘Staffing challenges’ close ER at Fort Nelson General Hospital for 13 hours
The Fort Nelson General Hospital has been closed due to 'staffing challenges' on March 24th from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fort Nelson team celebrates dog sledding championship victory
Dog musher Blayne "Bud" Streeper won the Lotto Alaska Open North American Championship from March 20th to 22nd, 2026, which was his 12th victory at the event.
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex buildings start to reopen after building structure concerns
Some of the buildings in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex have now reopened after concerns about snow building up on the roof.
Treaty 8 basketball coach thanks Indigenous basketball championship teams
Cedar Wechlin, who founded the Treaty 8 Bison basketball team, thanked teams at the Junior All-Native Tournament (JANT) who took on northeast B.C. athletes at the competition taking place from March 15th to 20th at the Langley Events Centre.
Planned power outages to affect more than 450 customers across northeast B.C.
Planned power outages are scheduled to affect more than 450 BC Hydro customers across Taylor, Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson in March 2026.
Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair to return for 2026
The Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair is open for community members on March 21st and 22nd, 2026.
Gas prices set to decrease for FortisBC customers
Gas prices for FortisBC customers are set to decrease starting April 1st, 2026.
BC Wildfire Service readies for 2026 season with record 2,400 firefighter applications and more equipment in Prince George depot
The BC Wildfire Service has received around 2,400 firefighter applications and improved its equipment depot in Prince George in preparation for the wildfire season 2026, it said in a press release.
Warning of more than 10cm of snowfall around Fort Nelson and Pine Pass
Environment Canada has issued two warnings because more than 10cm of snow is expected in Fort Nelson and through the Pine Pass on March 15th and 16th.
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.
Snowfall, ‘rapidly changing’ weather expected, says Environment Canada
Heavy snowfall is expected in northern B.C. on April 6th, according to a weather alert from Environment Canada.
Load restrictions now in force across Peace region
Peace region drivers will have to adjust their loads accordingly due to a new set of restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.
Court Report: March 23rd to 27th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 23rd and 27th, 2026.
Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society executive director named Co-op Community Champion
March’s Co-op Community Champion has been named as Seanah Mollica, executive director of the Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society.
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment
Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
Fort Nelson dog musher wins Alaskan ‘Triple Crown’ for third time
Blayne "Bud" Streeper of Fort Nelson's Streeper Kennels Racing Dogs secured the 'Triple Crown' of dog sledding after he captured the 'open' division title at the Tok Race of Champions 2026 in Tok, Alaska.
‘I couldn’t say no’: Indigenous artist becomes first to be featured by new project
Fort Nelson First Nation's Amber Lloyd, who works with mocassins, has been featured by Northern Rockies Arts Council's new project, ‘Artist Spotlight.'
Power outages in Peace region to affect more than 200 customers
BC Hydro has planned several outages in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Fort Nelson between March 29th and 31st, and they are scheduled to impact more than 200 BC Hydro customers.
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.
‘Staffing challenges’ close ER at Fort Nelson General Hospital for 13 hours
The Fort Nelson General Hospital has been closed due to 'staffing challenges' on March 24th from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fort Nelson team celebrates dog sledding championship victory
Dog musher Blayne "Bud" Streeper won the Lotto Alaska Open North American Championship from March 20th to 22nd, 2026, which was his 12th victory at the event.
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex buildings start to reopen after building structure concerns
Some of the buildings in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex have now reopened after concerns about snow building up on the roof.
Treaty 8 basketball coach thanks Indigenous basketball championship teams
Cedar Wechlin, who founded the Treaty 8 Bison basketball team, thanked teams at the Junior All-Native Tournament (JANT) who took on northeast B.C. athletes at the competition taking place from March 15th to 20th at the Langley Events Centre.
Planned power outages to affect more than 450 customers across northeast B.C.
Planned power outages are scheduled to affect more than 450 BC Hydro customers across Taylor, Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson in March 2026.
Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair to return for 2026
The Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair is open for community members on March 21st and 22nd, 2026.
Gas prices set to decrease for FortisBC customers
Gas prices for FortisBC customers are set to decrease starting April 1st, 2026.
BC Wildfire Service readies for 2026 season with record 2,400 firefighter applications and more equipment in Prince George depot
The BC Wildfire Service has received around 2,400 firefighter applications and improved its equipment depot in Prince George in preparation for the wildfire season 2026, it said in a press release.
Warning of more than 10cm of snowfall around Fort Nelson and Pine Pass
Environment Canada has issued two warnings because more than 10cm of snow is expected in Fort Nelson and through the Pine Pass on March 15th and 16th.
