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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.
First Nation to host wellness, trauma workshop with help from former NHL star
Former National Hockey League star Theoren Fleury will join a free wellness, trauma and grief workshop to take place at the school on the Prophet River First Nation reserve from March 17th to 19th.
Northern B.C. represented at Indigenous basketball championship, despite not taking roster
Known as JANT, the Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament, starts on March 15th in Langley.
‘It just came naturally’: Indigenous fashion designer and artist talks influences and career
Fort Nelson First Nation fashion designer Reggie Harrold says she incorporates her Indigenous heritage with a modern-day feel in her work.
Mike’s March Meltdown event offers triathlon with a twist
Also known as a winter triathlon, Mike’s March Meltdown incorporates cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and skating at Fort Nelson’s Art Fraser Park.
Fort St. John Co-op donates $50K to local non-profits
The Fort St. John Co-op has distributed $50,000 to five non-profit organizations in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson through its 2025/2026 Community Support Fund.
Peace River North MLA opposes health professions bill with repeal act
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's bill to repeal the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36) has passed its first reading in the Legislative Assembly of B.C.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight
BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.
Yellow wind warning issued for Peace and Fort Nelson regions, with possible 100km/h gusts forecast
Environment Canada has predicted a low-pressure system to bring wind gusts of around 100km/h to the Peace River district and Fort Nelson on March 7th and 8th.
Alaska Highway to close periodically for up to two hours following fatal crash
The Alaska Highway north of Fort Nelson will be closed intermittently for up to two hours between Tofte Mainline and Recreation Road on March 5th, following a crash which killed two people.
Court Report: February 23rd to 27th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between February 23rd and 27th, 2026.
Two die in single-vehicle Alaska Highway crash near Summit Lake
Two people have died after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 97 north of Fort Nelson on March 3rd.
Northern Health reports at least 82 hours of northeast ER closures in February
Northern Health has reported at least 82 hours of ER closures across northeast B.C. in February 2026.
Vehicle incident closes Alaska Highway north of Fort Nelson
The Alaska Highway, Highway 97, is closed 50 kilometres north of Fort Nelson due to a car incident.
B.C. to scrap daylight savings time, aligning with northeast year-round
After March 8th, when most of B.C.'s clocks will go forward by one hour, the province will scrap seasonal time changes beginning in the fall.
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.
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.
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.
First Nation to host wellness, trauma workshop with help from former NHL star
Former National Hockey League star Theoren Fleury will join a free wellness, trauma and grief workshop to take place at the school on the Prophet River First Nation reserve from March 17th to 19th.
Northern B.C. represented at Indigenous basketball championship, despite not taking roster
Known as JANT, the Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament, starts on March 15th in Langley.
‘It just came naturally’: Indigenous fashion designer and artist talks influences and career
Fort Nelson First Nation fashion designer Reggie Harrold says she incorporates her Indigenous heritage with a modern-day feel in her work.
Mike’s March Meltdown event offers triathlon with a twist
Also known as a winter triathlon, Mike’s March Meltdown incorporates cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and skating at Fort Nelson’s Art Fraser Park.
Fort St. John Co-op donates $50K to local non-profits
The Fort St. John Co-op has distributed $50,000 to five non-profit organizations in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson through its 2025/2026 Community Support Fund.
Peace River North MLA opposes health professions bill with repeal act
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's bill to repeal the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36) has passed its first reading in the Legislative Assembly of B.C.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight
BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.
Yellow wind warning issued for Peace and Fort Nelson regions, with possible 100km/h gusts forecast
Environment Canada has predicted a low-pressure system to bring wind gusts of around 100km/h to the Peace River district and Fort Nelson on March 7th and 8th.
Alaska Highway to close periodically for up to two hours following fatal crash
The Alaska Highway north of Fort Nelson will be closed intermittently for up to two hours between Tofte Mainline and Recreation Road on March 5th, following a crash which killed two people.
Court Report: February 23rd to 27th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between February 23rd and 27th, 2026.
Two die in single-vehicle Alaska Highway crash near Summit Lake
Two people have died after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 97 north of Fort Nelson on March 3rd.
Northern Health reports at least 82 hours of northeast ER closures in February
Northern Health has reported at least 82 hours of ER closures across northeast B.C. in February 2026.
Vehicle incident closes Alaska Highway north of Fort Nelson
The Alaska Highway, Highway 97, is closed 50 kilometres north of Fort Nelson due to a car incident.
B.C. to scrap daylight savings time, aligning with northeast year-round
After March 8th, when most of B.C.'s clocks will go forward by one hour, the province will scrap seasonal time changes beginning in the fall.
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.
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.
