Crown appeals sentence handed to Fort St. John veterinarian
The BC Prosecution Service is appealing the sexual assault sentence of Fort St. John veterinarian Justin Sewell.
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Energeticcity.ca’s enhanced and expanded election coverage informs readers 28,000 times
Energeticcity.ca's enhanced federal election coverage was viewed 28,000 times, thanks to a grant from the Public Policy Forum, the Rideau Hall Foundation and the Michener Awards Foundation.
Obituary – Brent Miller
The family of Brent Miller are inviting people who knew him to his celebration of life this month.
Preliminary investigation finds Fish Creek forest fire ‘not deliberately set’
The 56-hectare wildfire at Fish Creek Community Forest does not appear to have been deliberately set, according to the City of Fort St. John.
Veteran cyclist takes Blizzard Bicycle Club’s King of Spring road race
The grueling 60-kilometre King of Spring road race took place on May 4th and started at Wood’s Corner, with Dan Webster taking the flag.
Fort St. John-based pharmacist recognized with lifetime achievement award
Mike Ortynsky was recognized for his over four decades of practice in the pharmacy industry with a lifetime achievement award from the BC Pharmacy Association.
Localized power outage to shut down water station next week
The PRRD says Feye Spring Water Station at 1863 Imperial Avenue in Clayhurst will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14th.
(UPDATE) Smile Cookie sales raise $30K in Fort St. John, shattering previous record
Smile Cookie sales 2025 in Fort St. John raised $30,000 for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, more than doubling 2024's total.
Oil company makes two Montney purchases near Taylor
Tourmaline Oil has made two Montney purchases, one in the Greater Septimus area near Taylor and another to acquire jointly-owned Laprise-Conroy assets.
(UPDATE) Wanted woman sought by Fort St. John RCMP
Verna Charlane Langevin, 56, is wanted for theft over $5000, according to a Fort St. John press release on May 7th.
Hearings scheduled for four suspects after February arrests
Four people arrested in February as part of a group of five have their next court hearings near the end of May.
Smithers wildlife shelter rescues orphaned bear cubs near Fort St. John
Northern Lights Wildlife Society, based out of Smithers, made the trek to Fort St. John on May 5th to rescue a small group of orphaned bear cubs with the help of Canopy Keeper Tree Care.
Celebrate Mother’s Day and Jordan’s Principle with Teddy Bear Tea Party
The Teddy Bear Tea Party event in Fort St. John marks the 20th anniversary of Jordan's Principle, a ruling which ensures First Nations children get access to medical care they need.
Over 800 special ballots ‘mistakenly’ kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada says
Over 800 special ballots cast during the recent federal election were mistakenly kept at the office of a returning officer in B.C., Elections Canada says.
Huskies’ president praises team culture at annual general meeting
At the Huskies' annual general meeting (AGM), team president Michael Bacso said the culture on and off the ice brings back volunteers year after year.
Six dead beavers prompt wildlife deterrent installation at Site C
Six dead beavers and four rescues in a week are prompting BC Hydro to explore wildlife deterrents for Site C's auxiliary spillway.
Financial agent locally involved in 2021 federal election fined $500
The finance agent for the Liberal candidate in the Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies riding in the 2021 federal election has been fined $500.
(UPDATE) Emergency water shut-off in Fort St. John area after main break
City of Fort St. John is warning the public on May 7th of an emergency water shut-off in the 89th Avenue area.
Construction companies Knappett Industries, Matcon agree to merger
Construction companies Matcon and Knappett Industries have agreed to a merger according to an April 2nd press release.
Local students to compete in national robotics competition
North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) students Josh Coenders and Nolan Cote will be representing BC at the 2025 National Skills Competition this May.
Energeticcity.ca’s enhanced and expanded election coverage informs readers 28,000 times
Energeticcity.ca's enhanced federal election coverage was viewed 28,000 times, thanks to a grant from the Public Policy Forum, the Rideau Hall Foundation and the Michener Awards Foundation.
Obituary – Brent Miller
The family of Brent Miller are inviting people who knew him to his celebration of life this month.
Preliminary investigation finds Fish Creek forest fire ‘not deliberately set’
The 56-hectare wildfire at Fish Creek Community Forest does not appear to have been deliberately set, according to the City of Fort St. John.
Veteran cyclist takes Blizzard Bicycle Club’s King of Spring road race
The grueling 60-kilometre King of Spring road race took place on May 4th and started at Wood’s Corner, with Dan Webster taking the flag.
Fort St. John-based pharmacist recognized with lifetime achievement award
Mike Ortynsky was recognized for his over four decades of practice in the pharmacy industry with a lifetime achievement award from the BC Pharmacy Association.
Localized power outage to shut down water station next week
The PRRD says Feye Spring Water Station at 1863 Imperial Avenue in Clayhurst will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14th.
(UPDATE) Smile Cookie sales raise $30K in Fort St. John, shattering previous record
Smile Cookie sales 2025 in Fort St. John raised $30,000 for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, more than doubling 2024's total.
Oil company makes two Montney purchases near Taylor
Tourmaline Oil has made two Montney purchases, one in the Greater Septimus area near Taylor and another to acquire jointly-owned Laprise-Conroy assets.
(UPDATE) Wanted woman sought by Fort St. John RCMP
Verna Charlane Langevin, 56, is wanted for theft over $5000, according to a Fort St. John press release on May 7th.
Hearings scheduled for four suspects after February arrests
Four people arrested in February as part of a group of five have their next court hearings near the end of May.
Smithers wildlife shelter rescues orphaned bear cubs near Fort St. John
Northern Lights Wildlife Society, based out of Smithers, made the trek to Fort St. John on May 5th to rescue a small group of orphaned bear cubs with the help of Canopy Keeper Tree Care.
Celebrate Mother’s Day and Jordan’s Principle with Teddy Bear Tea Party
The Teddy Bear Tea Party event in Fort St. John marks the 20th anniversary of Jordan's Principle, a ruling which ensures First Nations children get access to medical care they need.
Over 800 special ballots ‘mistakenly’ kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada says
Over 800 special ballots cast during the recent federal election were mistakenly kept at the office of a returning officer in B.C., Elections Canada says.
Huskies’ president praises team culture at annual general meeting
At the Huskies' annual general meeting (AGM), team president Michael Bacso said the culture on and off the ice brings back volunteers year after year.
Six dead beavers prompt wildlife deterrent installation at Site C
Six dead beavers and four rescues in a week are prompting BC Hydro to explore wildlife deterrents for Site C's auxiliary spillway.
Financial agent locally involved in 2021 federal election fined $500
The finance agent for the Liberal candidate in the Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies riding in the 2021 federal election has been fined $500.
(UPDATE) Emergency water shut-off in Fort St. John area after main break
City of Fort St. John is warning the public on May 7th of an emergency water shut-off in the 89th Avenue area.
Construction companies Knappett Industries, Matcon agree to merger
Construction companies Matcon and Knappett Industries have agreed to a merger according to an April 2nd press release.
Local students to compete in national robotics competition
North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) students Josh Coenders and Nolan Cote will be representing BC at the 2025 National Skills Competition this May.
