Latest on Fort Nelson geothermal project revealed at Fort St. John energy conference
The Creating Energy Northern Resource Conference in Fort St. John heard updates about the Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal project in Fort Nelson.
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BC Hydro reports ‘high’ third party interest in Site C camp amid disposal concern
BC Hydro is exploring options for the decommissioning process of Site C's 1,700-person worker camp.
‘World-class firefighters’: Acting mayor praises response to Fish Creek wildfire
Acting Fort St. John mayor Jim Lequiere is praising the emergency services for their efforts in fighting Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire.
Pair of endurance races, including 24-hour ultra-marathon, coming to Fort St. John next month
Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge and the 24-hour endurance Sadownik Miles for Smiles events in Fort St. John are raising money for School District 60 and cancer patients at the Fort St. John Hospital.
Fish Creek wildfire now designated ‘under control’
The BC Wildfire Service declared on May 6th the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire near Fort St. John is under control.
Order filed with Supreme Court after Northern Health fails to complete Freedom of Information request
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has filed a motion against Northern Health with B.C's Supreme Court after the health authority did not respond to a FOI request.
North Peace Leisure Pool closed early for ‘major clean-up’ after contamination incident
A contamination incident has caused the North Peace Leisure Pool to close for the day.
Community comes together to mark Red Dress Day at Fort St. John events
Walks took place at Fort St. John's Festival Plaza and Margaret 'Ma' Murray Community School in order to mark Red Dress Day 2025, which honours Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls.
Court Report: April 28th to May 2nd
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region - at Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Fort Nelson courts - between April 28th and May 1st.
New building makes ‘huge’ difference to operations, NPSAR reports
The acquisition of a building on 100th Avenue as a base for North Peace Search and Rescue (NPSAR) has been a tremendous boon, its president Brian Lamond told the City of Fort St. John.
Fort St. John urges public to avoid Fish Creek forest area
The public is being told to avoid the Fish Creek area so the City of Fort St. John and the BC Wildfire Service can conduct assessments.
Firefighters’ Charity Ball raises record-breaking $180,000
The Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society’s annual Charity Ball was held on May 3rd, 2025 and raised roughly $180,000.
Free weekly pickleball sessions return to Fort St. John
Every Tuesday in May and June, the Peace Country Pickleball Association (PCPA) is holding an evening drop-in session at Fort St. John's Kin Park pickleball courts.
‘We stand in solidarity’: Métis society on 15th anniversary of local woman’s disappearance
It has been 15 years since Abigail Andrews was last seen in April 2010 in Fort St. John, and the Fort St. John Métis Society described the story as a “deeply sensitive situation.”
Fish Creek wildfire now ‘being held,’ says BCWS
The Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire is now being held as the BC Wildfire Service and Fort St. John Fire Department patrol hotspots.
Fish Creek wildfire still ‘out of control’ despite progress, reignition risk remains
The Fish Creek wildfire has seen a decrease in activity as of May 3rd but is at risk from high winds and temperatures.
Smoke warning issued as firefighting continues north of Fort St. John
The BC Wildfire Service said people in Fort St. John should expect to see more smoke produced by the Fish Creek wildfire this evening, as dry conditions may cause unburnt fuel pockets to ignite.
City of Fort St. John to investigate cause of Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire
The City of Fort St. John said it is investigating the cause of the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire, which started burning on May 1st.
Registration underway for Energetic Amazing Race 2025
Registration is underway for Fort St. John's Energetic Amazing Race on Saturday, May 31st.
PRRD considers amending waste management plan on evaluation of future landfill sites
The Peace River Regional District will consider an amendment to its Regional Solid Waste Management Plan to evaluate new landfill sites.
BC Hydro reports ‘high’ third party interest in Site C camp amid disposal concern
BC Hydro is exploring options for the decommissioning process of Site C's 1,700-person worker camp.
‘World-class firefighters’: Acting mayor praises response to Fish Creek wildfire
Acting Fort St. John mayor Jim Lequiere is praising the emergency services for their efforts in fighting Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire.
Pair of endurance races, including 24-hour ultra-marathon, coming to Fort St. John next month
Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge and the 24-hour endurance Sadownik Miles for Smiles events in Fort St. John are raising money for School District 60 and cancer patients at the Fort St. John Hospital.
Fish Creek wildfire now designated ‘under control’
The BC Wildfire Service declared on May 6th the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire near Fort St. John is under control.
Order filed with Supreme Court after Northern Health fails to complete Freedom of Information request
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has filed a motion against Northern Health with B.C's Supreme Court after the health authority did not respond to a FOI request.
North Peace Leisure Pool closed early for ‘major clean-up’ after contamination incident
A contamination incident has caused the North Peace Leisure Pool to close for the day.
Community comes together to mark Red Dress Day at Fort St. John events
Walks took place at Fort St. John's Festival Plaza and Margaret 'Ma' Murray Community School in order to mark Red Dress Day 2025, which honours Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls.
Court Report: April 28th to May 2nd
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region - at Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Fort Nelson courts - between April 28th and May 1st.
New building makes ‘huge’ difference to operations, NPSAR reports
The acquisition of a building on 100th Avenue as a base for North Peace Search and Rescue (NPSAR) has been a tremendous boon, its president Brian Lamond told the City of Fort St. John.
Fort St. John urges public to avoid Fish Creek forest area
The public is being told to avoid the Fish Creek area so the City of Fort St. John and the BC Wildfire Service can conduct assessments.
Firefighters’ Charity Ball raises record-breaking $180,000
The Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society’s annual Charity Ball was held on May 3rd, 2025 and raised roughly $180,000.
Free weekly pickleball sessions return to Fort St. John
Every Tuesday in May and June, the Peace Country Pickleball Association (PCPA) is holding an evening drop-in session at Fort St. John's Kin Park pickleball courts.
‘We stand in solidarity’: Métis society on 15th anniversary of local woman’s disappearance
It has been 15 years since Abigail Andrews was last seen in April 2010 in Fort St. John, and the Fort St. John Métis Society described the story as a “deeply sensitive situation.”
Fish Creek wildfire now ‘being held,’ says BCWS
The Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire is now being held as the BC Wildfire Service and Fort St. John Fire Department patrol hotspots.
Fish Creek wildfire still ‘out of control’ despite progress, reignition risk remains
The Fish Creek wildfire has seen a decrease in activity as of May 3rd but is at risk from high winds and temperatures.
Smoke warning issued as firefighting continues north of Fort St. John
The BC Wildfire Service said people in Fort St. John should expect to see more smoke produced by the Fish Creek wildfire this evening, as dry conditions may cause unburnt fuel pockets to ignite.
City of Fort St. John to investigate cause of Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire
The City of Fort St. John said it is investigating the cause of the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire, which started burning on May 1st.
Registration underway for Energetic Amazing Race 2025
Registration is underway for Fort St. John's Energetic Amazing Race on Saturday, May 31st.
PRRD considers amending waste management plan on evaluation of future landfill sites
The Peace River Regional District will consider an amendment to its Regional Solid Waste Management Plan to evaluate new landfill sites.
