Pacific Northern Gas proposes rate increases in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek
Pacific Northern Gas has submitted an application to increase its rates in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek for the next three years.
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‘Raising awareness and inspiring action’: School to honour Red Dress Day
Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Community School in Fort St. John has organized a walk for students for Red Dress Day, which marks Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit individuals (MMIWG2S) on Monday, May 5th.
Two of five suspects in February arrests return to court in early May
Two people arrested in February as part of a group of five - Jakob Sherwood and Barbara Reno - have their next court hearings on May 5th.
Experienced rider takes Blizzard Bicycle Club’s Spring Road Race
Blizzard Bicycle Club's six stage annual Spring Road Race wrapped up on April 27th.
Roofing, heating and more: SD 60 receives $1.2 million for school upgrades
School District 60 will upgrade Fort St. John schools - including Duncan Cran, Upper Halfway and Robert Ogilvie - with $1.2 million in funding from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
‘The support has been absolutely amazing’: Thousands donated to North Peace Minor Baseball league after shed fire
The North Peace Minor Baseball league has received generous donations from Fort St. John after the April 27th shed fire.
Site C employment decline continues through March
Employment at the Site C hydroelectric dam project continues to decline as the project nears completion.
(UPDATE) Bob Zimmer wins Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding
Incumbent Conservative Bob Zimmer has secured re-election in the Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding during the 2025 Canadian federal election.
2025 Fort St. John Smile Cookie campaign launches following thousands of pre-orders
On the first day of the 2025 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign, April 28th, more than 6,000 cookies have already sold in Fort St. John for the hospital foundation.
Local figures express grief and support for Canadian-Filipino community after Lapu Lapu Day tragedy
A number of Peace region figures have expressed their sorrow, support and solidarity with the Filipino community after the Lapu Lapu Day attack in Vancouver on April 26th.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: ‘Disposable’ Site C work camp highlights need to avoid megaprojects
Regular contributor Ken Boon with his reaction to the conversation around disposing of the Site C dam work camp.
Fort St. John to get new community garden, input sought from public
FSJ Community Gardens is seeking public input on a new garden leased by the City of Fort St. John.
Speed skating club wins big at community sports award ceremony
The Community Sport Hero Awards were announced on Friday, April 25th at Festival Plaza at Centennial Park in Fort St. John.
Kobes Creek, CPC Montney Lodge hospitality workers issue strike notices
Unite Here Local 40 hospitality workers at Kobes Creek Lodge and CPC Montney Lodge have issued 72-hour strike notices to their employer, Horizon North.
‘Mark of respect’: PRRD lowers flags for Day of Mourning
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has joined the rest of the province in acknowledging the National Day of Mourning on April 28th.
North Peace Minor Baseball loses equipment in blaze one day before season starts
North Peace Minor Baseball has posted on Facebook to report its equipment shed has burned down.
FireSmart campaign events aim to bolster community wildfire resilience
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is hosting a slew of FireSmart community events - including in Fort St. John, Charlie Lake and Chetwynd - in order to strengthen wildfire resilience across the Peace region.
(UPDATE) Fifteen-hectare Halfway River wildfire now ‘under control’
BC Wildfire Service crews were fighting an Upper Halfway Road wildfire which started on April 25th.
Election day 2025 primer: Everything to know for voting day
Energeticcity.ca has created a primer for voters ahead of election day on Monday, April 28th.
BC Energy Regulator inherits 53 new orphan sites in Peace region
The BC Energy Regulator has designated 53 new orphan sites, formerly owned by Erikson National Energy, in the Peace region.
‘Raising awareness and inspiring action’: School to honour Red Dress Day
Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Community School in Fort St. John has organized a walk for students for Red Dress Day, which marks Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit individuals (MMIWG2S) on Monday, May 5th.
Two of five suspects in February arrests return to court in early May
Two people arrested in February as part of a group of five - Jakob Sherwood and Barbara Reno - have their next court hearings on May 5th.
Experienced rider takes Blizzard Bicycle Club’s Spring Road Race
Blizzard Bicycle Club's six stage annual Spring Road Race wrapped up on April 27th.
Roofing, heating and more: SD 60 receives $1.2 million for school upgrades
School District 60 will upgrade Fort St. John schools - including Duncan Cran, Upper Halfway and Robert Ogilvie - with $1.2 million in funding from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
‘The support has been absolutely amazing’: Thousands donated to North Peace Minor Baseball league after shed fire
The North Peace Minor Baseball league has received generous donations from Fort St. John after the April 27th shed fire.
Site C employment decline continues through March
Employment at the Site C hydroelectric dam project continues to decline as the project nears completion.
(UPDATE) Bob Zimmer wins Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding
Incumbent Conservative Bob Zimmer has secured re-election in the Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding during the 2025 Canadian federal election.
2025 Fort St. John Smile Cookie campaign launches following thousands of pre-orders
On the first day of the 2025 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign, April 28th, more than 6,000 cookies have already sold in Fort St. John for the hospital foundation.
Local figures express grief and support for Canadian-Filipino community after Lapu Lapu Day tragedy
A number of Peace region figures have expressed their sorrow, support and solidarity with the Filipino community after the Lapu Lapu Day attack in Vancouver on April 26th.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: ‘Disposable’ Site C work camp highlights need to avoid megaprojects
Regular contributor Ken Boon with his reaction to the conversation around disposing of the Site C dam work camp.
Fort St. John to get new community garden, input sought from public
FSJ Community Gardens is seeking public input on a new garden leased by the City of Fort St. John.
Speed skating club wins big at community sports award ceremony
The Community Sport Hero Awards were announced on Friday, April 25th at Festival Plaza at Centennial Park in Fort St. John.
Kobes Creek, CPC Montney Lodge hospitality workers issue strike notices
Unite Here Local 40 hospitality workers at Kobes Creek Lodge and CPC Montney Lodge have issued 72-hour strike notices to their employer, Horizon North.
‘Mark of respect’: PRRD lowers flags for Day of Mourning
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has joined the rest of the province in acknowledging the National Day of Mourning on April 28th.
North Peace Minor Baseball loses equipment in blaze one day before season starts
North Peace Minor Baseball has posted on Facebook to report its equipment shed has burned down.
FireSmart campaign events aim to bolster community wildfire resilience
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is hosting a slew of FireSmart community events - including in Fort St. John, Charlie Lake and Chetwynd - in order to strengthen wildfire resilience across the Peace region.
(UPDATE) Fifteen-hectare Halfway River wildfire now ‘under control’
BC Wildfire Service crews were fighting an Upper Halfway Road wildfire which started on April 25th.
Election day 2025 primer: Everything to know for voting day
Energeticcity.ca has created a primer for voters ahead of election day on Monday, April 28th.
BC Energy Regulator inherits 53 new orphan sites in Peace region
The BC Energy Regulator has designated 53 new orphan sites, formerly owned by Erikson National Energy, in the Peace region.
