Minister says ‘fiscal pressures’ led to Peace Villa expansion delay
Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma has told the City of Fort St. John council "fiscal pressures" are the reason the Peace Villa expansion has been delayed.
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FSJ Women’s Resource Society raffling a UTV to raise funds
The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society is fundraising raffle tickets for the community to win a UTV until midnight on June 18th.
B.C. government commits $50,000 to Dawson Creek for “Safe Community Situation Table”
A $50,000 grant from the provincial government aims to improve safety in Dawson Creek
ICBC warns drivers to look out for wildlife this spring
ICBC is urging drivers to be on the lookout for wildlife on B.C. roads this spring.
City of Fort St. John marks Day of Mourning for B.C. workers
The British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Area 10 Cross Component Committee and the City of Fort St. John organized the Day of Mourning on April 28th.
School District 60 holds ribbon skirt fashion show with students, highlighted by visit from Indigenous designer
School District 60 students will hold a ribbon skirt fashion show on Thursday, April 30th, highlighted with an appearance by ribbon skirt designed Alyssia Sutherland.
City of Fort St. John grants property tax exemption to North Peace Search and Rescue
The City of Fort St. John has granted North Peace Search and Rescue a five year tax exemption.
BC Government announces changes to Wildlife Act to protect wild sheep
The B.C. Government has announced changes to the Wildlife Act to protect wild sheep from disease.
(UPDATE) Court Report: April 20th to April 24th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between April 20th and April 24th, 2026.
Chili Bowl throwdown to fundraise for North Peace Potters’ Guild
The Chili Bowl Bash is the North Peace Potter's Guild's biggest fundraising event to raise funds for the organization, according to a planning committee member.
Registration opens for 2026 Clayton Askoty Memorial Softball tournament
The annual softball tournament honours Clayton Askoty, who took his own life in 2012. He was the brother of Prophet River First Nations Chief Valerie Askoty.
Cancer support circle hosting fundraiser for mothers day
The Fort. St John Cancer Support Circles Society will be hosting a fundraiser on Mother's Day weekend.
FSJ hospital reports ‘higher than usual’ patient volumes
Northern Health has issued a caution about "higher than usual patient volumes" notice for the Fort St. John Hospital.
‘Stable downward trend’ of property-related crime in FSJ
The Fort St. John RCMP has reported a nearly 15 per cent decrease in property-related crime in March compared to previous months.
Shell, ARC Resources LTD agree to billion dollar sale
Shell Canada has agreed to purchase Canadian energy company ARC Resources LTD for over $20 billion.
(UPDATE) Fort St. John veterinarian granted day parole
The Parole Board of Canada has granted day parole for a Fort St. John veterinarian but denied him full parole.
‘The Future of Forests’ community discussion coming to Fort St. John
Residents in Northeast B.C. will have the opportunity to join in on a forest-based discussion in May, hosted by researchers from SFU and UNBC.
Fort St. John Bull rider continues consistent performances at latest event
Bull rider Jake Gardner finished third at the George Paul memorial bull riding event in Texas this past weekend
Local Indigenous organizations to host Red Dress Day on May 5th
Red Dress Day is an event memorializing and honouring victims of MMIWG and takes place traditionally on May 5th.
FSJ Women’s Resource Society raffling a UTV to raise funds
The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society is fundraising raffle tickets for the community to win a UTV until midnight on June 18th.
B.C. government commits $50,000 to Dawson Creek for “Safe Community Situation Table”
A $50,000 grant from the provincial government aims to improve safety in Dawson Creek
ICBC warns drivers to look out for wildlife this spring
ICBC is urging drivers to be on the lookout for wildlife on B.C. roads this spring.
City of Fort St. John marks Day of Mourning for B.C. workers
The British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Area 10 Cross Component Committee and the City of Fort St. John organized the Day of Mourning on April 28th.
School District 60 holds ribbon skirt fashion show with students, highlighted by visit from Indigenous designer
School District 60 students will hold a ribbon skirt fashion show on Thursday, April 30th, highlighted with an appearance by ribbon skirt designed Alyssia Sutherland.
City of Fort St. John grants property tax exemption to North Peace Search and Rescue
The City of Fort St. John has granted North Peace Search and Rescue a five year tax exemption.
BC Government announces changes to Wildlife Act to protect wild sheep
The B.C. Government has announced changes to the Wildlife Act to protect wild sheep from disease.
(UPDATE) Court Report: April 20th to April 24th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between April 20th and April 24th, 2026.
Chili Bowl throwdown to fundraise for North Peace Potters’ Guild
The Chili Bowl Bash is the North Peace Potter's Guild's biggest fundraising event to raise funds for the organization, according to a planning committee member.
Registration opens for 2026 Clayton Askoty Memorial Softball tournament
The annual softball tournament honours Clayton Askoty, who took his own life in 2012. He was the brother of Prophet River First Nations Chief Valerie Askoty.
Cancer support circle hosting fundraiser for mothers day
The Fort. St John Cancer Support Circles Society will be hosting a fundraiser on Mother's Day weekend.
FSJ hospital reports ‘higher than usual’ patient volumes
Northern Health has issued a caution about "higher than usual patient volumes" notice for the Fort St. John Hospital.
‘Stable downward trend’ of property-related crime in FSJ
The Fort St. John RCMP has reported a nearly 15 per cent decrease in property-related crime in March compared to previous months.
Shell, ARC Resources LTD agree to billion dollar sale
Shell Canada has agreed to purchase Canadian energy company ARC Resources LTD for over $20 billion.
(UPDATE) Fort St. John veterinarian granted day parole
The Parole Board of Canada has granted day parole for a Fort St. John veterinarian but denied him full parole.
‘The Future of Forests’ community discussion coming to Fort St. John
Residents in Northeast B.C. will have the opportunity to join in on a forest-based discussion in May, hosted by researchers from SFU and UNBC.
Fort St. John Bull rider continues consistent performances at latest event
Bull rider Jake Gardner finished third at the George Paul memorial bull riding event in Texas this past weekend
Local Indigenous organizations to host Red Dress Day on May 5th
Red Dress Day is an event memorializing and honouring victims of MMIWG and takes place traditionally on May 5th.
