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Indigenous Families condemn Danger Cats’ humour at Fort St. John Vigil

Holding candles within earshot of comedy troupe “The Danger Cats,” participants in Saturday, October 12’s vigil at Treaty 8 Tribal Association in Fort St. John’s message rang loud and clear: Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is no joke.

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Advanced voter turnout strong in local ridings

Over 3,800 people voted in the first three days of advanced voting in Peace River North and 2,800 in Peace River South.

Diversion tunnels at the Site C hydroelectric dam.
Site C stabbing victim undergoes second surgery, fundraiser crosses $27,000

The daughter of a man stabbed on the job at Site C in August says doctors are projecting “a year or so of hard work” for his recovery.

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Citizens on Patrol looking to expand services 

Fort St. Johns Citizens on Patrol is looking to expand its community services with increased awareness signs and vehicle speed monitoring. 

Ex-BRFN Chief Desjarlais retains McMillian LLP to challenge ouster

Dismissed Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) Chief Judy Desjarlais announced via Facebook she has retained the services of prominent law firm McMillian LLP to challenge the decision in federal court.

Dan Davies talks government experience on This Week in the Peace

Two of the three politicians running in Peace River North during the 2024 Provincial General Election appeared on this week’s episode of This Week in the Peace to talk about their political goals. 

Jordan Kealy highlights Conservative goals on This Week in the Peace

The Conservative candidate for Peace River North joined Steve Berard on the latest episode of This Week and the Peace to talk about his politics.

Discipline and strength focus for Flyers heading into exhibition

The Fort St. John Senior Flyers open their North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) exhibition schedule on the Thanksgiving long weekend as they welcome the Dawson Creek Canucks into town.

Encampment fire in Fort St. John under investigation

An encampment fire is being cleaned up in the City of Fort St. John as investigations continue. 

North Peace Secondary School unveils Indigenous display case honoring local First Nations

School District 60 (SD60) administration, staff, and local First Nations were represented at North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) on Thursday, October 10th, as the school unveiled the North Peace Indigenous Display Case.

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All-Candidates Forum draws crowds for Peace River North riding

Residents packed the chairs of the Lido Theatre for the All-Candidates Forum on the evening of October 9th to hear from the political candidates running in the Peace River North riding.

Local rodeo star Arlee Newsham qualifies for world junior championship

Cecil Lake-based rodeo competitor Arlee Newsham is heading to Las Vegas.

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Fort St. John teacher faces sexual assault charges

A teacher at a school in Rose Prairie is on trial for multiple sexual assault charges.

Moose spotted in community forest north of Fort St. John

The City of Fort St. John issued a wildlife alert to residents after receiving reports of a moose in the Fish Creek Community Forest.

UPDATE: East-West traffic diverted in Fort St. John due to bus crash

Traffic in downtown Fort St. John is being diverted after a school bus and a car collided at approximately 8:30 a.m.

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Peace River North all-candidates forum held in Fort St. John

Residents gathered at the Lido Theatre for an all-candidates forum the night before advance voting opens across the province to hear from the politicians appearing on the ballot for Peace River North. 

Cops for Cancer Tour de North raises $145,000+ for cancer research

A week-long bicycle tour through northern BC raised nearly $150,000 for cancer research last month.

Fort St. John Wedding Show returns to Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre January 2025
Underhill’s weekend surge earns him NWJHL’s First Star

Fort St. John Huskies forward Ashton Underhill’s weekend performance has landed him the North West Junior Hockey League’s (NWJHL) first star of the week.

Indigenous author Helen Knott’s book up for Governor General’s literary award

Fort St. John-based author Helen Knott has been nominated for the Governor General’s Literary Awards presented by the Canadian Council for the Arts.

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