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Snowfall warning issued for Highway 97 and Pine Pass

Environment Canada has issued a 'yellow' snowfall warning for Highway 97 and the Pine Pass, which might receive up to 15cm of snow overnight from March 26th to 27th.

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Thieves target Fort St. John pizza restaurant for fourth time, leave with cash and vacuum

Thieves reportedly stole the cash register and a vacuum from Fort St. John's Olio’s Pizzeria on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.

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SONS criticizes ‘devastating’ delays to Peace Villa expansion

Save Our Local Seniors (SONS) is speaking out alongside the City of Fort St. John about delays to the Peace Villa long-term care home expansion project by the B.C. provincial government.

(UPDATE) PRRD to consider $3M+ report for Blackfoot Regional Park upgrades

The Peace River Regional District has received a report for $3.37 million in upgrades to the Blackfoot Regional Park in Clayhurst.

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Winners of awards for Indigenous sport excellence named

The winners of the 2025 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport include softball player Brooklynn Munch and hockey player Riley Solbrekken.

Society reimagines Site C camp conversion after initial idea deemed ‘too complex and costly’

The North Wind Wellness Centre society is looking for support from the Peace River Regional District for its new proposal for converting the BC Hydro Site C workers' camp.

Fort St. John RCMP apprehend wanted man

Jared McColm, 30, who had been wanted since March 13th in Fort St. John, has now been arrested.

Dawson Creek to champion mental healthcare access in NCLGA resolution

Dawson Creek is choosing to champion mental healthcare access in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association's 2026 annual general meeting.

Annual high school all-star basketball games to feature local talent

Players from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Chetwynd's schools will be on display at the Northwestern Polytechnic Basketball All-Star Games in Grande Prairie on March 26th and 27th.

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PRRD to talk wind energy at local government convention

The Peace River Regional District is raising concerns about wind energy projects in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention in May 2026.

$6.87M in roadworks projects approved for downtown Fort St. John

The City of Fort St. John has finalized two construction projects totalling $6.87 million for downtown road maintenance and rebuilding.

Sport centre’s track, play structure and more to close for maintenance and events

Some amenities at Fort St. John's Pomeroy Sport Centre will be unavailable over the next few weeks starting on March 26th.

Fort St. John Arts Council’s annual auction raises $30K for new ‘hub’

Fort St. John Arts Council's 40th annual Art Auction, held on March 7th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre, raised $30K for its "art hub."

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Fort St. John clinic hires two new doctors with capacity for 3,000 new patients

The Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic is accepting up to 3,000 new patients after recruiting two new physicians.

Fort St. John business talks women’s confidence and comfort in denim

The owner of Fort St. John's Scoop and Laine Collective, Bailey Ryder, says many women mistakenly think they can't wear denim.

College unveils new Fort St. John healthcare lab

Northern Lights College unveiled a new health lab at its Fort St. John campus on March 17th.

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Firefighters hope to set new fundraising record at 2026 annual charity ball

The Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society will be hosting its annual charity ball on May 2nd, 2026.

Jocelyn Eisert is June's Co-op Community Champion in 2025. (Jocelyn Eisert)
Local Métis organization to host Indigenous awareness event

The Peace Region Métis Community Association's awareness event on May 5th will introduce new Canadians to the history of Indigenous peoples.

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Fort St. John artist wins big at Country Music Alberta Awards

Fort St. John artist Kyle McKearney won 'best male artist of the year' at the 2026 Country Music Alberta Awards.

Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects

Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.

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