City council considers action against builder repeatedly flouting bylaws
The Fort St. John City council is considering options for a builder who continues to violate bylaws restricting the construction of secondary suites on properties.
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Fort St. John RCMP officers thank residents for diligent reporting to police
Officers are thanking the people of Fort St. John and encouraging them to continue reporting anything suspicious or unusual they see.
Video This Week in the Peace – Snow and Ice Control Policy & Fire Prevention Week
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, learn more about the Snow and Ice Control Policy and Fire Prevention Week
Prophet River First Nation collects input on future Fort St. John urban reserve
Prophet River First Nation held community engagement events for PRFN members, Elders and the general public in Fort St. John on October 14th and 15th.
Peace Gallery North recruiting for 2025 Christmas market
Peace Gallery North handles set up, advertising and selling the material. All participants need to do is drop off their items and fill out some paperwork.
Health officials link salmonella cases to dog food brand as B.C. cases rise
Samples of salmonella have been found in Puppy Love and Puppy World products, according to a new report from the PHAC.
One new measles case confirmed in northeast B.C.
As of October 16th, the total number of confirmed measlses cases in B.C. is now at 295. The northeast makes up nearly 71 per cent of those cases.
Fort Nelson’s Scotiabank branch to close, services moving to FSJ
Scotiabank says all clients affected by the Fort Nelson closure will be notified, and it intends to work with them to “ensure a smooth transition.”
Huskies goaltender rides hot starts to NWJHL’s top star of the week
Huskies goaltender Evan Baker was named the Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League's first star of the week for the games on October 8th, 10th and 11th, during which he earned his first shutout of the season.
Parents to host adults-only trivia night to support student Quebec trip
The Booze Clues Trivia Night will be held at the Lido Theatre on November 15th. Funds will go towards a Quebec trip for Ecole Central students.
Three Fort St. John firefighters recognized for decades of service
Deputy Chief Dan Simpson, Captain Marco D’Agostino and Lieutenant Alyn Stobbe received Long Service Awards during the regular council meeting on Tuesday, October 14th.
Fort St. John restaurant launches coat drive for Women’s Resource Society
The drive allows diners at Browns Socialhouse to bring new or gently used winter jackets for the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society.
‘Inspiration, knowledge, new skills’: Hundreds gather for return of women’s leadership conference to Fort St. John
The 2025 edition of the Spark Women’s Leadership Conference took place in Fort St. John on October 8th and 9th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.
No end scheduled for postal service strike in Fort St. John, union rep says
Postal workers in the Peace region, including in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, are among the first to participate in strikes amid the ongoing struggle between the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canada Post.
Acclaimed author tells of ‘terrifying’ roadside incident in Fort St. John
Helen Knott, author of Becoming a Matriarch, called her experience in Fort St. John “terrifying” and said a memorandum would help in finding ways to meaningfully hold people responsible for causing violence.
Council logs $71,000+ in travel expenses in 2025 so far
The City of Fort St. John council has approved its latest travel expense report for 2025, spending nearly all of its $82,500 fund in the first three quarters of the 2025.
Boo! Ball-o-ween Softball Tournament to be played in Taylor
Costumes for the inaugural Ball-o-ween Softball Tournament in Taylor on October 18th and 19th are encouraged.
City of Fort St. John pinpoints proposed location of new pool
The proposed pool location sits across from the Naache Commons development and Margaret “Ma” Murray Community School.
RCMP report crime increases for vehicle theft in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John RCMP have reported increases in vehicle theft valued at both under and over $5,000 throughout the month of August 2025.
On-street snowfall parking bans to come into force in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John city council has approved its new Snow and Ice Control Policy, including parking bans during the winter on 100th Street and 100th Avenue overnight and in residential areas during the day.
Fort St. John RCMP officers thank residents for diligent reporting to police
Officers are thanking the people of Fort St. John and encouraging them to continue reporting anything suspicious or unusual they see.
Video This Week in the Peace – Snow and Ice Control Policy & Fire Prevention Week
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, learn more about the Snow and Ice Control Policy and Fire Prevention Week
Prophet River First Nation collects input on future Fort St. John urban reserve
Prophet River First Nation held community engagement events for PRFN members, Elders and the general public in Fort St. John on October 14th and 15th.
Peace Gallery North recruiting for 2025 Christmas market
Peace Gallery North handles set up, advertising and selling the material. All participants need to do is drop off their items and fill out some paperwork.
Health officials link salmonella cases to dog food brand as B.C. cases rise
Samples of salmonella have been found in Puppy Love and Puppy World products, according to a new report from the PHAC.
One new measles case confirmed in northeast B.C.
As of October 16th, the total number of confirmed measlses cases in B.C. is now at 295. The northeast makes up nearly 71 per cent of those cases.
Fort Nelson’s Scotiabank branch to close, services moving to FSJ
Scotiabank says all clients affected by the Fort Nelson closure will be notified, and it intends to work with them to “ensure a smooth transition.”
Huskies goaltender rides hot starts to NWJHL’s top star of the week
Huskies goaltender Evan Baker was named the Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League's first star of the week for the games on October 8th, 10th and 11th, during which he earned his first shutout of the season.
Parents to host adults-only trivia night to support student Quebec trip
The Booze Clues Trivia Night will be held at the Lido Theatre on November 15th. Funds will go towards a Quebec trip for Ecole Central students.
Three Fort St. John firefighters recognized for decades of service
Deputy Chief Dan Simpson, Captain Marco D’Agostino and Lieutenant Alyn Stobbe received Long Service Awards during the regular council meeting on Tuesday, October 14th.
Fort St. John restaurant launches coat drive for Women’s Resource Society
The drive allows diners at Browns Socialhouse to bring new or gently used winter jackets for the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society.
‘Inspiration, knowledge, new skills’: Hundreds gather for return of women’s leadership conference to Fort St. John
The 2025 edition of the Spark Women’s Leadership Conference took place in Fort St. John on October 8th and 9th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.
No end scheduled for postal service strike in Fort St. John, union rep says
Postal workers in the Peace region, including in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, are among the first to participate in strikes amid the ongoing struggle between the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canada Post.
Acclaimed author tells of ‘terrifying’ roadside incident in Fort St. John
Helen Knott, author of Becoming a Matriarch, called her experience in Fort St. John “terrifying” and said a memorandum would help in finding ways to meaningfully hold people responsible for causing violence.
Council logs $71,000+ in travel expenses in 2025 so far
The City of Fort St. John council has approved its latest travel expense report for 2025, spending nearly all of its $82,500 fund in the first three quarters of the 2025.
Boo! Ball-o-ween Softball Tournament to be played in Taylor
Costumes for the inaugural Ball-o-ween Softball Tournament in Taylor on October 18th and 19th are encouraged.
City of Fort St. John pinpoints proposed location of new pool
The proposed pool location sits across from the Naache Commons development and Margaret “Ma” Murray Community School.
RCMP report crime increases for vehicle theft in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John RCMP have reported increases in vehicle theft valued at both under and over $5,000 throughout the month of August 2025.
On-street snowfall parking bans to come into force in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John city council has approved its new Snow and Ice Control Policy, including parking bans during the winter on 100th Street and 100th Avenue overnight and in residential areas during the day.
