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.
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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.
Sexual assault case against local teacher dropped
Jerad Neufeld — a teacher at Upper Pine Elementary and Junior Secondary School — was accused of sexual assault in June 2022, but the case has now been dismissed.
‘They mean something’: Huskies don pink jerseys for annual ‘Stick it to Cancer’ game
The Fort St. John Huskies' 'Stick it to Cancer' annual game promoting cancer awareness took place on October 11th versus the Beaverlodge Blades.
Huskies ride three-game winning streak in weekend contests sweep
The Fort St. John Huskies now lead the NWJHL's east/west division by two points in the early days of the 2025-26 season, after wins against the Sexsmith Vipers and Beaverlodge Blades.
BC Transit riders urged to update details amid new contactless rollout
During the Umo system updates, credit card information currently saved in BC Transit riders' accounts will be deleted and will have to be re-entered.
New measles case confirmed in northeast as multiple exposure incidents identified
Outside of the one new case in the northeast, the only other new case was identified by Fraser Health in the Fraser East region.
Justin Sewell handed prison time after sentencing appeal
Justin Sewell, who pleaded guilty to sexual assault, unlawfully recording intimate images and voyeurism in 2022, is now set to spend 33 months less a day in prison.
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.
Sexual assault case against local teacher dropped
Jerad Neufeld — a teacher at Upper Pine Elementary and Junior Secondary School — was accused of sexual assault in June 2022, but the case has now been dismissed.
‘They mean something’: Huskies don pink jerseys for annual ‘Stick it to Cancer’ game
The Fort St. John Huskies' 'Stick it to Cancer' annual game promoting cancer awareness took place on October 11th versus the Beaverlodge Blades.
Huskies ride three-game winning streak in weekend contests sweep
The Fort St. John Huskies now lead the NWJHL's east/west division by two points in the early days of the 2025-26 season, after wins against the Sexsmith Vipers and Beaverlodge Blades.
BC Transit riders urged to update details amid new contactless rollout
During the Umo system updates, credit card information currently saved in BC Transit riders' accounts will be deleted and will have to be re-entered.
New measles case confirmed in northeast as multiple exposure incidents identified
Outside of the one new case in the northeast, the only other new case was identified by Fraser Health in the Fraser East region.
Justin Sewell handed prison time after sentencing appeal
Justin Sewell, who pleaded guilty to sexual assault, unlawfully recording intimate images and voyeurism in 2022, is now set to spend 33 months less a day in prison.
