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Centennial Park parkour structures closed for maintenance

The City of Fort St. John has closed off parkour structures in Centennial Park for summer maintenance on August 7th and 8th.

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Severe thunderstorm watch issued by Environment Canada

More storms could hit the Peace region soon, according to Environment Canada.

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Northern Health measles numbers remain steady as more cases crop up around B.C.

Three new measles cases have been identified in B.C., but none of them are within the Northern Health region.

Mathews Park bathroom reopened after donations from Fort St. John company

The bathroom at Mathews Park in Fort St. John, which was damaged by a fire on July 27th, has been reopened thanks to donations from Northern Legendary Construction.

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Court Report: July 28th to August 1st

Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between July 28th and August 1st.

Peace region farmers ‘optimistic’ for 2025 yield despite early drought concerns, says association president

Farmers in the Peace region are feeling positive about the rest of the growing season in 2025, according to Malcolm Odermatt, president of the BC Grain Producers Association.

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Possible Air Canada strike wouldn’t impact North Peace Regional Airport flights

Air Canada flight attendants could go on strike later this month, but it wouldn't affect flights out of the North Peace Regional Airport in Fort St. John.

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Pre-trial conferences rescheduled for four arrested in February

Pre-trial conferences for four people arrested in Fort St. John in February after an RCMP operation to recover a truck have been rescheduled for August 27th.

Breweries’ guild launches campaign to ‘demand fairer tax system’

Breweries from the BC Craft Brewers Guild launched the 'Protect B.C. Craft Beer' campaign in late July.

Peace Country Pickleball Association unveils plans for National Pickleball Day 2025

The City of Fort St. John and Peace Country Pickleball Association are handling festivities for National Pickleball Day on August 9th, 2025.

Left to right: Griffin Dechaine, Dave Browett and Ron Peracuelles. (Max Bowder, Energeticcity.ca)
100 days since the 2025 federal election, Fort St. John talks Mark Carney’s leadership so far

As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reaches 100 days since the federal election, Energeticcity.ca took to the streets of Fort St. John to gather people's opinions on his leadership. 

Hiker in his 70s lost for four days on Great Divide Trail rescued with help from NPSAR

North Peace Search and Rescue (NPSAR) supported a recent multi-agency effort to locate a lost hiker - a man in his 70s - on the Great Divide Trail.

Doig River among investors in First Nations Bank of Canada’s $9m equity raise

Doig River First Nation and its economic arm were among the investors of a $9m equity raise in First Nations Bank of Canada.

Kids invited to week of excitement, learning and fun at golf camp

The Happy Putters golfing camp takes place from August 18th to 22nd for kids aged six to 12 at Farmington Fairways.

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Measles cases soar in northeast B.C. after long weekend

The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported 21 new measles cases today, with 19 originating in the Northern Health region.

Enbridge goes ahead with $300m expansion of gas storage facility near Fort St. John

Enbridge has announced a $300 million expansion of the Aitken Creek natural gas storage facility, near Fort St. John.

New classrooms under construction at Fort St. John school

Construction is underway on 200 new seats in eight new classrooms at Fort St. John's Dr. Kearney Middle School.

TV host and chef Art Napoleon to showcase skills at cooking event

Art Napoleon, host of APTN cooking series Moosemeat and Marmalade, will host a cooking demonstration and workshop on August 14th at the Dunne-Za Lodge on the territory of West Moberly First Nations.

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(UPDATE) Thunderstorm watch over in northeast B.C.

The thunderstorm watch from Environment Canada ended in northeast B.C. on Sunday, August 3rd.

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Fort Nelson Hospital ER services unavailable Sunday

Fort Nelson General Hospital's ER is shut down on August 3rd due to "staffing challenges," according to a Facebook post by Northern Health.

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