Doig River Rodeo set for August long weekend
The Doig River Rodeo, which organizers say has existed in some form for 60 years, will start on August 1st in 2025.
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Backyard chicken bylaw back on agenda for Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John council has begun researching a bylaw to allow residents within city limits to own and keep backyard chickens.
Indigenous explainers: How smokehouse meat helped protect winter food supplies
The traditional preparation of dry meat in North American communities of Indigenous people stretches back generations.
Heat warning issued for Peace region, Fort Nelson area
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Peace region and the Fort Nelson area from Wednesday, July 30th until Friday, August 1st.
Small fire near Fort St. John ‘being held’ by BC Wildfire Service
The fire was discovered on Tuesday, July 29th west of the Beatton River near Fort St. John.
Huskies sign Edmonton-based forward for upcoming season
The Fort St. John Huskies have announced the signing of Edmonton-native forward Kooper Volk for the 2025-26 season.
Fort St. John Literacy Society invites community to nature-inspired wellness event
The Fort St. John Literacy Society is holding its 'Nature to Nurture' event on August 6th at the Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club in Beatton Provincial Park.
Weeks of single-lane alternating traffic coming to Cecil Lake Road
Work on Cecil Lake Road meant to begin this week has been postponed by Dawson Road Maintenance until August 5th.
People evacuated from 100th Avenue building amid gas smell
The Fort St. John Fire Department investigated an office building on 100th Avenue following reports of a gas smell.
Shelter bans lifted for occupants of tent encampment before it was removed, city says
The City of Fort St. John's communications manager said members of the removed tent community had been banned from the Salvation Army's Northern Centre of Hope years ago.
One new measles case confirmed by Northern Health
The number of measles cases in the Northern Health region has increased again, this time by one patient.
Local pharmacist honoured as he retires after 40 years serving community
Local Pharmacist Mike Ortynsky was honoured for his four-decade career in the Peace region with a retirement party on July 27th.
Pre-trial conferences scheduled for group arrested in winter RCMP operation
A group of four people arrested in Fort St. John in February now have pre-trial conferences scheduled.
New hearing dates set for trio charged with manslaughter in Fort St. John
Three people facing manslaughter charges have new upcoming court dates after a person died in June on 99th Avenue.
Two Peace region players to represent Canada at World Junior Hockey Showcase
Peace region natives Evan Gardner and Cayden Lindstrom have been chosen to represent Canada at the World Junior Summer Showcase in Minnesota from July 27th to August 2nd.
RCMP report shows increases in theft from cars and shoplifting in June
The Fort St. John RCMP department has released its June policing report, which shows an increase in theft from vehicles and shoplifting.
(UPDATE) Tent encampment in downtown Fort St. John removed
An encampment of tents was removed in downtown Fort St. John on the afternoon of July 25th.
Northern Health warns of extended wait times at Fort St. John Hospital
People attending the emergency department at Fort St. John Hospital are being warned to expect long wait times.
Pembina enters new toll and revenue-sharing agreement for Alliance Pipeline
Pembina Pipeline has entered a new agreement for revenue sharing with shipping companies taking advantage of the Alliance Pipeline that carries natural gas from the Peace region all the way to Chicago.
‘I have been hacked’: Fort St. John councillor warns of Facebook profile using his name
Fort St. John councillor Tony Zabinsky warned residents not to accept friend requests from an account he believes is attempting to impersonate him.
Backyard chicken bylaw back on agenda for Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John council has begun researching a bylaw to allow residents within city limits to own and keep backyard chickens.
Indigenous explainers: How smokehouse meat helped protect winter food supplies
The traditional preparation of dry meat in North American communities of Indigenous people stretches back generations.
Heat warning issued for Peace region, Fort Nelson area
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Peace region and the Fort Nelson area from Wednesday, July 30th until Friday, August 1st.
Small fire near Fort St. John ‘being held’ by BC Wildfire Service
The fire was discovered on Tuesday, July 29th west of the Beatton River near Fort St. John.
Huskies sign Edmonton-based forward for upcoming season
The Fort St. John Huskies have announced the signing of Edmonton-native forward Kooper Volk for the 2025-26 season.
Fort St. John Literacy Society invites community to nature-inspired wellness event
The Fort St. John Literacy Society is holding its 'Nature to Nurture' event on August 6th at the Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club in Beatton Provincial Park.
Weeks of single-lane alternating traffic coming to Cecil Lake Road
Work on Cecil Lake Road meant to begin this week has been postponed by Dawson Road Maintenance until August 5th.
People evacuated from 100th Avenue building amid gas smell
The Fort St. John Fire Department investigated an office building on 100th Avenue following reports of a gas smell.
Shelter bans lifted for occupants of tent encampment before it was removed, city says
The City of Fort St. John's communications manager said members of the removed tent community had been banned from the Salvation Army's Northern Centre of Hope years ago.
One new measles case confirmed by Northern Health
The number of measles cases in the Northern Health region has increased again, this time by one patient.
Local pharmacist honoured as he retires after 40 years serving community
Local Pharmacist Mike Ortynsky was honoured for his four-decade career in the Peace region with a retirement party on July 27th.
Pre-trial conferences scheduled for group arrested in winter RCMP operation
A group of four people arrested in Fort St. John in February now have pre-trial conferences scheduled.
New hearing dates set for trio charged with manslaughter in Fort St. John
Three people facing manslaughter charges have new upcoming court dates after a person died in June on 99th Avenue.
Two Peace region players to represent Canada at World Junior Hockey Showcase
Peace region natives Evan Gardner and Cayden Lindstrom have been chosen to represent Canada at the World Junior Summer Showcase in Minnesota from July 27th to August 2nd.
RCMP report shows increases in theft from cars and shoplifting in June
The Fort St. John RCMP department has released its June policing report, which shows an increase in theft from vehicles and shoplifting.
(UPDATE) Tent encampment in downtown Fort St. John removed
An encampment of tents was removed in downtown Fort St. John on the afternoon of July 25th.
Northern Health warns of extended wait times at Fort St. John Hospital
People attending the emergency department at Fort St. John Hospital are being warned to expect long wait times.
Pembina enters new toll and revenue-sharing agreement for Alliance Pipeline
Pembina Pipeline has entered a new agreement for revenue sharing with shipping companies taking advantage of the Alliance Pipeline that carries natural gas from the Peace region all the way to Chicago.
‘I have been hacked’: Fort St. John councillor warns of Facebook profile using his name
Fort St. John councillor Tony Zabinsky warned residents not to accept friend requests from an account he believes is attempting to impersonate him.
