BC Hydro reports declining employee numbers at Site C in June
Site C’s workforce has resumed declining in numbers in June 2025 as the project nears completion.
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‘Big, bold vision’: Society seeks support for Site C camp conversion
The North Wind Wellness Centre society is seeking support from all levels of government to convert the Site C workers camp into a treatment facility.
The Road Warrior: Blizzard Bicycle Club rider cites dedication, commitment in achieving racing success
Nigel Wray first took up cycling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Three years later, he's a mainstay at Blizzard Bicycle Club.
Province opens fourth funding opportunity for First Nations and non-profits
The fourth opportunity for First Nations and non-profit organizations to apply for Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) grants is now open.
88mm of rain falls near Fort Nelson in 24 hours, Environment Canada reports
Nearly 90 millimetres of rainfall was reported in parts of the Northern Rockies region on July 24th.
Fort St. John barbershops owner offers $5k reward for information after fire and vandalism
A business owner is offering a $5,000 reward after his Golden Hands Barbershop went up in flames and The Barbershop was vandalized in the early hours on July 12th.
PRRD restores debit machine services at landfills and transfer stations
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) residents no longer need to bring cash with them when disposing of waste.
Young musician brought on stage to perform with idol Wynonna Judd at Energetic County Fair
Misty Watson, a 15-year-old aspiring musician, got to perform with Wynonna Judd during the Energetic County Fair 2025 on July 18th.
Debit machines at PRRD landfills now offline
Residents are being warned to bring cash with them to any landfills operated by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) they plan to visit today.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Peace region, Fort Nelson
Environment Canada has issued another severe thunderstorm watch for the Peace region and Fort Nelson area.
Outage planned at Boundary Lake Water Station 10 days after re-opening
The PRRD said the Boundary Lake Water Station will be temporarily closed on July 28th, 10 days after it reopened from an extended closure.
‘I’m getting very much homesick’: Florist puts business up for sale to spend more time with family
Tammy Hordy, owner of The Flower Hut, is looking to sell the business to spend more time with family.
Peace region and Liard are the ‘engine’ of B.C., says forestry minister
Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s minister of forests, considers the Peace region and the northeast “the engine” of the province and its economy.
(UPDATE) BC Conservative leadership vote heading to Fort St. John
The Conservative Party of BC will begin collecting ballots from Peace River North residents on August 9th for the leadership vote.
Blueberry River First Nations Cultural Camp welcomes guests for 2025
The Blueberry River First Nations 2025 Cultural Camp highlights different aspects of Indigenous culture, including workshops around drum making, beading and dreamcatcher, lampshade and ribbon skirt making.
Construction company fined $2,500 after inspection of Fort St. John work site
A construction company, Lukas Custom Framing, has been fined by WorksafeBC for a number of reported violations at a Fort St. John work site.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Peace region
Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm warning for the Peace region on July 23rd, with strong winds, large hail and heavy rain expected.
North Peace Minor Baseball team take ‘A’ U-15 provincial title
The North Peace Minor Baseball's Black Sox took the U-15 Tier One Class ‘A’ provincial baseball championship in Mannville, Alberta at the tournament from July 18th to 20th.
Northeast highway twinning rejected by B.C. government
The B.C. provincial government has told the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) it is not considering twinning the highways between Fort St. John and Grande Prairie.
Fort St. John charity to celebrate 65th anniversary with public event
The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is hosting its 65th anniversary at Centennial Park on July 25th.
‘Big, bold vision’: Society seeks support for Site C camp conversion
The North Wind Wellness Centre society is seeking support from all levels of government to convert the Site C workers camp into a treatment facility.
The Road Warrior: Blizzard Bicycle Club rider cites dedication, commitment in achieving racing success
Nigel Wray first took up cycling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Three years later, he's a mainstay at Blizzard Bicycle Club.
Province opens fourth funding opportunity for First Nations and non-profits
The fourth opportunity for First Nations and non-profit organizations to apply for Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) grants is now open.
88mm of rain falls near Fort Nelson in 24 hours, Environment Canada reports
Nearly 90 millimetres of rainfall was reported in parts of the Northern Rockies region on July 24th.
Fort St. John barbershops owner offers $5k reward for information after fire and vandalism
A business owner is offering a $5,000 reward after his Golden Hands Barbershop went up in flames and The Barbershop was vandalized in the early hours on July 12th.
PRRD restores debit machine services at landfills and transfer stations
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) residents no longer need to bring cash with them when disposing of waste.
Young musician brought on stage to perform with idol Wynonna Judd at Energetic County Fair
Misty Watson, a 15-year-old aspiring musician, got to perform with Wynonna Judd during the Energetic County Fair 2025 on July 18th.
Debit machines at PRRD landfills now offline
Residents are being warned to bring cash with them to any landfills operated by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) they plan to visit today.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Peace region, Fort Nelson
Environment Canada has issued another severe thunderstorm watch for the Peace region and Fort Nelson area.
Outage planned at Boundary Lake Water Station 10 days after re-opening
The PRRD said the Boundary Lake Water Station will be temporarily closed on July 28th, 10 days after it reopened from an extended closure.
‘I’m getting very much homesick’: Florist puts business up for sale to spend more time with family
Tammy Hordy, owner of The Flower Hut, is looking to sell the business to spend more time with family.
Peace region and Liard are the ‘engine’ of B.C., says forestry minister
Ravi Parmar, B.C.’s minister of forests, considers the Peace region and the northeast “the engine” of the province and its economy.
(UPDATE) BC Conservative leadership vote heading to Fort St. John
The Conservative Party of BC will begin collecting ballots from Peace River North residents on August 9th for the leadership vote.
Blueberry River First Nations Cultural Camp welcomes guests for 2025
The Blueberry River First Nations 2025 Cultural Camp highlights different aspects of Indigenous culture, including workshops around drum making, beading and dreamcatcher, lampshade and ribbon skirt making.
Construction company fined $2,500 after inspection of Fort St. John work site
A construction company, Lukas Custom Framing, has been fined by WorksafeBC for a number of reported violations at a Fort St. John work site.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Peace region
Environment Canada has issued a thunderstorm warning for the Peace region on July 23rd, with strong winds, large hail and heavy rain expected.
North Peace Minor Baseball team take ‘A’ U-15 provincial title
The North Peace Minor Baseball's Black Sox took the U-15 Tier One Class ‘A’ provincial baseball championship in Mannville, Alberta at the tournament from July 18th to 20th.
Northeast highway twinning rejected by B.C. government
The B.C. provincial government has told the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) it is not considering twinning the highways between Fort St. John and Grande Prairie.
Fort St. John charity to celebrate 65th anniversary with public event
The Fort St. John Association for Community Living is hosting its 65th anniversary at Centennial Park on July 25th.
