Fort St. John International Air Show to return in 2025 following hiatus
After a two-year hiatus, the Fort St. John International Air Show is set to return in 2025 to the North Peace Regional Airport on August 2nd and 3rd.
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Bid to reallocate half of BC Hydro Site C grant-in-lieu of taxes funding rejected
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) unsuccessfully discussed reallocating grant-in-lieu of taxes money from BC Hydro for Site C.
Reports of motel robbery deemed ‘unfounded’ following RCMP investigation
RCMP officers in Fort St. John say reports of a robbery at Motel 6 in Fort St. John have proven unfounded.
Fort St. John Seniors Hall receives $40k grant for roof repairs
The Fort St. John Seniors Hall has received more than $40,000 from the North Peace Community Foundation for rooftop repairs.
Inspection prompts $172,000 investment into new speed skating mats at Pomeroy Sport Centre
City council has approved the investment into speed skating mats at the Pomeroy Sport Centre to keep the facility at a world-class level.
No new measles cases reported in Northern Health
Northern Health is reporting no new measles cases and only one active case as of the latest provincial update on July 17th.
Man charged after reports of gun flashed at member of public in Fort St. John
A man has been arrested and charged after officers received a report of a Fort St. John resident having a gun flashed at them on July 17th.
Councillor works with ‘good core group’ as he steps into first vice president role for municipality advocacy organization
Fort St. John councillor Tony Zabinsky stepped into his leadership role with the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) after three years of working with the organization.
Wanted man found and charged with sexual assault
43-year-old Ralph Junior Achla has been charged with sexual assault and other crimes.
Retirement celebration to be held for ‘inspiring’ decorated local pharmacist
Local pharmacist Mike Ortynsky, who served in the Peace region for four decades, will be honoured with a public retirement event on July 27th.
(UPDATE) May fundraisers for MS Canada collect nearly $22,000
May 2025 was a successful fundraising period for the Peace region branch of MS Canada, with nearly $22,000 collected for the cause.
Eco-consultants awarded $800,000 to support aquatic biodiversity project
Hatfield Consultants, a British Columbia eco-consultancy firm with an office in Fort St. John, has received $800,000 to map eelgrass around the province.
Obituary – Jean Irene Stewart (nee Ollenberger)
Jean Irene Stewart's family will be hosting a celebration of her life on August 31st, 2025 at the Rolla Community Hall.
Blizzard Bicycle Club members impress at Dawson Creek Triathlon
Jay and Valerie Weber, both mainstays of the Fort St. John Blizzard Bicycle Club, took part in the Dawson Creek Triathlon on July 13th.
Trial scheduling hearings set for group arrested after stolen truck report
Four people arrested in Fort St. John early in the year - Barbara Reno, Jakob Sherwood, Gavin Davis and Jack Capot Blanc - have hearings set for July 24th to determine their trial dates.
(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed – Ribfest edition: A tale of beef briskets and fried Oreos
Ribfest took place from July 11th to 13th in Fort St. John at Centennial Park, offering ribs, sausages, beef brisket and more.
Arraignment date set for man charged after Fort St. John shooting
A man charged with breaking and entering and unlawful use and storage of a firearm, Kelly Shular, has an arraignment hearing set for July 28th.
Site C’s fifth generating unit now operational
The fifth generating unit at the Site C hydroelectric dam is officially up and running.
Trees to be planted in joint First Nation and BC Energy Regulator restoration project to restore caribou habitat
A project between Blueberry River First Nations and the BC Energy Regulator will see six different tree species planted.
Young cyclist cousins take wins at Granfondo Okanagan
Cousins Callum Horst and Romeo Bowie raced to victory during the Granfondo cycling road race on July 12th and 13th in Penticton.
Bid to reallocate half of BC Hydro Site C grant-in-lieu of taxes funding rejected
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) unsuccessfully discussed reallocating grant-in-lieu of taxes money from BC Hydro for Site C.
Reports of motel robbery deemed ‘unfounded’ following RCMP investigation
RCMP officers in Fort St. John say reports of a robbery at Motel 6 in Fort St. John have proven unfounded.
Fort St. John Seniors Hall receives $40k grant for roof repairs
The Fort St. John Seniors Hall has received more than $40,000 from the North Peace Community Foundation for rooftop repairs.
Inspection prompts $172,000 investment into new speed skating mats at Pomeroy Sport Centre
City council has approved the investment into speed skating mats at the Pomeroy Sport Centre to keep the facility at a world-class level.
No new measles cases reported in Northern Health
Northern Health is reporting no new measles cases and only one active case as of the latest provincial update on July 17th.
Man charged after reports of gun flashed at member of public in Fort St. John
A man has been arrested and charged after officers received a report of a Fort St. John resident having a gun flashed at them on July 17th.
Councillor works with ‘good core group’ as he steps into first vice president role for municipality advocacy organization
Fort St. John councillor Tony Zabinsky stepped into his leadership role with the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) after three years of working with the organization.
Wanted man found and charged with sexual assault
43-year-old Ralph Junior Achla has been charged with sexual assault and other crimes.
Retirement celebration to be held for ‘inspiring’ decorated local pharmacist
Local pharmacist Mike Ortynsky, who served in the Peace region for four decades, will be honoured with a public retirement event on July 27th.
(UPDATE) May fundraisers for MS Canada collect nearly $22,000
May 2025 was a successful fundraising period for the Peace region branch of MS Canada, with nearly $22,000 collected for the cause.
Eco-consultants awarded $800,000 to support aquatic biodiversity project
Hatfield Consultants, a British Columbia eco-consultancy firm with an office in Fort St. John, has received $800,000 to map eelgrass around the province.
Obituary – Jean Irene Stewart (nee Ollenberger)
Jean Irene Stewart's family will be hosting a celebration of her life on August 31st, 2025 at the Rolla Community Hall.
Blizzard Bicycle Club members impress at Dawson Creek Triathlon
Jay and Valerie Weber, both mainstays of the Fort St. John Blizzard Bicycle Club, took part in the Dawson Creek Triathlon on July 13th.
Trial scheduling hearings set for group arrested after stolen truck report
Four people arrested in Fort St. John early in the year - Barbara Reno, Jakob Sherwood, Gavin Davis and Jack Capot Blanc - have hearings set for July 24th to determine their trial dates.
(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed – Ribfest edition: A tale of beef briskets and fried Oreos
Ribfest took place from July 11th to 13th in Fort St. John at Centennial Park, offering ribs, sausages, beef brisket and more.
Arraignment date set for man charged after Fort St. John shooting
A man charged with breaking and entering and unlawful use and storage of a firearm, Kelly Shular, has an arraignment hearing set for July 28th.
Site C’s fifth generating unit now operational
The fifth generating unit at the Site C hydroelectric dam is officially up and running.
Trees to be planted in joint First Nation and BC Energy Regulator restoration project to restore caribou habitat
A project between Blueberry River First Nations and the BC Energy Regulator will see six different tree species planted.
Young cyclist cousins take wins at Granfondo Okanagan
Cousins Callum Horst and Romeo Bowie raced to victory during the Granfondo cycling road race on July 12th and 13th in Penticton.
