(UPDATE) Wanted 43-year-old located and arrested
Fort St. John RCMP were searching for 43-year-old Ralph Junior Achla on multiple arrest warrants.
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BCNREB reports more than 350 property sales in FSJ through 2025 so far
Fort St. John property sales are up compared to last year, according to the BC Northern Real Estate Board.
Huskies’ defenceman heads to Marian University
Huskies defenceman Connor Cozens has committed to the Marian University ACHA Division Two program, according to a Facebook post.
Over 10 per cent of property taxes still unpaid in Fort St. John
Fort St. John has reported more than 10 per cent of property taxes have yet to be paid two weeks after the deadline.
City approves more than $500k in water infrastructure upgrades
The City of Fort St. John has approved more than $500,000 in water infrastructure upgrades, including hydrants and valves.
City council continues work on final welcome sign replacement for nearly $300k
The City of Fort St. John has selected a contractor for the fourth and final welcome sign to be replaced.
Court Report: July 7th to 11th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between July 7th and 11th.
Tank farm operation approved by city council with bylaw ban reversal
The City of Fort St. John council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment to bring a tank farm into compliance for further development.
Judicial review of Blueberry River First Nations council lies in hands of federal court
A judicial review of the Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) council filed by Elders Clarence and Joe Apsassin went before a court in Vancouver last week.
Local Bluebirds production wins awards at community theatre festival
Stage North's production of Bluebirds won four awards at the Mainstage Festival in Fort St. John in 2025.
Hundreds gather to watch landing of large RCAF jet in Fort St. John as pilot takes opportunity to visit family
The C-17 Globemaster III that flew over Fort St. John on July 12th was observed by hundreds of people and piloted by a city native who got to see his family.
Halfway River First Nations’ Arbor Days to return for 2025
Arbor Days, celebrating the community of Halfway River First Nation, will take place from July 18th to 20th, 2025.
Number of measles patients treated by Northern Health continues to rise
Out of the 114 patients who have contracted measles in B.C. this year, 77 have now been reported in the Northern Health region.
(UPDATE) Justices hear appeal over Fort St. John veterinarian’s house arrest sentence for sexual assault
The BC Prosecution Service is appealing the two-year house arrest sentence of Fort St. John veterinarian Justin Sewell for sexual crimes, with a hearing in the Court of Appeal on July 14th.
Union files complaint against hospitality staff employer over work reassignment allegations
Unite Here Local 40 has filed a complaint with the BC Labour Relations Board against Horizon North, which employs hospitality workers including Kobes Creek Lodge, CPC Montney Lodge and Attachie Lodge.
NEBC Tracker forward commits to KIJHL’s Merritt Centennials
NEBC U-18 Tracker forward Tristan Simpson has decided to play for the Merritt Centennials for the 2025-26 season.
Aspiring Fort St. John teacher receives scholarship for education
A Fort St. John single parent studying at Northern Lights College to become a teacher has received a scholarship from the Beedie Luminaries Foundation.
‘We were violated’: Local barbershop destroyed by fire
The Golden Hands Barbershop was destroyed by a fire shortly after 3:30 a.m. on July 12th and the cause is being investigated by the Fort St. John RCMP.
Updated – Missing teen found
The RCMP said on July 12, 2025 the missing teen was located.
BCNREB reports more than 350 property sales in FSJ through 2025 so far
Fort St. John property sales are up compared to last year, according to the BC Northern Real Estate Board.
Huskies’ defenceman heads to Marian University
Huskies defenceman Connor Cozens has committed to the Marian University ACHA Division Two program, according to a Facebook post.
Over 10 per cent of property taxes still unpaid in Fort St. John
Fort St. John has reported more than 10 per cent of property taxes have yet to be paid two weeks after the deadline.
City approves more than $500k in water infrastructure upgrades
The City of Fort St. John has approved more than $500,000 in water infrastructure upgrades, including hydrants and valves.
City council continues work on final welcome sign replacement for nearly $300k
The City of Fort St. John has selected a contractor for the fourth and final welcome sign to be replaced.
Court Report: July 7th to 11th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between July 7th and 11th.
Tank farm operation approved by city council with bylaw ban reversal
The City of Fort St. John council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment to bring a tank farm into compliance for further development.
Judicial review of Blueberry River First Nations council lies in hands of federal court
A judicial review of the Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN) council filed by Elders Clarence and Joe Apsassin went before a court in Vancouver last week.
Local Bluebirds production wins awards at community theatre festival
Stage North's production of Bluebirds won four awards at the Mainstage Festival in Fort St. John in 2025.
Hundreds gather to watch landing of large RCAF jet in Fort St. John as pilot takes opportunity to visit family
The C-17 Globemaster III that flew over Fort St. John on July 12th was observed by hundreds of people and piloted by a city native who got to see his family.
Halfway River First Nations’ Arbor Days to return for 2025
Arbor Days, celebrating the community of Halfway River First Nation, will take place from July 18th to 20th, 2025.
Number of measles patients treated by Northern Health continues to rise
Out of the 114 patients who have contracted measles in B.C. this year, 77 have now been reported in the Northern Health region.
(UPDATE) Justices hear appeal over Fort St. John veterinarian’s house arrest sentence for sexual assault
The BC Prosecution Service is appealing the two-year house arrest sentence of Fort St. John veterinarian Justin Sewell for sexual crimes, with a hearing in the Court of Appeal on July 14th.
Union files complaint against hospitality staff employer over work reassignment allegations
Unite Here Local 40 has filed a complaint with the BC Labour Relations Board against Horizon North, which employs hospitality workers including Kobes Creek Lodge, CPC Montney Lodge and Attachie Lodge.
NEBC Tracker forward commits to KIJHL’s Merritt Centennials
NEBC U-18 Tracker forward Tristan Simpson has decided to play for the Merritt Centennials for the 2025-26 season.
Aspiring Fort St. John teacher receives scholarship for education
A Fort St. John single parent studying at Northern Lights College to become a teacher has received a scholarship from the Beedie Luminaries Foundation.
‘We were violated’: Local barbershop destroyed by fire
The Golden Hands Barbershop was destroyed by a fire shortly after 3:30 a.m. on July 12th and the cause is being investigated by the Fort St. John RCMP.
Updated – Missing teen found
The RCMP said on July 12, 2025 the missing teen was located.
