Road closure to begin in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John says contracted crews will close 112th Avenue from 89a Street to 93rd Street for construction starting June 16th.
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Local non-profit partners with Subway for ‘Never Miss Lunch’ campaign
The Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society will have fundraising tables at Subway branches as part of the Never Miss Lunch campaign.
Evacuation alerts for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire cancelled
In a statement, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) says the evacuation alerts for the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire came to an end as of 1 p.m. on Monday, June 16th.
BC Transit changes summer service bus routes in Fort St. John
BC Transit bus routes in Fort St. John will change on June 29th for the summer season due to less demand from students after the school year ends.
North Peace People’s Choice Awards 2025 Winners
Here are the winners of the 2025 North Peace People's Choice Awards presented by RE/MAX. These winners were voted by the people.
‘I love this’: Local strongman talks passion for strength sports as he trains for Alberta Provincials
Alex Lorincz is in training for Alberta Strongman Association’s Provincials in Edmonton at the end of June 2025.
Temporary road closure extended due to weekend rainfall
The City of Fort St. John says the 100th Avenue road closure from 104th to 108th Street was delayed due to rainfall, and the road will now be shut from June 16th to June 18th.
Fort St. John entrepreneur announces plan for new home ownership benefit company
Entrepreneur Jordan Soggie is to seek funds for a new home ownership initiative called Homeway Benefits.
Flood watches and advisories for northeast after heavy rainfall
A flood watch is in place for the Beatton River and much of the Peace River region is under a high streamflow advisory after rainfall.
GoFundMe for seven-year-old Goodlow student with Lyme disease blows past $20k goal
The GoFundMe for seven-year-old Bentley Klassen, who is suffering from Lyme disease, has exceeded its $20,000 goal.
Pocket Knife Creek wildfire alert issued as evacuation orders rescinded
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued its fourth alert because of the Pocket Knife Creek fire, which has now burned 151,844 hectares near Redfern-Keily Provincial Park.
Multiple measles cases confirmed in Wonowon, Northern Health issues public warning
Northern Health has confirmed multiple lab-confirmed cases of measles in Wonowon.
Fort St. John airport’s runway repaving project delayed due to heavy rainfall
The North Peace Regional Airport's runway repaving has been delayed until June 16th due to rainy weather.
WorkSafeBC fines construction company $80k for violations at Fort St. John worksite
WorkSafeBC fined Ruskin Construction $80k for multiple ‘high-risk violations’ at a Fort St. John worksite.
Fort St. John’s Gardner named bull riding finalist at Calgary Stampede
Fort St. John’s bull rider Jake Gardner has been named as a finalist at the Calgary Stampede and will appear on Wednesday, June 11th.
City ponders designs for new 106th Street water reservoir in 2026
The City of Fort St. John council has retained Chandos Construction to design a new reservoir to replace the current 106th Street water reservoir.
Firefighters cautiously optimistic rain forecast will aid efforts to battle Pocket Knife Creek blaze
Anticipated rain could aid in efforts to suppress the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire and other blazes around northeast B.C.
No reported injuries after collision between truck and school bus in Buick
Paramedics were called to a collision between a school bus and truck at 7:23 a.m. on Thursday in the area of Beatton Airport Road and Otto Avenue.
Local investors hear innovative business pitches in quarter-finals of contest to win up to $100k
The Northern Angel Summit quarter finals on June 11th gave local entrepreneurs the chance to present to investors.
Date set for Fort St. John veterinarian’s sex offender registry decision
It will be decided if Fort St. John veterinarian Justin Sewell must register as a sex offender in June.
Local non-profit partners with Subway for ‘Never Miss Lunch’ campaign
The Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society will have fundraising tables at Subway branches as part of the Never Miss Lunch campaign.
Evacuation alerts for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire cancelled
In a statement, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) says the evacuation alerts for the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire came to an end as of 1 p.m. on Monday, June 16th.
BC Transit changes summer service bus routes in Fort St. John
BC Transit bus routes in Fort St. John will change on June 29th for the summer season due to less demand from students after the school year ends.
North Peace People’s Choice Awards 2025 Winners
Here are the winners of the 2025 North Peace People's Choice Awards presented by RE/MAX. These winners were voted by the people.
‘I love this’: Local strongman talks passion for strength sports as he trains for Alberta Provincials
Alex Lorincz is in training for Alberta Strongman Association’s Provincials in Edmonton at the end of June 2025.
Temporary road closure extended due to weekend rainfall
The City of Fort St. John says the 100th Avenue road closure from 104th to 108th Street was delayed due to rainfall, and the road will now be shut from June 16th to June 18th.
Fort St. John entrepreneur announces plan for new home ownership benefit company
Entrepreneur Jordan Soggie is to seek funds for a new home ownership initiative called Homeway Benefits.
Flood watches and advisories for northeast after heavy rainfall
A flood watch is in place for the Beatton River and much of the Peace River region is under a high streamflow advisory after rainfall.
GoFundMe for seven-year-old Goodlow student with Lyme disease blows past $20k goal
The GoFundMe for seven-year-old Bentley Klassen, who is suffering from Lyme disease, has exceeded its $20,000 goal.
Pocket Knife Creek wildfire alert issued as evacuation orders rescinded
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued its fourth alert because of the Pocket Knife Creek fire, which has now burned 151,844 hectares near Redfern-Keily Provincial Park.
Multiple measles cases confirmed in Wonowon, Northern Health issues public warning
Northern Health has confirmed multiple lab-confirmed cases of measles in Wonowon.
Fort St. John airport’s runway repaving project delayed due to heavy rainfall
The North Peace Regional Airport's runway repaving has been delayed until June 16th due to rainy weather.
WorkSafeBC fines construction company $80k for violations at Fort St. John worksite
WorkSafeBC fined Ruskin Construction $80k for multiple ‘high-risk violations’ at a Fort St. John worksite.
Fort St. John’s Gardner named bull riding finalist at Calgary Stampede
Fort St. John’s bull rider Jake Gardner has been named as a finalist at the Calgary Stampede and will appear on Wednesday, June 11th.
City ponders designs for new 106th Street water reservoir in 2026
The City of Fort St. John council has retained Chandos Construction to design a new reservoir to replace the current 106th Street water reservoir.
Firefighters cautiously optimistic rain forecast will aid efforts to battle Pocket Knife Creek blaze
Anticipated rain could aid in efforts to suppress the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire and other blazes around northeast B.C.
No reported injuries after collision between truck and school bus in Buick
Paramedics were called to a collision between a school bus and truck at 7:23 a.m. on Thursday in the area of Beatton Airport Road and Otto Avenue.
Local investors hear innovative business pitches in quarter-finals of contest to win up to $100k
The Northern Angel Summit quarter finals on June 11th gave local entrepreneurs the chance to present to investors.
Date set for Fort St. John veterinarian’s sex offender registry decision
It will be decided if Fort St. John veterinarian Justin Sewell must register as a sex offender in June.
