Doig River First Nation acquires majority stake in ecological restoration company
Doig River First Nation has acquired a majority interest in Fort St. John-based Blackbird Environmental.
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Fort St. John Métis Society elects new board with focus on ‘programs that forward culture’
Seven board members were elected during Fort St. John Métis Society's annual general meeting on Sunday, June 8th.
Two hearings rescheduled for men facing robbery charges
The two individuals facing the most charges in connection with a February group arrest - Gavin Davis and Jack Capot Blanc - have had their next court dates scheduled.
Death of man who went missing in 2023 believed to be ‘foul play’
Jordan Nande, a 2023 missing person who was found dead this year, is believed to have died from ‘foul play,' according to the Southeast District Major Crime Unit.
Northern Lights Raceway to host Big Bucks event with thousands in prizes
Cash prizes for Northern Lights Raceway's Big Bucks weekend event from July 18th to 20th could be anywhere from $100 to $4,500 throughout three classes.
City council reallocates budget to buy tractor part for second time after return mistake
The City of Fort St. John has had to reallocate $250,500 to buy a second new John Deere mower part instead of a budgeted fourth street sweeper this year.
Fort St. John follows suit to also issue heavy rainfall warning
The City of Fort St. John is warning residents of heavy rain starting on June 12th.
Fort St. John’s Sunshine List published: Document details councillor and staff salaries and expenses
The City of Fort St. John has approved and published its 2024 Sunshine List, which notes $26 million in staff spending.
Runway closed at Fort St. John airport for repaving
One of North Peace Regional Airport's runways has been closed since June 9th for repaving.
$556,000 trail lighting projects approved for Fort St. John
City council approves over $550,000 in work on trail lighting throughout Fort St. John this year.
Mr Mikes extends temporary closure amid water leak repairs
Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual restaurant in Fort St. John is expected to be closed until the weekend after water damage was found.
(UPDATE) BC Energy Regulator to investigate ‘lightly felt’ earthquake near Fort St. John
Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 4.4 magnitude quake 74 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John on June 11th.
Collision leaves motorcyclist with injuries
Fort St. John RCMP were called to the scene of a collision at the intersection of 92A Street and the Alaska Highway on Monday, June 9th.
Predators alumna named captain of NCAA’s Bemidji State University team
Hailey Armstrong, a former forward with the Predators, was named captain of Bemidji State University’s Beavers in Minnesota for the 2025-26 season.
Video Beloved music teacher to retire after working nearly three decades at middle school
Sandra Gunn, who has been the music teacher at Dr. Kearney Middle School for 26 years, is set to retire at the end of June.
Northern Lights College honours Indigenous students with graduation ceremony
Caps and gowns were replaced with Métis sashes and commemorative feather carvings, as Northern Lights College (NLC) honoured its First Nations and Métis students with an Indigenous graduation celebration and dinner at the Fort St. John Curling Club on June 5th.
‘Lock your doors’: Seven theft from car reports in one day in Fort St. John prompts RCMP reminder
After seven reports in just one day of items being taken from people’s unlocked vehicles, Fort St. John RCMP officers are urging residents to lock their doors.
Fort St. John veterinarian to return to court for sex offender registry decision
Justin Sewell is set to return to court on June 9th to determine if he will be added to the sex offender registry.
Blizzard Bicycle Club road race ‘another epic battle’
Riders from Blizzard Bicycle Club had all they could handle - including from Mother Nature - during their road race on Sunday, June 8th.
Local restaurant temporarily closed for ’emergency repairs’
The Mr. Mikes restaurant in Fort St. John is temporarily closed on June 10th for plumbing repairs.
Fort St. John Métis Society elects new board with focus on ‘programs that forward culture’
Seven board members were elected during Fort St. John Métis Society's annual general meeting on Sunday, June 8th.
Two hearings rescheduled for men facing robbery charges
The two individuals facing the most charges in connection with a February group arrest - Gavin Davis and Jack Capot Blanc - have had their next court dates scheduled.
Death of man who went missing in 2023 believed to be ‘foul play’
Jordan Nande, a 2023 missing person who was found dead this year, is believed to have died from ‘foul play,' according to the Southeast District Major Crime Unit.
Northern Lights Raceway to host Big Bucks event with thousands in prizes
Cash prizes for Northern Lights Raceway's Big Bucks weekend event from July 18th to 20th could be anywhere from $100 to $4,500 throughout three classes.
City council reallocates budget to buy tractor part for second time after return mistake
The City of Fort St. John has had to reallocate $250,500 to buy a second new John Deere mower part instead of a budgeted fourth street sweeper this year.
Fort St. John follows suit to also issue heavy rainfall warning
The City of Fort St. John is warning residents of heavy rain starting on June 12th.
Fort St. John’s Sunshine List published: Document details councillor and staff salaries and expenses
The City of Fort St. John has approved and published its 2024 Sunshine List, which notes $26 million in staff spending.
Runway closed at Fort St. John airport for repaving
One of North Peace Regional Airport's runways has been closed since June 9th for repaving.
$556,000 trail lighting projects approved for Fort St. John
City council approves over $550,000 in work on trail lighting throughout Fort St. John this year.
Mr Mikes extends temporary closure amid water leak repairs
Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual restaurant in Fort St. John is expected to be closed until the weekend after water damage was found.
(UPDATE) BC Energy Regulator to investigate ‘lightly felt’ earthquake near Fort St. John
Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 4.4 magnitude quake 74 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John on June 11th.
Collision leaves motorcyclist with injuries
Fort St. John RCMP were called to the scene of a collision at the intersection of 92A Street and the Alaska Highway on Monday, June 9th.
Predators alumna named captain of NCAA’s Bemidji State University team
Hailey Armstrong, a former forward with the Predators, was named captain of Bemidji State University’s Beavers in Minnesota for the 2025-26 season.
Video Beloved music teacher to retire after working nearly three decades at middle school
Sandra Gunn, who has been the music teacher at Dr. Kearney Middle School for 26 years, is set to retire at the end of June.
Northern Lights College honours Indigenous students with graduation ceremony
Caps and gowns were replaced with Métis sashes and commemorative feather carvings, as Northern Lights College (NLC) honoured its First Nations and Métis students with an Indigenous graduation celebration and dinner at the Fort St. John Curling Club on June 5th.
‘Lock your doors’: Seven theft from car reports in one day in Fort St. John prompts RCMP reminder
After seven reports in just one day of items being taken from people’s unlocked vehicles, Fort St. John RCMP officers are urging residents to lock their doors.
Fort St. John veterinarian to return to court for sex offender registry decision
Justin Sewell is set to return to court on June 9th to determine if he will be added to the sex offender registry.
Blizzard Bicycle Club road race ‘another epic battle’
Riders from Blizzard Bicycle Club had all they could handle - including from Mother Nature - during their road race on Sunday, June 8th.
Local restaurant temporarily closed for ’emergency repairs’
The Mr. Mikes restaurant in Fort St. John is temporarily closed on June 10th for plumbing repairs.
