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Drivers warned of road closures in Fort St. John

The City of Fort St. John announced several road closures throughout the municipality on June 10th.

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The10th annual Pride Walk in Fort St. John took place on June 7th. (Caitlin Coombes, Energeticcity.ca)
‘Gives us inspiration’: Fort St. John celebrates 10 years of Pride

The North Peace Pride Society has celebrated the 10th annual Pride Walk and Festival in Fort St. John on June 7th.

Video ‘Stolen her childhood’: Family seeks $20k to help seven-year-old Goodlow student suffering with Lyme disease

Seven-year-old Bentley Klassen has been suffering from Lyme disease and needs help for her treatment.

‘I have peace here’: Dancing, history and culture celebrated at inaugural Peace region Igbo Day

The inaugural 2025 Igbo Day festivities were staged at the Radisson Hotel in Fort St. John on June 7th, hosted by the Umunna Peace Region Association.

Northeast BC Predators’ president takes in BC Hockey Summit in Whistler

Barb Tanner, president of the Northeast BC Predators female hockey program, attended the BC Hockey Summit 2025, which featured seminars, information sessions and a keynote address from former Vancouver Canucks player Trevor Linden.

A gavel, signifying our weekly court report.
Court Report: June 2nd to 6th

Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between June 2nd and 6th.

(UPDATE) Collision reported at Alaska Highway intersection

First responders are currently at the scene of a collision in Fort St. John at the junction between 259th Road and the Alaska Highway.

Philippines Independence Day festivities in Fort St. John focus on family

Philippines Independence Day celebrations were held in Fort St. John on Sunday, June 8th, with dignitaries and residents – both Filipino and non-Filipino – enjoying an afternoon filled with dancing, songs and food.

Fort City Chrysler’s sixth annual Jeep and Truck Show and Shine on June 7th, 2025. (Franki Berry, Energeticcity.ca)
Truck and Jeep celebration in Fort St. John raises money for Canada’s wetlands

Fort City Chrysler’s sixth annual Jeep and Truck Show and Shine took place on June 7th, 2025 in aid of Ducks Unlimited Canada.

The Pocket Knife Creek wildfire burns south of Fort Nelson on June 8th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. Wildfire Service)
New evacuation order issued for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire

A new evacuation order has been issued due to the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire, urging some people to make their way to Fort St. John.

The Summit Lake wildfire burns west of Fort Nelson on June 8th, 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. Wildfire Service)
Wildfire picture evolves rapidly as firefighters tackle blazes across northeast B.C.

A fast-moving wildfire picture in northeast B.C. has seen some blazes spread and others contained by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

Evacuation alerts, second order issued for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire

The Peace River Regional District has issued a second evacuation order and new alerts for the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire.

Evacuation order issued for Pocket Knife Creek wildfire

The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order for residents near the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire north of Fort St. John

The area under restriction due to the Goodlow wildfire. (BCWS)
Area restriction implemented for Goodlow fire

An area restriction came into effect on June 6th near the Alces River due to the Goodlow wildfire in the area. 

The Kiskatinaw River wildfire burns south of Dawson Creek, B.C. in this Thursday, June 5, 2025 handout photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, B.C. Wildfire Service)
Dawson Creek’s Emergency Reception Centre closes to ‘process hotel renewals for evacuees’

The Emergency Reception Centre assisting evacuees of the Kiskatinaw wildfire will be closed in Dawson Creek on Saturday, June 7th.

Huskies defenceman commits to University of Jamestown

Forward/defenceman Tanner McCracken has committed to the University of Jamestown in North Dakota for the 2025-26 season.

A measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is shown on a countertop at a pediatric clinic in Greenbrae, Calif. on Feb. 6, 2015. Measles outbreaks internationally have health officials in British Columbia encouraging people to check their immunization records if they plan to travel abroad during spring break. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Eric Risberg
Northern Health warns of ‘measles-like illness’ cases in SD60

Northern Health has begun an investigation into cases of "measles-like illness" in School District 60.

Alces River wildfire evacuation alert issued by PRRD

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has issued an evacuation alert due to the wildfire in the Goodlow area by the Alces River.

Second disc sport ‘league night’ settled by tiebreaker

FSJ Disc Sports Club’s second ‘league night’ at the Toboggan Hill course in Toboggan Hill Park saw the overall lead being shared by two people.

Fort St. John oil and antifreeze recycling facility named in ‘Top Collector’ list

The Fort St. John Co-op Association has been named as one of the ‘top’ oil and antifreeze recyclers in British Columbia by Interchange Recycling.

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