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Pocket Knife Creek wildfire restriction reduced thanks to weather and firefighting efforts

The BC Wildfire Service has adjusted the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire area restriction due to firefighting efforts and weather conditions.

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Jocelyn Eisert is June's Co-op Community Champion in 2025. (Jocelyn Eisert)
‘I’m inspired by trailblazers’: Founder of free seniors’ grocery bingo named Co-op Community Champion

Jocelyn Eisert, the owner of Bizzybody Enterprises, has been named June’s Co-op Community Champion for holding a free, weekly groceries bingo game for seniors in Fort St. John. 

A dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination. (HE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins)
Were you there?: Northern Health identifies new measles exposure times, places in Fort St. John

Northern Health has confirmed four instances where people in Fort St. John may have been exposed to measles - three on June 23rd and one between June 18th and 20th.

Smoke billows from the Etcho Creek wildfire north of Fort Nelson. (BCWS)
Wildfires in Etcho Creek, Terminus Mountain grow

Wildfires in the Etcho Creek and Terminus Mountain areas in the Fort Nelson fire zone have grown, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

Wildfires picture shifts across northeastern B.C.

Various wildfires in the region have changed, according to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), including some large fires.

Three suspects charged with manslaughter in Fort St. John homicide

The Fort St. John RCMP has arrested three individuals in connection with a homicide that occurred on June 24th, 2025.

‘Emotions are still sky high’: Fort St. John Calder Cup champion reflects on postseason run

Tristen Nielsen chatted about his Calder Cup victory with the Abbotsford's Canucks on the latest episode of MooseFM’s This Week in the Peace.

Dr. Jong Kim from Northern Health
Northern Health officer encourages measles vaccination as cases climb

Northern Health chief medical health officer Dr. Jong Kim is encouraging everyone to check their vaccination status for measles amid an outbreak in northeast B.C.

Mr Mikes sets reopening date after emergency repairs forced nearly three-week closure

Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual restaurant is set to reopen on June 28th after being closed for nearly three weeks for emergency repairs.

Isaac Cahill at Rotary Skate Park in Fort St. John for International Go Skateboarding Day 2025. (Franki Berry, Energeticcity.ca)
Video Skateboarders showcase skills for International Go Skateboarding Day 2025 in Fort St. John

Skateboarders came together at Rotary Skate Park for an International Go Skateboarding Day 2025 event organized by Ripple Effect Board Co.

39-year-old Fort St. John diner to close for two months amid hiring difficulties

The Silver Creek Cookhouse has announced it will be closing from July 1st to September 4th due to a lack of cooking staff.

Road closures planned for Canada Day parade

The City of Fort St. John is informing the public of road closures taking place for the Canada Day parade on July 1st.

Missing woman found safe

Police officers have thanked the public for their help in locating the missing woman.

Free tests offered for National HIV Testing Day

The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society will offer free tests at its outreach store on June 27th as part of National HIV Testing Day.

Show and Shine showcasing jet boats to kick off world championship

A Show and Shine event showcasing the entries in the 2025 World Jet Boat Championship will take place on June 27th.

City recognizes People’s Choice award winners

The City of Fort St. John council handed out four North Peace People's Choice Awards during the June 23rd council meeting.

An orange road closed sign.
UPDATE: Highway 97 open after vehicle fire

DriveBC is informing motorists of a Highway 97 road closure on June 26th due to a vehicle closure.

Left to right: Jose Sta Maria, Asuncion Sta Maria, Quentin Spruyt, Mayor Lilia Hansen, Marvin Gozum, Joymay Gozum, Dominique Belo and Cassidy Stewart at Pride Day June 7th, 2025. (EA Photography)
(UPDATE) New Fort St. John health and wellness service seeks contributing voices as it begins hiring

Foundry plans to open 18 locations - including in Fort St. John - across B.C.

Fort Nelson First Nation rescinds Fontas area evacuation order

The Fort Nelson First Nation says the evacuation has been rescinded due to the risk of danger to life and property diminishing.

‘Completely wrong’: BC Highway Patrol corrects online misinformation amplified by AI about school zones

BC Highway Patrol is disputing online misinformation rumours amplified by AI of school zone changes across Canada.

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