(Opinion) ‘Mr. Thorlakson doesn’t know what he is talking about on new pool project’
Solicitor and barrister Tyler Holte writes in response to a piece by Steve Thorlakson respecting plans for a new pool in Fort St. John.
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(Opinion) ‘If Fort St. John has wisdom, it will go back to table on new pool’
Former Fort St. John mayor Steve Thorlakson writes on his reaction to the budget proposals for the North Peace Leisure Pool replacement.
Fort St. John bus services resume after being suspended amid winter weather
Winter weather suspended bus services in Fort St. John for approximately four hours on April 7th, but they have now been resumed.
Fort St. John bowling alley suffers third break-in in three years
Alarms were triggered at Fort Bowling Lanes on April 6th at 3:24 a.m.: the third break in at the bowling alley in the last three years.
Fivestar Fight League action to return to Fort St. John
An action-packed night of boxing will take place at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre on Saturday, April 18th, with Fivestar Fight League 29.
‘Not an entry-level job’: B.C. Conservative Party leader hopeful visits Peace region
Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who is one of six candidates vying to replace John Rustad as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., is visiting Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and more on her campaign trail.
Northern Lights College receives more than $400K for employer partnership training
Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek has received more than $464,000 from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
NPHL’s Dawson Creek Canucks capture 2026 Coy Cup title
The Dawson Creek Canucks capped off a good year by beating the Quesnel Kangaroos 4-1 on April 4th to capture the 2026 Coy Cup.
Charlie Lake victim reaches Indian hometown for last rites
The body of an international student who was killed in Charlie Lake, Gurkirat Singh Manocha, has arrived in his hometown in India, Ujjain, for his last rites.
Chetwynd ER closes for 25 hours due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. on April 7th until 8 a.m. on April 8th.
Fort St. John adoption partnership reaches 100 rehomed shelter pets
Since September 2024, over 100 shelter cats and dogs have been adopted thanks to the Bone and Biscuit Best Buddy partnership between Moose FM, The Bone and Biscuit Co. pet supply store and the BCSPCA.
Guild distributes quilts made to spread love to Tumbler Ridge
Quilters province-wide sent pieces to Tumbler Ridge after an appeal in the wake of the tragedy in February.
Snowfall, ‘rapidly changing’ weather expected, says Environment Canada
Heavy snowfall is expected in northern B.C. on April 6th, according to a weather alert from Environment Canada.
City to host celebration of walking track sponsorship renewal
The City of Fort St. John is hosting an event to celebrate a renewed 15-year sponsorship licence for the walking track inside the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
Tumbler Ridge misses top Kraft Hockeyville prize
The District of Tumbler Ridge lost out to the town of Taber, Alberta, which will get $250,000 toward arena upgrades and an NHL pre-season game. As runner up, Tumbler Ridge will be given $100,000 instead.
Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope to observe Day of Mourning
Fort St. John and Hudson's Hope will both observe the Day of Mourning to honour fallen B.C. workers on April 28th.
Award-winning Indigenous activist to be keynote speaker at Spark conference
Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model and First Nations activist who will make a keynote appearance at the Spark Women’s Leadership Conference in Fort St. John in 2026.
Tumbler Ridge makes friendly wager with fellow Kraft Hockeyville finalist ahead of winner announcement
The town of Taber, Alberta and Tumbler Ridge made a friendly hockey jersey bet on the outcome of Kraft Hockeyville.
Peace River North MLA to meet with minister about Taylor Bridge
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy said he is in the process of scheduling a follow-up meeting with Mike Farnworth, B.C. minister of transportation and transit, to discuss the Taylor Bridge.
Peace River North MLA endorses B.C. Conservative leadership candidate
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has announced his support for Conservative Party of British Columbia leader candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
(Opinion) ‘If Fort St. John has wisdom, it will go back to table on new pool’
Former Fort St. John mayor Steve Thorlakson writes on his reaction to the budget proposals for the North Peace Leisure Pool replacement.
Fort St. John bus services resume after being suspended amid winter weather
Winter weather suspended bus services in Fort St. John for approximately four hours on April 7th, but they have now been resumed.
Fort St. John bowling alley suffers third break-in in three years
Alarms were triggered at Fort Bowling Lanes on April 6th at 3:24 a.m.: the third break in at the bowling alley in the last three years.
Fivestar Fight League action to return to Fort St. John
An action-packed night of boxing will take place at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre on Saturday, April 18th, with Fivestar Fight League 29.
‘Not an entry-level job’: B.C. Conservative Party leader hopeful visits Peace region
Kerry-Lynne Findlay, who is one of six candidates vying to replace John Rustad as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., is visiting Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and more on her campaign trail.
Northern Lights College receives more than $400K for employer partnership training
Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek has received more than $464,000 from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
NPHL’s Dawson Creek Canucks capture 2026 Coy Cup title
The Dawson Creek Canucks capped off a good year by beating the Quesnel Kangaroos 4-1 on April 4th to capture the 2026 Coy Cup.
Charlie Lake victim reaches Indian hometown for last rites
The body of an international student who was killed in Charlie Lake, Gurkirat Singh Manocha, has arrived in his hometown in India, Ujjain, for his last rites.
Chetwynd ER closes for 25 hours due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. on April 7th until 8 a.m. on April 8th.
Fort St. John adoption partnership reaches 100 rehomed shelter pets
Since September 2024, over 100 shelter cats and dogs have been adopted thanks to the Bone and Biscuit Best Buddy partnership between Moose FM, The Bone and Biscuit Co. pet supply store and the BCSPCA.
Guild distributes quilts made to spread love to Tumbler Ridge
Quilters province-wide sent pieces to Tumbler Ridge after an appeal in the wake of the tragedy in February.
Snowfall, ‘rapidly changing’ weather expected, says Environment Canada
Heavy snowfall is expected in northern B.C. on April 6th, according to a weather alert from Environment Canada.
City to host celebration of walking track sponsorship renewal
The City of Fort St. John is hosting an event to celebrate a renewed 15-year sponsorship licence for the walking track inside the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
Tumbler Ridge misses top Kraft Hockeyville prize
The District of Tumbler Ridge lost out to the town of Taber, Alberta, which will get $250,000 toward arena upgrades and an NHL pre-season game. As runner up, Tumbler Ridge will be given $100,000 instead.
Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope to observe Day of Mourning
Fort St. John and Hudson's Hope will both observe the Day of Mourning to honour fallen B.C. workers on April 28th.
Award-winning Indigenous activist to be keynote speaker at Spark conference
Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model and First Nations activist who will make a keynote appearance at the Spark Women’s Leadership Conference in Fort St. John in 2026.
Tumbler Ridge makes friendly wager with fellow Kraft Hockeyville finalist ahead of winner announcement
The town of Taber, Alberta and Tumbler Ridge made a friendly hockey jersey bet on the outcome of Kraft Hockeyville.
Peace River North MLA to meet with minister about Taylor Bridge
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy said he is in the process of scheduling a follow-up meeting with Mike Farnworth, B.C. minister of transportation and transit, to discuss the Taylor Bridge.
Peace River North MLA endorses B.C. Conservative leadership candidate
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has announced his support for Conservative Party of British Columbia leader candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
