Hudson’s Hope Health Centre temporarily closes again due to short staffing
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has been closed temporarily on March 6th and will reopen on March 9th at 8.30 a.m.
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Man who admitted manslaughter in Fort St. John seeks new counsel ahead of sentencing
Katlin Cota, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a person died in Fort St. John in June 2025, is looking for new counsel ahead of his sentencing.
Prosecutor outlines case against three accused in brutal slaying of B.C. couple
A Crown prosecutor says a large body of circumstantial evidence has established the case of first-degree murder against three young men on trial for the violent slaying of a couple. One of the defendents arrived on student visa to study in Dawson Creek.
Dawson Creek agricultural land owner loses pipeline permit appeal
The Energy Resource Appeal Tribunal has rejected a Dawson Creek land owner’s application to overturn a permit issued by the BCER to Vermilion Energy.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim makes ‘incredible improvement’
The CT scans of Maya Gebala, a Tumbler Ridge school shooting victim, are showing "incredible improvement," according to her father.
North Peace senior boys’ basketball drops games at provincial tournament
The North Peace Secondary School's Grizzlies, seeded 16th, were in tough against the competition at the 4A B.C. provincial basketball championships in Langley.
Yellow wind warning issued for Peace and Fort Nelson regions, with possible 100km/h gusts forecast
Environment Canada has predicted a low-pressure system to bring wind gusts of around 100km/h to the Peace River district and Fort Nelson on March 7th and 8th.
Huskies to start NWJHL finals away from home for second consecutive year
The Fort St. John Huskies will take on the La Crete Lumber Barons in the NWJHL finals for a third straight year in 2026.
Two B.C. chambers seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
Tumbler Ridge and Prince George chambers of commerce are calling for children under 16 to be banned from using AI tools and social media following a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, the perpetrator of which was banned by OpenAI months before the killing for violating its policies.
Preliminary numbers for revamped Winter Fest 2026 revealed
After the first month-long Winter Fest in Fort St. John in February 2026, the city has revealed it preliminary numbers, the 360 MNP Slide Hill record and "informal" community feedback.
More than 130 to be affected by Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe power outages
Planned power outages will affect 132 customers in Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe on March 10th and March 11th.
‘Not a vote on substance or intent’: Local MLAs talk voting to progress Human Rights Code Repeal Act
The MLAs of the Peace region - Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy and Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld - voted to progress a Human Rights Code Repeal Act at the first reading to give it a chance to be discussed.
Residents get opportunity to talk local issues at community meeting series with PRRD
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) electoral area D director Leonard Hiebert is hosting a series of meetings for local residents starting March 23rd and ending April 1st across northeast B.C.
Eby says OpenAI’s Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in wake of shootings
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to apologize to the people of Tumbler Ridge.
Warning issued of new measles exposure in Montney area
Northern Health warned of the exposure on Thursday, January 22nd at the Montney Mennonite Church at 12537 256 Road between the hours of 10 a.m and 2 p.m.
Two Fort St. John students selected again for honour band
Two students from a Fort St. John school have been selected to participate at the 2026 MusicFest Canada’s Soho Sound Canadian Junior Honour Band.
Rotary fishing derby set to take over Swan Lake Park
The Rotary Club of Dawson Creek's ice fishing derby is set to take place on the shores of Swan Lake in 2026, its 12th year.
Fort St. John school to host entrepreneurship fair for the second time
Bert Bowes Middle School will be hosting its entrepreneurship fair at the school on March 6th from 9.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.
Alberta’s premier consulting on scrapping clock changes, prefers more light at night
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will consult on doing away with twice-a-year clock changes, possibly moving to permanent daylight time.
Peace River North MLA proposes new school safety bill in aftermath of Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has gained first reading approval for his new School Amendment Act 2026.
Man who admitted manslaughter in Fort St. John seeks new counsel ahead of sentencing
Katlin Cota, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a person died in Fort St. John in June 2025, is looking for new counsel ahead of his sentencing.
Prosecutor outlines case against three accused in brutal slaying of B.C. couple
A Crown prosecutor says a large body of circumstantial evidence has established the case of first-degree murder against three young men on trial for the violent slaying of a couple. One of the defendents arrived on student visa to study in Dawson Creek.
Dawson Creek agricultural land owner loses pipeline permit appeal
The Energy Resource Appeal Tribunal has rejected a Dawson Creek land owner’s application to overturn a permit issued by the BCER to Vermilion Energy.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim makes ‘incredible improvement’
The CT scans of Maya Gebala, a Tumbler Ridge school shooting victim, are showing "incredible improvement," according to her father.
North Peace senior boys’ basketball drops games at provincial tournament
The North Peace Secondary School's Grizzlies, seeded 16th, were in tough against the competition at the 4A B.C. provincial basketball championships in Langley.
Yellow wind warning issued for Peace and Fort Nelson regions, with possible 100km/h gusts forecast
Environment Canada has predicted a low-pressure system to bring wind gusts of around 100km/h to the Peace River district and Fort Nelson on March 7th and 8th.
Huskies to start NWJHL finals away from home for second consecutive year
The Fort St. John Huskies will take on the La Crete Lumber Barons in the NWJHL finals for a third straight year in 2026.
Two B.C. chambers seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
Tumbler Ridge and Prince George chambers of commerce are calling for children under 16 to be banned from using AI tools and social media following a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, the perpetrator of which was banned by OpenAI months before the killing for violating its policies.
Preliminary numbers for revamped Winter Fest 2026 revealed
After the first month-long Winter Fest in Fort St. John in February 2026, the city has revealed it preliminary numbers, the 360 MNP Slide Hill record and "informal" community feedback.
More than 130 to be affected by Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe power outages
Planned power outages will affect 132 customers in Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe on March 10th and March 11th.
‘Not a vote on substance or intent’: Local MLAs talk voting to progress Human Rights Code Repeal Act
The MLAs of the Peace region - Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy and Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld - voted to progress a Human Rights Code Repeal Act at the first reading to give it a chance to be discussed.
Residents get opportunity to talk local issues at community meeting series with PRRD
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) electoral area D director Leonard Hiebert is hosting a series of meetings for local residents starting March 23rd and ending April 1st across northeast B.C.
Eby says OpenAI’s Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in wake of shootings
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed to apologize to the people of Tumbler Ridge.
Warning issued of new measles exposure in Montney area
Northern Health warned of the exposure on Thursday, January 22nd at the Montney Mennonite Church at 12537 256 Road between the hours of 10 a.m and 2 p.m.
Two Fort St. John students selected again for honour band
Two students from a Fort St. John school have been selected to participate at the 2026 MusicFest Canada’s Soho Sound Canadian Junior Honour Band.
Rotary fishing derby set to take over Swan Lake Park
The Rotary Club of Dawson Creek's ice fishing derby is set to take place on the shores of Swan Lake in 2026, its 12th year.
Fort St. John school to host entrepreneurship fair for the second time
Bert Bowes Middle School will be hosting its entrepreneurship fair at the school on March 6th from 9.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.
Alberta’s premier consulting on scrapping clock changes, prefers more light at night
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will consult on doing away with twice-a-year clock changes, possibly moving to permanent daylight time.
Peace River North MLA proposes new school safety bill in aftermath of Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has gained first reading approval for his new School Amendment Act 2026.
