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Fort Nelson dog musher wins Alaskan ‘Triple Crown’ for third time

Blayne "Bud" Streeper of Fort Nelson's Streeper Kennels Racing Dogs secured the 'Triple Crown' of dog sledding after he captured the 'open' division title at the Tok Race of Champions 2026 in Tok, Alaska.

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Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closes for 11th working day since late February

'Staffing shortages' have closed the Hudson's Hope Health Centre on March 30th for the 11th working day since February 24th.

Winter Fest’s record-breaking 2026 Slide Hill to be taken down

The MNP 360 Slide Hill, constructed for Fort St. John's Winter Fest 2026, will be taken down starting today, March 30th.

(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Canada geese on ice

Regular contributor Ken Boon writes on the new Site C dam and how it has impacted the gaggle of geese who move onto his property each year.

Obituary – Jeanette Marie Jorven

A celebration of life for Jeanette Marie Jorven will be held on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at the Fort St John Curling Club from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Warning of up to 10 cm of snowfall in Tumbler Ridge, says Environment Canada

Environment Canada says as much as 10 centimetres of snow could fall in Tumbler Ridge overnight from March 29th to 30th.

Citizen-led IIO to investigate after person suffers life-threatening injuries in Fort St. John traffic stop

A traffic stop in Fort St. John on March 29th is being investigated by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) after officers discharged a firearm and a person was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Patrons of Chetwynd laundromat can start Easter weekend with bunny cuddles

The Hart Hi-Way Laundromat in Chetwynd will give customers the opportunity to meet Alaska, Pebbles, Pearl and London during the Easter weekend 2026.

Fort St. John economics in the downtown core.
Fort St. John council to revise development permit areas across city

The City of Fort St. John is working on updates to its Zoning Bylaw following an updated Official Community Plan.

(UPDATE) Local Conservative association prepares to support new candidate selection with AGM

The B.C. Conservative Peace River North Riding Association will be hosting the open AGM on April 11th, 2026.

‘Kind and gentle soul’ killed in Charlie Lake remembered by family for ‘smile and joy’

Gurkirat Singh Manocha passed away on March 13th, 2026, after succumbing to serious injuries following an 'altercation' in Charlie Lake.

Connie Greyeyes talked about Red Dress Day on the latest episode of Before the Peace (Indian Residential School Survivors Society)
Long-standing Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow president resigns

Connie Greyeyes has resigned from her position as board president of the Spirit of the Peace Pow Wow.

BC Grain Producers Association president talks ALC staffing cuts ‘concern’

The BC Grain Producers Association's president has spoken out against the decision to slash more than 40 Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) staffing positions.

The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
(UPDATE) PRRD mulls zoning feedback following public engagement

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has reviewed the results of feedback gathered from residents about the new Regional Zoning Bylaw, and is moving forward with further research plans.

Registration opens soon for Energetic Amazing Race

The Energetic Amazing Race, set to take place on May 30th, features a scaled-down version of the hit reality show, The Amazing Race.

Seller pulls property from market to help family displaced by Arras house fire find new home

A family whose Arras log house burnt down in March 2026 have found a suitable new home with the help of a former Dawson Creek resident.

BCER reworks fees, levies to be paid by major energy and LNG projects

The amount of fees, levies and securities that some major LNG and energy project permit holders must pay to the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) has been changed.

A black gavel and small set of golden justice scales.
Attempt to withdraw guilty plea in Tsay Keh Dene double murder case denied

Orlan Marcel Dennis' appeal to withdraw his guilty plea was denied by Justice Simon Coval on March 9th. He has yet to be sentenced for the second-degree murder of his wife and son in 2024.

Fort St. John Métis Society to host potato giveaway, round two

A second potato giveaway is happening at the Fort St. John Métis Society on the afternoon of March 27th, 2026.

Site C workers’ camp to be repurposed for North Coast Transmission Line

BC Hydro is repurposing its Site C hydroelectric dam workers’ camp for the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) project, set to run from Prince George to Terrace.

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