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Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex buildings start to reopen after building structure concerns

Some of the buildings in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex have now reopened after concerns about snow building up on the roof.

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Public invited to register interest in speaking at Dawson Creek consultation meeting for budget 2027

A public consultation meeting will be held sometime in June 2026 in Dawson Creek about next year's provincial budget.

MP says firearms ban targets ‘legal gun owners’ as Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal

The Supreme Court will hear the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights' appeal of the government's ban of more than 2,500 firearms.

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Doig River First Nation ‘taking break’ with no 2026 language revitalization event

Doig River First Nation held 'Reawakening of our Language' events in 2024 and 2025, in partnership with Northern Lights College and the University of British Columbia, but it is taking a break in 2026.

Hospice society hopes to raise $40K at upcoming gala

South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society is all set to host its annual fundraising gala, hoping to raise $40K on April 25th at the Co-op Mercer Hall from 5.30 p.m.

Northeast B.C. fibre-optic project’s deadline extended for fifth time

Rogers received an additional seven months for the fibre-optic project, which began in 2021 but has now seen five notices for extension.

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Letter to the editor: I say no beds for seniors, no fancy pool

David Blaney writes about the project to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool and the recent news that the long-term care facility in Fort St. John has been delayed by the provincial government.

Tumbler Ridge arena named as top two finalist for Kraft Hockeyville $250,000 prize

Voting for the winner of the Kraft Hockeyville contest will begin on April 3rd, with the winner to be decided on April 4th. The Tumbler Ridge Community Centre arena is up against Taber Community Centre in Alberta.

Police mark ‘slight downward trend’ in Fort St. John crime

The Fort St. John RCMP detachment is reporting a "slight downward trend" in crime statistics and increased supports for the community of Tumbler Ridge in February 2026.

Cannabis business applies for retail licence for storefront in Fort St. John

Cannabis Supply Co has applied for a licence from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for a storefront in Fort St. John.

Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closes again for ninth day in month

The Hudson's Hope Health Centre is now expected to reopen on Tuesday, March 24th after closing on Friday, March 20th.

Taylor firefighters hope to raise $2,000 at annual Mother’s Day Brunch

Taylor Volunteer Fire Fighter Association will host its annual Mother's Day Brunch on May 10th at the Taylor Community Hall from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in aid of the Peace Community Church pantry in Taylor and Wounded Warriors Canada. 

Dawson Creek Business Facade Program opens for grant applications

The City of Dawson Creek is looking for applications from local businesses for its 2026 Business Facade Program and the deadline for the first intake is May 1st.

Closure of Site C workers camp fast approaches as future of structures remains uncertain

The workers camp adjacent to BC Hydro’s hydroelectric dam Site C is set to close on March 31st, but the organization is "confident" it will be able to repurpose as many assets as possible.

The great potato giveaway: Métis society looks to distribute 55,000 lbs of potatoes

Some 55,000 lbs of potatoes were given to the Fort St. John Métis Society through the Second Harvest program.

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Fort St. John and Dawson Creek child development non-profits awarded nearly $240K for capital projects

B.C.'s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sports has awarded the Child Development Centre in Fort St. John and the South Peace Child Development Centre in Dawson Creek a total of nearly $240,000 for capital projects through its Community Gaming Grants.

Spun-out truck closes road north of Fort St. John as snowfall creates slippery road conditions

Cecil Lake Road between 263 Road and 251 Road is closed as of about 4:10 p.m. on March 20th. 

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Video This Week in the Peace – PRRD Board Chair

On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we get an update from Peace River Regional District Board Chair Brad Sperling

Registration underway for fourth annual spring badminton tournament in Dawson Creek

The Dawson Creek Badminton Club's Spring Tournament will move to the Kin Arena on April 18th and 19th, 2026, after playing its first three editions at Dawson Creek Secondary's South Peace Campus.

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$185M budget floated for Fort St. John replacement pool project

The City of Fort St. John has released concept sketches for the replacement pool, which is expected to cost approximately $185 million.

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