‘I was so scared’: Community rallies after family home of 11 children destroyed by fire
Guy Grenier and his family, including 11 children, were living in a log house in Arras which was destroyed by a fire on Thursday, March 12th.
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Fort St. John gas prices soar amid global oil uncertainty
Gas prices have risen in part due to the U.S. and Israel's continued war with Iran, during which the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blocked, an important route in the oil and gas supply chain.
PRRD approves $130.81 million budget for hospital district
The Peace River Regional District has approved the regional hospital district's $130 million annual budget for 2026.
Three charged after conservation officers spot snowmobile tracks in caribou enclosures
Three snowmobilers were arrested and charged by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service after breaching the Holtzworth Meadow caribou protected area near Tumbler Ridge.
RCMP blocks road to help with injured deer in Charlie Lake
The Fort St. John RCMP detachment assisted with an injured deer in Charlie Lake on Wednesday, March 18th.
Treaty 8 basketball coach thanks Indigenous basketball championship teams
Cedar Wechlin, who founded the Treaty 8 Bison basketball team, thanked teams at the Junior All-Native Tournament (JANT) who took on northeast B.C. athletes at the competition taking place from March 15th to 20th at the Langley Events Centre.
Flyers and Trackers programs shine at provincials with medal performances
Trackers and Flyers teams from Fort St. John had a chance for gold and bronze during the last day of BC Hockey's provincial championships in 2026 on March 18th.
Former Site C dam worker sentenced after stabbing colleague in back with serrated knife
A former worker at the Site C dam, Stephen Barnes, has been sentenced to 222 days in jail for one count of aggravated assault after an incident in August 2024.
Fort St. John salon raises $900 and 1,000 lbs for Salvation Army food bank
Rheannon White, owner of Studio 105, said the annual Cuts for Cans fundraiser raises awareness of people in need. In 2026, donations were collected for Fort St. John's Salvation Army food bank.
‘Significant effort’ made to address concerns about Rolla waste facility, energy minister says
Residents nearby the Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp waste disposal facility in Rolla say foul chemical odours have plagued their homes for more than a decade. Officials cite inspections and compliance, but neighbours still don’t know what they’re breathing — and answers have been hard to come by.
(UPDATE) Northern B.C. drought conditions improved after ‘above-normal precipitation’
Wet weather across northern B.C. in February 2026 has resulted in better drought conditions, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
100 Mile House seeks backing about increased support, training for nurses
The District of 100 Mile House asked the District of Taylor to back a resolution to support nurses and medical professionals that it is bringing to the North Central Local Government Association's annual convention.
Mayor offers condolences to family of Charlie Lake victim as college sets up supports
The mayor of Fort St. John, Lilia Hansen, has extended condolences to the family of Gurkirat Manocha, who was killed after an "altercation" in Charlie Lake on March 13th, 2026.
Two Fort St. John hockey teams punch their ticket to provincial finals
Squads from both the Flyers and Trackers programs will compete in a BC Hockey provincial championship on March 18th, with a third to play for bronze.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate visits Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
B.C. Conservative Party leadership hopeful Peter Milobar visited Fort St. John on March 15th on the campaign trail.
Court Report: March 9th to 13th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 9th and 13th, 2026.
Planned power outages to affect more than 450 customers across northeast B.C.
Planned power outages are scheduled to affect more than 450 BC Hydro customers across Taylor, Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson in March 2026.
Taylor seeks public feedback on proposed five-year budgets
The District of Taylor has presented its five-year budget from 2026 and is seeking feedback from residents before passing it into law at a future council meeting.
Fort St. John families spend hundreds of nights at ‘house of hope’ while children access healthcare in 2025
New data shows 11 families from Fort St. John spent a combined 447 nights at Ronald McDonald Charity House in Vancouver in 2025 while accessing services at the BC Children's Hospital.
Fort St. John rotary clubs announce dates for Ribfest 2026
The third annual edition of Fort St. John's Ribfest, hosted by both the Rotary Club of Fort St. John and the Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John, will take place from July 10th to 12th, 2026 in Centennial Park.
Fort St. John gas prices soar amid global oil uncertainty
Gas prices have risen in part due to the U.S. and Israel's continued war with Iran, during which the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blocked, an important route in the oil and gas supply chain.
PRRD approves $130.81 million budget for hospital district
The Peace River Regional District has approved the regional hospital district's $130 million annual budget for 2026.
Three charged after conservation officers spot snowmobile tracks in caribou enclosures
Three snowmobilers were arrested and charged by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service after breaching the Holtzworth Meadow caribou protected area near Tumbler Ridge.
RCMP blocks road to help with injured deer in Charlie Lake
The Fort St. John RCMP detachment assisted with an injured deer in Charlie Lake on Wednesday, March 18th.
Treaty 8 basketball coach thanks Indigenous basketball championship teams
Cedar Wechlin, who founded the Treaty 8 Bison basketball team, thanked teams at the Junior All-Native Tournament (JANT) who took on northeast B.C. athletes at the competition taking place from March 15th to 20th at the Langley Events Centre.
Flyers and Trackers programs shine at provincials with medal performances
Trackers and Flyers teams from Fort St. John had a chance for gold and bronze during the last day of BC Hockey's provincial championships in 2026 on March 18th.
Former Site C dam worker sentenced after stabbing colleague in back with serrated knife
A former worker at the Site C dam, Stephen Barnes, has been sentenced to 222 days in jail for one count of aggravated assault after an incident in August 2024.
Fort St. John salon raises $900 and 1,000 lbs for Salvation Army food bank
Rheannon White, owner of Studio 105, said the annual Cuts for Cans fundraiser raises awareness of people in need. In 2026, donations were collected for Fort St. John's Salvation Army food bank.
‘Significant effort’ made to address concerns about Rolla waste facility, energy minister says
Residents nearby the Secure Waste Infrastructure Corp waste disposal facility in Rolla say foul chemical odours have plagued their homes for more than a decade. Officials cite inspections and compliance, but neighbours still don’t know what they’re breathing — and answers have been hard to come by.
(UPDATE) Northern B.C. drought conditions improved after ‘above-normal precipitation’
Wet weather across northern B.C. in February 2026 has resulted in better drought conditions, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
100 Mile House seeks backing about increased support, training for nurses
The District of 100 Mile House asked the District of Taylor to back a resolution to support nurses and medical professionals that it is bringing to the North Central Local Government Association's annual convention.
Mayor offers condolences to family of Charlie Lake victim as college sets up supports
The mayor of Fort St. John, Lilia Hansen, has extended condolences to the family of Gurkirat Manocha, who was killed after an "altercation" in Charlie Lake on March 13th, 2026.
Two Fort St. John hockey teams punch their ticket to provincial finals
Squads from both the Flyers and Trackers programs will compete in a BC Hockey provincial championship on March 18th, with a third to play for bronze.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate visits Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
B.C. Conservative Party leadership hopeful Peter Milobar visited Fort St. John on March 15th on the campaign trail.
Court Report: March 9th to 13th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 9th and 13th, 2026.
Planned power outages to affect more than 450 customers across northeast B.C.
Planned power outages are scheduled to affect more than 450 BC Hydro customers across Taylor, Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson in March 2026.
Taylor seeks public feedback on proposed five-year budgets
The District of Taylor has presented its five-year budget from 2026 and is seeking feedback from residents before passing it into law at a future council meeting.
Fort St. John families spend hundreds of nights at ‘house of hope’ while children access healthcare in 2025
New data shows 11 families from Fort St. John spent a combined 447 nights at Ronald McDonald Charity House in Vancouver in 2025 while accessing services at the BC Children's Hospital.
Fort St. John rotary clubs announce dates for Ribfest 2026
The third annual edition of Fort St. John's Ribfest, hosted by both the Rotary Club of Fort St. John and the Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John, will take place from July 10th to 12th, 2026 in Centennial Park.
