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BC Wildfire Service warns ‘spring dip’ to brings burn bans to Prince George Fire Centre next week

The BC Wildfire Service has stated it expects to issue burn bans for the Pringe George Fire Centre next week due to ongoing warm temperatures and dry conditions during the annual "spring dip."

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The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
Peace River Regional District invites residents to complete hazard and risk survey

The PRRD is inviting residents across the Peace River to participate in a hazard and risk survey.

‘Awareness and education’: South Peace District Crime Prevention Association holding symposium

The South Peace District Crime Prevention Association's symposium on Friday, April 24th was inspired by similar events in Alberta.

Local realtor selected as director for BC Northern Real Estate Board

Zara Geelen was named one of six directors for 2026-2027 by the BC Northern Real Estate Board, according to a press release on April 13th.

Youth Athlete of the Month returns, powered by Fort Motors

Each monthly winner of Fort Motors' Youth Athlete of the Month will receive a $100 gift card to Ernie’s Sports Experts and have their story published online courtesy of Energeticcity.ca.

Peace region load restrictions now in effect 24 hours a day

Weight restrictions for Peace region truckers have been extended to 24 hours a day from April 9th, after previously only being enforced between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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.

Fire retardent being dropped onto the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire. (Darren Hart)
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment

Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.

‘Never seen them up that close’: Pouce Coupe hotel worker talks encounter with moose and calf

Pouce Energy Lodge worker Diane McCarthy spoke to Energeticcity.ca about her experience with a moose and a calf on March 26th.

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PRRD to talk wind energy at local government convention

The Peace River Regional District is raising concerns about wind energy projects in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention in May 2026.

Pouce Coupe firefighters seek new volunteers

Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Department chief Blair Deveau is looking for five to six new recruits to join the brigade.

Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects

Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.

Pouce Coupe council calls on province to protect private property

On March 11th, Pouce Coupe became the first municipality in B.C. to formally demand the provincial government protect private property following the Cowichan Tribes v. Canada ruling.

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.

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.

BC Hydro's outage map on March 8th at 9:30 a.m.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight

BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.

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.

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.

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Snow squall watch issued for Peace region

Snow squalls and wind gusts up to 90 km/h are expected mainly for communities along the Rockies, says Environment Canada.

Environment Canada issues weather advisory for Peace Region

Heavy snowfall and blowing snow will last throughout Monday, with the worst snowfall happening Monday afternoon before tapering off Tuesday.

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