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Hundreds of wind turbines proposed for Peace region, new PRRD chair raises

The new chair of the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board, Brad Sperling, has said the number of wind turbines in the region could double if all proposed projects go ahead.

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MP says he ‘honestly hopes’ promises around northeast B.C. resource development materialize in 2026

The MP for Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies- Bob Zimmer - talked about his plans for the new year, and his priorities for the region he represents in Ottawa.

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Award-winning Before the Peace podcast highlights Indigenous stories, figures in northeast B.C. throughout 2025

Moose Media’s Before the Peace podcast was named Best Small Market Podcast at the Broadcast Dialogue Canadian Radio Awards 2025 for the second year. Here's a recap of all the 2025 episodes.

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School District 60 to continue tackling staffing, student attendance challenges in 2026

Superintendent Stephen Petrucci shared challenges around staffing and student attendance that School District 60 hopes to reduce in 2026.

Measles vaccinations skyrocket in northern B.C. amid virus outbreak

The B.C. Ministry of Health is reporting major increases in measles vaccine uptake across northern B.C. in late 2025 compared to the same monthly periods in 2024.

Union’s local president reacts to details of tentative deal with Canada Post

Details about the tentative agreement between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have been released.

Pouce Coupe Fire Department responds to fire under ‘difficult’ weather conditions

The housefire on the morning of December 21st required the use of a snowplow to access the property, due to uncleared roads.

A weather alert has been issued for the B.C. Peace
(UPDATE) Yellow-level warning for cold weather no longer anticipated

Environment Canada issued yellow-level warnings for conditions in the Peace region earlier on Saturday.

U-15 hockey squads from northeast B.C. travel south for bantam tournament

The Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament, known as KIBIHT, features U-15 squads from around the world, including Romania.

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Registration open for 2026 Crystal Cup on Charlie Lake

The next edition of the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge will take place on the last full weekend of February 2026.

Métis Nation reinstates president after ‘much consideration and clarification’

Mineault had been suspended by the Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) after allegations of misconduct in summer 2025, but he has now been reinstated.

New interactive tool maps avalanche-related fatalities in northeast B.C. since 1984

Avalanche Canada's new Fatal Avalanche Incidents Database reveals 14 deaths were reported in northeast B.C. between 1984 and 2024.

Environment Canada issues extreme cold alert for region

Temperatures are expected to hit -39 C with the windchill in the North Peace on Friday, December 12th, prompting an extreme cold alert from Environment Canada.

Grizzlies basketball teams make impressive showing in Grande Prairie

The Northwestern Polytechnic High School Basketball Tournament in Grande Prairie featured North Peace Grizzlies' squads on December 5th and 6th.

Group launches campaign to reduce number of ‘crimes of opportunity’

The South Peace District Crime Prevention Association launched the campaign on December 9th, aiming to curb thefts during the holiday season.

PRRD explores potable water accessibility in electoral areas

The Peace River Regional District has approved the start of research into expansions to potable water accessibility in three of the district's four electoral areas.

PRRD-based Site C workers increase as overall employment declines slightly

The number of Site C workers from the PRRD saw a significant increase in October, rising to 281 people from 205 in September. 

BC Hydro to investigate impacts of Site C on Charlie Lake sewer and water

BC Hydro has agreed with the Peace River Regional District to a three-year investigation on the impacts of its Site C hydroelectric dam and reservoir on water and sewer in Charlie Lake.

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Warning issued as up to 25cm of snow expected in Williston and Pine Pass

Snowfall accumulations of 15cm to 25cm are expected on the night of Tuesday, December 9th, before easing by Wednesday morning.

Hospital district approves $159M+ budget for 2026

The PRRD regional hospital district board has approved a $159.09 million budget for 2026, which includes $129.2 million for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital construction project.

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