‘Major delay’ on Highway 97 amid snowfall warnings issued for Peace region and Pine Pass
As much as 15cm of snow is expected in the Peace region, including Fort St. John, along with severe conditions in the Pine Pass area on Highway 97.
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Community foundation gives out inaugural grants worth $115,600
North Peace Community Foundation announced the recipients of the Strong Roots community endowment on 2025 Giving Tuesday, the first Tuesday after American Thanksgiving
FOI reveals number of Northern Health patients who died on waitlists from 2024-25
Data obtained from FOI requests by SecondStreet.org found around 80 Northern Health patients died while on medical waitlists from 2024-25.
Canada secures second victory at Para Hockey Cup in Dawson Creek
Team Canada's captain in the Para Hockey Cup in Dawson Creek 2025, Tyler McGregor, joined elite company with two assists in the game versus Czechia on December 1st.
‘Honestly I don’t know’: Fort St. John union chapter president reacts to Canada Post agreement
While Canada Post and CUPW stated they have reached an agreement, there are few details regarding it, according to a local union representative.
PRRD extends zoning bylaw survey deadline
The PRRD's Regional Zoning Bylaw draft round two online survey will now remain open until December 15th instead of November 30th.
Wind energy project in Tumbler Ridge exploring major expansion
Invenergy, a wind energy company which proposed the Hourglass Wind Energy Centre near Tumbler Ridge, is exploring a possible expansion in the same area.
Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue seeks emergency water training
The Peace River Regional District board of directors has endorsed the Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue society in its quest to become swiftwater-capable.
PRRD approves $20M budget for new admin building in Dawson Creek
The Peace River Regional District board of directors are moving forward with the budget for an almost $20 million new administrative building in Dawson Creek.
Up to 36 turbines: Details of proposed wind farm south of Taylor revealed
The Peace River Regional District met with Renewable Energy Systems (RES) about the Sweetwater Wind Project between Taylor and Dawson Creek.
Peace region projects receive $350k+ combined in trust’s final 2025 funding cycle
The Lake Point Golf and Country Club in Charlie Lake and the Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association will both receive funding for projects as part of NDIT's final intake of 2025.
B.C. Ministry of Finance looks to ‘modernize’ BC Hydro grants with feedback sessions
The B.C. Ministry of Finance is gathering feedback from local governments such as the PRRD about updating BC Hydro's grants in lieu of property taxes process.
Gardner picks up year-end bull riding awards despite disappointing PBR Canada finals finish
Bull rider Jake Gardner's 15th place finish was softened by his two season-ending awards in Edmonton on November 14th and 15th at PBR Canada finals.
Drivers advised to regularly wash vehicles to prevent rust as salt brine use resumed on North Peace highways
Dawson Road Maintenance started applying salt brine on highways in the North Peace region in November.
Fort St. John school’s fundraising campaign underway for Hurricane Melissa victims
Dr. Kearney Middle School's Helps Out campaign is benefitting communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, and was begun by guidance counsellor Cassandra Baker-Watson, a native of the island nation.
17,500 files digitally repatriated to Dane-zaa people by Vancouver-based folklorist
The repatriated Ridington Dane-zaa archive contains over 11,000 audio files, almost 500 video files, 5,300 images and 700 textual files.
PRRD seeks $60K funding to upgrade emergency operations centre
The Peace River Regional District board of directors is seeking up to $60,000 from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to support its emergency operations centre.
Indigenous explainers: Beading group honours First Nations veterans
The traditional practice of beading traces back some 8,000 years with Indigenous people in North America.
Northern Health prepares for ‘minimal’ investment as it faces 200-strong seniors’ bed shortage
The Peace River Regional District reviewed a presentation from Northern Health about seniors' long-term housing in the region.
Postal workers strike ensures ‘message was heard,’ Fort St. John union branch president says
Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738 president Babe Seguin told Energeticcity.ca the postal workers' strikes since September are raising awareness of possible rural post office closures.
Community foundation gives out inaugural grants worth $115,600
North Peace Community Foundation announced the recipients of the Strong Roots community endowment on 2025 Giving Tuesday, the first Tuesday after American Thanksgiving
FOI reveals number of Northern Health patients who died on waitlists from 2024-25
Data obtained from FOI requests by SecondStreet.org found around 80 Northern Health patients died while on medical waitlists from 2024-25.
Canada secures second victory at Para Hockey Cup in Dawson Creek
Team Canada's captain in the Para Hockey Cup in Dawson Creek 2025, Tyler McGregor, joined elite company with two assists in the game versus Czechia on December 1st.
‘Honestly I don’t know’: Fort St. John union chapter president reacts to Canada Post agreement
While Canada Post and CUPW stated they have reached an agreement, there are few details regarding it, according to a local union representative.
PRRD extends zoning bylaw survey deadline
The PRRD's Regional Zoning Bylaw draft round two online survey will now remain open until December 15th instead of November 30th.
Wind energy project in Tumbler Ridge exploring major expansion
Invenergy, a wind energy company which proposed the Hourglass Wind Energy Centre near Tumbler Ridge, is exploring a possible expansion in the same area.
Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue seeks emergency water training
The Peace River Regional District board of directors has endorsed the Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue society in its quest to become swiftwater-capable.
PRRD approves $20M budget for new admin building in Dawson Creek
The Peace River Regional District board of directors are moving forward with the budget for an almost $20 million new administrative building in Dawson Creek.
Up to 36 turbines: Details of proposed wind farm south of Taylor revealed
The Peace River Regional District met with Renewable Energy Systems (RES) about the Sweetwater Wind Project between Taylor and Dawson Creek.
Peace region projects receive $350k+ combined in trust’s final 2025 funding cycle
The Lake Point Golf and Country Club in Charlie Lake and the Tumbler Ridge Mountain Bike Association will both receive funding for projects as part of NDIT's final intake of 2025.
B.C. Ministry of Finance looks to ‘modernize’ BC Hydro grants with feedback sessions
The B.C. Ministry of Finance is gathering feedback from local governments such as the PRRD about updating BC Hydro's grants in lieu of property taxes process.
Gardner picks up year-end bull riding awards despite disappointing PBR Canada finals finish
Bull rider Jake Gardner's 15th place finish was softened by his two season-ending awards in Edmonton on November 14th and 15th at PBR Canada finals.
Drivers advised to regularly wash vehicles to prevent rust as salt brine use resumed on North Peace highways
Dawson Road Maintenance started applying salt brine on highways in the North Peace region in November.
Fort St. John school’s fundraising campaign underway for Hurricane Melissa victims
Dr. Kearney Middle School's Helps Out campaign is benefitting communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, and was begun by guidance counsellor Cassandra Baker-Watson, a native of the island nation.
17,500 files digitally repatriated to Dane-zaa people by Vancouver-based folklorist
The repatriated Ridington Dane-zaa archive contains over 11,000 audio files, almost 500 video files, 5,300 images and 700 textual files.
PRRD seeks $60K funding to upgrade emergency operations centre
The Peace River Regional District board of directors is seeking up to $60,000 from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to support its emergency operations centre.
Indigenous explainers: Beading group honours First Nations veterans
The traditional practice of beading traces back some 8,000 years with Indigenous people in North America.
Northern Health prepares for ‘minimal’ investment as it faces 200-strong seniors’ bed shortage
The Peace River Regional District reviewed a presentation from Northern Health about seniors' long-term housing in the region.
Postal workers strike ensures ‘message was heard,’ Fort St. John union branch president says
Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) local chapter 738 president Babe Seguin told Energeticcity.ca the postal workers' strikes since September are raising awareness of possible rural post office closures.
