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.
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North Peace warned to brace for up to 20cm of snowfall
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning of “heavy snow” coming to the North Peace, with between 10cm and 20cm forecast on December 13th.
Tumbler Ridge non-profit partners with two organizations for $105,000 funding
A non-profit organization in Tumbler Ridge, the Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association (TRORA), has partnered with the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest and Conuma Resources.
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.
Northern Health confirms 2027 hire for Tumbler Ridge
Northern Health's new update about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre said they have recruited one practice-ready assessment candidate due to join in spring 2027.
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.
Northern Health to close Tumbler Ridge ER for Christmas Day
Northern Health has confirmed the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre and its emergency department will be closed for December 25th, but all other ERs will remain open in the northeast.
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.
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.
(UPDATE) Tumbler Ridge ‘crisis’ as community loses equivalent of two of four full-time physicians
MLA for Peace River South, Larry Neufeld, said there is a "crisis" in emergency care in Tumbler Ridge with the health centre losing the equivalent hours of two full-time physicians in 2025.
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.
‘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.
Tumbler Ridge Health Centre closes early due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's emergency department hours were cut short on December 5th, closing an hour early at 4 p.m.
Video This Week in the Peace – Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation & Sean Gallagher
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we're joined by the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation and the Gallagher family
Driving tests ‘indefinitely suspended’ in Fort St. John, ICBC confirms
The cancelling of all driving tests in Fort St. John is due to a criminal investigation involving harassment, according to a statement from ICBC.
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.
‘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.
North Peace warned to brace for up to 20cm of snowfall
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning of “heavy snow” coming to the North Peace, with between 10cm and 20cm forecast on December 13th.
Tumbler Ridge non-profit partners with two organizations for $105,000 funding
A non-profit organization in Tumbler Ridge, the Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association (TRORA), has partnered with the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest and Conuma Resources.
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.
Northern Health confirms 2027 hire for Tumbler Ridge
Northern Health's new update about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre said they have recruited one practice-ready assessment candidate due to join in spring 2027.
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.
Northern Health to close Tumbler Ridge ER for Christmas Day
Northern Health has confirmed the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre and its emergency department will be closed for December 25th, but all other ERs will remain open in the northeast.
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.
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.
(UPDATE) Tumbler Ridge ‘crisis’ as community loses equivalent of two of four full-time physicians
MLA for Peace River South, Larry Neufeld, said there is a "crisis" in emergency care in Tumbler Ridge with the health centre losing the equivalent hours of two full-time physicians in 2025.
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.
‘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.
Tumbler Ridge Health Centre closes early due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's emergency department hours were cut short on December 5th, closing an hour early at 4 p.m.
Video This Week in the Peace – Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation & Sean Gallagher
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we're joined by the Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation and the Gallagher family
Driving tests ‘indefinitely suspended’ in Fort St. John, ICBC confirms
The cancelling of all driving tests in Fort St. John is due to a criminal investigation involving harassment, according to a statement from ICBC.
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.
‘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.
