Huskies defenceman commits to University of Jamestown
Forward/defenceman Tanner McCracken has committed to the University of Jamestown in North Dakota for the 2025-26 season.
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Second disc sport ‘league night’ settled by tiebreaker
FSJ Disc Sports Club’s second ‘league night’ at the Toboggan Hill course in Toboggan Hill Park saw the overall lead being shared by two people.
‘It’s what kept me going’: Organizer opens registration for inaugural multi-sports camp
The inaugural Fort St. John Elevate Youth multi-sports camps will run in July and August 2025 at North Peace Secondary School.
Cyclist celebrates solid result at Edmonton elite race
Nigel Wray, a mainstay of the Blizzard Bicycle Club, came fifth against other elite racers at the Alex Stieda Classic in May.
Prophet River track athlete to participate in high school provincials
Chanelle Chipesia-Burton of Prophet River First Nation will be among nine members from Fort Nelson Secondary School (FNSS) to take part in the BC High School Track and Field Championships in Langley.
Paint-splattering annual run raises more than $3,200 for cancer support
The Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St John’s eighth annual Colour Me Rotary Run at Northern Lights College took place on Sunday, June 1st.
Cyclist overcomes flat tire and gusty winds to win Blizzard Bicycle Club time trial
Winds of up to 57 km/h welcomed riders on Thursday, May 30th for the event, a 16-kilometre race to round out the month at Baldonnel Elementary School, with a statement from the club saying riders “had their hands full.”
‘Anybody can come’: FSJ disc golf club’s new board seeks to make sport more accessible
Fort St. John Disc Sports Club wants people to know the sport is open for all to come and try the game at Toboggan Hill and in Charlie Lake.
Fort St. John defenceman’s ‘physicality and work ethic’ nets him role with Kindersley Klippers
Cowyn Loney, who spent the 2024-25 hockey season with the Nanaimo Buccaneers and the Port Alberni Bombers, has been signed by the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Kindersley Klippers.
NLC rodeo team earns podium finishes at Canadian national championships
The Northern Lights College rodeo team performed well at the Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association’s Canadian College Finals Rodeo 2025.
Gardner completes sweep of bull riding events in Manitoba
Fort St. John's Jake Gardner increased his overall lead in the PBR Canada standings by 116 points as a result of his victories in Dauphin and Brandon, Manitoba.
Gardner takes top spot at bull riding event in Manitoba
Fort St. John’s Jake Gardner took home the win at the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canadian Touring Pro stop in Dauphin at the Credit Union Place on Thursday, May 22nd.
Peace Country Pickleball Association to open 2025 season with memorial social tournament
The second annual Corey Jonsson Memorial Tournament, organized by the Peace Country Pickleball Association (PCPA), will take over the Taylor courts during the first weekend of June, offering action in three divisions.
Blizzard Bicycle Club hosts ‘Pie Ride’ to Mile 72 in Charlie Lake
Members of the Blizzard Bicycle Club headed to The Shepherd’s Inn at Mile 72 in Charlie Lake as a way of taking in the long Victoria Day weekend.
Local female hockey program seeks coaches for upcoming season
The Northeast BC Predators female hockey program is seeking U-13, U-15 and U-18 head and assistant coaches for the 2025-26 season.
‘Path to success’: Olympic speedskater to speak at local information events for parents and families
Olympic speedskater Denny Morrison will be speaking at Northern Lights College in Fort St. John on May 22nd and Dawson Creek on May 21st at dual credit information events for parents and families.
Northern Combat Invitational unveils new belt design
Clint Parker, instructer at Northern Combat Club and promoter of the Northern Combat Invitational, posted the new design - which pays homage to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Local shop seeks sponsors for National Go Skateboarding Day event
Ripple Effect Board Co. is seeking sponsors for a Fort St. Event event on International Go Skateboarding Day 2025, which was started by the International Association of Skateboard Companies.
Halfway River First Nation celebrates taekwondo champions
Halfway River First Nation has hosted a taekwondo program for about a year, instructed by Illona Wiebe, a fourth-degree black belt in the sport.
South Peace crime prevention association to hold second golf tourney
Proceeds for the four-person best ball tournament will benefit the South Peace District Crime Prevention Association and Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers.
Second disc sport ‘league night’ settled by tiebreaker
FSJ Disc Sports Club’s second ‘league night’ at the Toboggan Hill course in Toboggan Hill Park saw the overall lead being shared by two people.
‘It’s what kept me going’: Organizer opens registration for inaugural multi-sports camp
The inaugural Fort St. John Elevate Youth multi-sports camps will run in July and August 2025 at North Peace Secondary School.
Cyclist celebrates solid result at Edmonton elite race
Nigel Wray, a mainstay of the Blizzard Bicycle Club, came fifth against other elite racers at the Alex Stieda Classic in May.
Prophet River track athlete to participate in high school provincials
Chanelle Chipesia-Burton of Prophet River First Nation will be among nine members from Fort Nelson Secondary School (FNSS) to take part in the BC High School Track and Field Championships in Langley.
Paint-splattering annual run raises more than $3,200 for cancer support
The Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St John’s eighth annual Colour Me Rotary Run at Northern Lights College took place on Sunday, June 1st.
Cyclist overcomes flat tire and gusty winds to win Blizzard Bicycle Club time trial
Winds of up to 57 km/h welcomed riders on Thursday, May 30th for the event, a 16-kilometre race to round out the month at Baldonnel Elementary School, with a statement from the club saying riders “had their hands full.”
‘Anybody can come’: FSJ disc golf club’s new board seeks to make sport more accessible
Fort St. John Disc Sports Club wants people to know the sport is open for all to come and try the game at Toboggan Hill and in Charlie Lake.
Fort St. John defenceman’s ‘physicality and work ethic’ nets him role with Kindersley Klippers
Cowyn Loney, who spent the 2024-25 hockey season with the Nanaimo Buccaneers and the Port Alberni Bombers, has been signed by the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Kindersley Klippers.
NLC rodeo team earns podium finishes at Canadian national championships
The Northern Lights College rodeo team performed well at the Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association’s Canadian College Finals Rodeo 2025.
Gardner completes sweep of bull riding events in Manitoba
Fort St. John's Jake Gardner increased his overall lead in the PBR Canada standings by 116 points as a result of his victories in Dauphin and Brandon, Manitoba.
Gardner takes top spot at bull riding event in Manitoba
Fort St. John’s Jake Gardner took home the win at the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canadian Touring Pro stop in Dauphin at the Credit Union Place on Thursday, May 22nd.
Peace Country Pickleball Association to open 2025 season with memorial social tournament
The second annual Corey Jonsson Memorial Tournament, organized by the Peace Country Pickleball Association (PCPA), will take over the Taylor courts during the first weekend of June, offering action in three divisions.
Blizzard Bicycle Club hosts ‘Pie Ride’ to Mile 72 in Charlie Lake
Members of the Blizzard Bicycle Club headed to The Shepherd’s Inn at Mile 72 in Charlie Lake as a way of taking in the long Victoria Day weekend.
Local female hockey program seeks coaches for upcoming season
The Northeast BC Predators female hockey program is seeking U-13, U-15 and U-18 head and assistant coaches for the 2025-26 season.
‘Path to success’: Olympic speedskater to speak at local information events for parents and families
Olympic speedskater Denny Morrison will be speaking at Northern Lights College in Fort St. John on May 22nd and Dawson Creek on May 21st at dual credit information events for parents and families.
Northern Combat Invitational unveils new belt design
Clint Parker, instructer at Northern Combat Club and promoter of the Northern Combat Invitational, posted the new design - which pays homage to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Local shop seeks sponsors for National Go Skateboarding Day event
Ripple Effect Board Co. is seeking sponsors for a Fort St. Event event on International Go Skateboarding Day 2025, which was started by the International Association of Skateboard Companies.
Halfway River First Nation celebrates taekwondo champions
Halfway River First Nation has hosted a taekwondo program for about a year, instructed by Illona Wiebe, a fourth-degree black belt in the sport.
South Peace crime prevention association to hold second golf tourney
Proceeds for the four-person best ball tournament will benefit the South Peace District Crime Prevention Association and Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers.
