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Grill seekers invaded Centennial Park for Ribfest
Fort St. John was smoking last weekend, and it wasn’t just the barbecues. Thousands descended on Centennial Park with empty stomachs and...

T.W. Buck
Jul 151 min read
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North Peace gets a fly by flex from Canada’s biggest bird
All eyes were in the skies last Saturday in the Fort St. John, as the largest plane in the Canadian military thundered through the skies...

T.W. Buck
Jul 151 min read
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Peace Gallery North hosts ‘Among Petals and Pebbles’
North Peace local artist Diana Hofmann welcomed a full house for the opening reception on July 4 th , of Peace Gallery North’s latest...

T.W. Buck
Jul 151 min read
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North Peace glory at 2025 World Jet Boat Championship
Engines thundered in Taylor, BC, as boat captain Gord Humphrey and navigator Jason Palfy tore up the river in their pursuit of...

T.W. Buck
Jul 111 min read
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Community left waiting as water station reopening delayed
Officials say the new timeline for reopening is unconfirmed as summer demand peaks. Â Crews from the Peace River Regional District...

T.W. Buck
Jul 101 min read
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Hate crime unit gets a boost
The rising number of hate crimes throughout communities in British Columbia has warranted a response from the RCMP. Â The B.C RCMP are...

T.W. Buck
Jul 93 min read
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North Peace celebrates Canada’s 158th Birthday
Residents of the North Peace came together on July 1 st to celebrate the 158 th  birthday of our nation. Photos by Jenn Michelle...

T.W. Buck
Jul 71 min read
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Northern Angel Summit Reveals 2025 Top 12 Startup Finalists
The Northern Innovation Network has unveiled the 12 standout startups moving forward in the 2025 Northern Angel Summit. Photo from media...

T.W. Buck
Jun 292 min read
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Letter to the Editor: NPSS Thanks Shell Canada
North Peace Secondary School would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Shell Canada for their generous support of our Metalwork...

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Jun 291 min read
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23rd Annual Have a Heart Radiothon
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation has announced the success of its 23rd Annual Have a Heart Radiothon, which brought in more than...

T.W. Buck
Jun 293 min read
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Peace Villa Expansion Approved for Fort St. John
Residents in northeastern B.C. will soon benefit from more long-term care options, as the business plan for expanding Peace Villa in Fort...

T.W. Buck
Jun 292 min read
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RCMP arrest three individuals following fatal assault
A man has passed away following a fatal assault in Fort St. John on June 24 Fort St. John RCMP were called to the 9900-block of 99 Avenue...
M.Wright
Jun 291 min read
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2025 Scrap Drive Aims to Double Donations for Local Health Care
The FSJ Hospital Foundation launches its 2025 scrap drive with ABC Recycling this weekend, which is a friendly competition to see which...

T.W. Buck
Jun 291 min read
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Suspect in custody after alleged armed break and enter
On Sunday, June 15, at about 4: 49 a.m. RCMP received a report of a break and enter. The report stated a male had broken into the...
M.Wright
Jun 292 min read
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Two arrested after truck rams cruiser near Dawson Creek
Sometime before 2: 30 a.m on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, an officer spotted a Dodge pickup truck driving on Highway 97 that was believed to...
M.Wright
Jun 291 min read
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Community spirit shined during the Bright Nights in June
The annual three-day event was recently held in the North Peace, showcasing colour and creativity while celebrating culture, talent and...

T.W. Buck
Jun 291 min read
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A new beginning: Ground broken on Canada’s first Indigenous Healing Centre
Northeastern B.C. residents are one step closer to having a new addictions treatment and recovery Centre open its doors in their...
M.Wright
Jun 293 min read
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Peace Villa Expansion Approved for Fort St. John
Residents in northeastern B.C. will soon benefit from more long-term care options, as the business plan for expanding Peace Villa in Fort...
M.Wright
Jun 292 min read
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Boundary Lake Water Station to Reopen End of June
T he Boundary Lake Water Station in Electoral Area B is scheduled to reopen during the week of June 30. The water station was closed on...

T.W. Buck
Jun 281 min read
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Chain reaction: Bike theft reports lead to the recovery of stolen merchandise
$1200 worth of merchandise was recovered following the arrest of a bicycle thief in the North Peace. A female was reported to the RCMP...

T.W. Buck
Jun 61 min read
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