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Red Dress Day in the Peace
Monday, May 5th was the 15 annual Red Dress Day, continuing to raise awareness for murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. Photo...

T.W. Buck
2 days ago2 min read
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'Ringing out' ceremony held to honour Captain Ken Reitsma in Dawson Creek
Captain Ken Reitsma has officially retired after a 34-year career with the Dawson Creek Fire Department. Photo supplied by the Dawson...

T.W. Buck
7 days ago1 min read
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RCMP identify victim in DC homicide
A recent suspicious death in Dawson Creek which occurred earlier in April is now being considered a homicide according to RCMP A photo of...

T.W. Buck
Apr 261 min read
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Preparing for the wildfire season around the corner
Firefighters across the region gather for pre-season training in preparation for 2025 wildfires. Hundreds of firefighters from municipal...

T.W. Buck
Apr 161 min read
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Dawson Creek death under investigation
On Monday, April 14, 2025, Dawson Creek RCMP discovered human remains. Â The circumstances surrounding the death are considered...

T.W. Buck
Apr 151 min read
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RCMP recruiting in the Peace
April 3, 2025 Â From April 10 to 13, 2025, RCMP recruiters will be visiting Fort St. John to host a series of interactive sessions,...

T.W. Buck
Apr 41 min read
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Firearms Trafficking Investigation Results in Multiple Charges
April 3, 2025 Â 18 criminal charges have been laid against a 43-year-old Dawson Creek man following a firearms trafficking investigation....

T.W. Buck
Apr 31 min read
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Have you seen this vehicle?
April 3, 2025, Â The Dawson Creek RCMP are requesting assistance in identifying a vehicle that struck a pedestrian. Photo from RCMP media...

T.W. Buck
Apr 31 min read
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Provincial health officer claims respiratory illness season is over
British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry declares the end of respiratory illness season. In a statement released on...

T.W. Buck
Apr 12 min read
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B.C. says goodbye to consumer carbon tax
With the removal of the consumer carbon tax in British Columbia, people will experience instant savings. Submitted photo from Shaun Kelly...

T.W. Buck
Apr 12 min read
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King Charles III’s Coronation Medals were presented to deserving residents in the Peace recently
Individuals from the Peace Region received their medals from Bob Zimmer, recognizing their valuable service and contributions to their...

T.W. Buck
Mar 233 min read
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One day you're wanted, next day you're caught.
A wanted man in the Peace Region was apprehended by frontline police officers after attempting to break into a truck in a Fort St. John...

T.W. Buck
Mar 222 min read
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PRRD Launches Public Engagement for New Regional Zoning Bylaw Initiative
The PRRD is working on a new Regional Zoning Bylaw to replace the five existing zoning bylaws according to a media release, some of which...

T.W. Buck
Mar 221 min read
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More charges laid related to murder in Dawson Creek
Nolan Douglas Schmidt, 23, is now facing multiple new charges after he was charged with second-degree murder following a shooting in the...

T.W. Buck
Feb 281 min read
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Peace Region represented at Skills Canada British Columbia (SCBC)
The provincial competition of Skills Canada British Columbia (SCBC) is being held on April 16, in Abbotsford, BC. Supplied photos The...

T.W. Buck
Feb 232 min read


Blindscentz
Eighty Characters  I was recently building a social media platform. I was required to include a short biography of eighty characters. I...
Edwina Nearhood
Feb 232 min read
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RCMP continue to investigate the murder of Lance Patterson
As the investigation into the murder of Lance Patterson continues, the police are now asking for the public’s help. Photo from RCMP media...

T.W. Buck
Feb 102 min read
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Solstice 2024
Celebrating the Dark Winter Solstice has so much more meaning for me now. On this longest night, as I reflect on the past, it seems to me...
Edwina Nearhood
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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The Ever-Changing Energy Policies of BC
Bear Flat Dispatch December 22, 2024 The BC Government recently announced 9 new wind projects to be built that will produce almost the...
Ken Boon
Dec 31, 20243 min read
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22 new cameras added to DriveBC
In 2024, new technology enabled DriveBC to install 22 additional cameras, providing 37 more views to enhance motorist safety,...

T.W. Buck
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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