ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS

Enbridge recently hosted the first open house in Taylor, BC, for the proposed Birch Grove Program which aims to add up to 178 million cubic feet per day of natural gas transportation capacity. Photo by Rawnna Low, Senior Communications Advisor An affiliate of Enbridge, Westcoast Energy Limited Partnership (Westcoast) has proposed an expansion of the northern section of their natural gas pipeline system Transmission North (or T-North) called the Birch Grove Program. This progr

September is a month of many anniversaries. I would like to start with a message of utmost gratitude to my heart donor and their family. Without their incredible loss and thoughts of care and giving at a most difficult time, I would not be here. It has been the gift of this family that has been the largest driver helping me to get back-up and live my best life! I received my heart transplant on the first day of fall 2022.The beginning of autumn often symbolizes reflection, le

Fall is definitely in the air in the north! Long hot summer days and cool nights bring with them my favourite smells of fall. I do love...

Community input regarding the Jackfish Community Hall’s future has been sought by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD).   The...

Health authorities are warning of an increase in overdose events in Fort St. John, and a health warning was issued which is set to expire on Sept 4, per a media release on August 21. They have also noted some recent cases "involved atypically prolonged periods of sedation and irresponsiveness, with some patients requiring larger-than-usual doses of naloxone to reverse their condition." Overdoses are being reported in those who are smoking and injecting. As overdose numbers co

A recent fatal collision on Highway 97 near Mackenzie, BC, is being investigated by the BC Highway Patrol, who are interested in the minutes leading up to the accident and looking for witnesses. Photo from release A black Dodge Ram 3500 pickup was towing a flat deck trailer along Highway 97 on August 16, and around 1:45pm when it collided with a black Ford Bronco at Bijoux Falls according to a RCMP media release.   Both the driver and passenger of the black Dodge Ram were tra

The new Canadian government is getting to work on rebuilding, modernizing and strengthening the Canadian Armed Forces.   Prime Minister Mark Carney said in June the government would invest more than $9 billion to make sure our military has the tools and resources they need to keep Canadians safe and protect our international commitments. This includes supporting those who serve our country in uniform.   For 30 years, Canada’s Armed Forces (CAF) has faced increased mission dem

The last full moon of the summer is here and will ride across the Peace Region’s night sky on August 8 th, giving sky-gazers the...

I have been away on an adventure! Humpback whales, stinky sea lions, eagles and so much more. Last month my partner Robert took me...

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...

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...

Northeastern B.C. residents are one step closer to having a new addictions treatment and recovery Centre open its doors in their...

The annual Chetwynd Chainsaw Championship is back June 5-7th 8:00am – 6:00pm, and June 8th 8:00am – 1:00pm. Photos from a previous...

National Nursing Week honoured the woman and men who play vital roles in our health care system May 12 – 18. There are many types of...

The Prince George Fire Centre has enacted a fire prohibition which began on May 16 throughout the Peace region. A prohibition for...

Brought to you by the spirit of the Peace region—where the skies are big, the roots run deep, and the stars still shine bright. Aries...

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

Captain Ken Reitsma has officially retired after a 34-year career with the Dawson Creek Fire Department. Photo supplied by the Dawson...

A recent suspicious death in Dawson Creek which occurred earlier in April is now being considered a homicide according to RCMP A photo of...

Firefighters across the region gather for pre-season training in preparation for 2025 wildfires. Hundreds of firefighters from municipal...