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Multiple search warrants were executed on January 23, stretching between Fort St. John, Cecil Lake, Charlie Lake resulting in eight arrests being made and their seizure of more than 50 firearms. Photo credit: Fort St. John RCMP Local RCMP were busy conducting search warrants in northern BC on January 23, including five in Fort St. John, one in Charlie and one in Cecil Lake. An investigation regarding local organized crime and

Skaters, coaches and families from around British Columbia descended on Fort St. John last weekend for a busy and action-packed BC Speedskating Championships on home ice. Athletes pose with their medals following competition at the B.C. Speed Skating Championships in Fort St. John. Hosted by Fort St. John, this year’s provincial championship showcased speedskaters of all ages darting around the oval, accompanied by the community spirit of a North Peace crowd.  Numerous volunt

Discover wool in all its artistic glory at Peace Gallery North’s new exhibit celebrating the woolly arts. A well-attended opening reception was held January 9 for ‘The Art of Wooly Wonders’ at Peace Gallery North and will be up for the rest of the month. The medium of wool allows for limitless expression using a fiber commonly associated with warmth, tradition and hard work.  Texture and technique come together in this exhibit, showcasing how wool can transform into wonderful

North Peace Museum curator/Manager Heather Sjoblom is being honoured this month for her 15 years of service to the community.  Raymond Ensz of the Fort St. John’s Trappers Association and Heather Sjoblom, curator of the North Peace Museum during one of the many educational programs the museum holds throughout the year. She has been applauded for her steadfast commitment to preserving our North Peace history. For many years she has provided stability and answers for not only t

British Columbia’s 2025 Winter Impaired Driving Campaign resulted in fewer impaired drivers being taken off BC’s highways than last year’s initiative but results varied greatly throughout the province. Photo of a checkstop from the BC Highway Patrol media release BC Highway Patrol reported that 240 drivers were removed from BC roadways in December 2025 for alcohol and drug related driving prohibitions according to a media release , a decrease from the 267 prohibitions served

A Fort St. John man will now face multiple criminal charges relating to a double fatal collision in Chetwynd, which occurred in 2024. Crime scene markers and debris scattered across Highway 97 from the multi-vehicle collision - (RCMP Media Release) 21-year-old Jaden Christopher Cardinal  will now face four criminal charges including two counts of impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death, and two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death. The ch

North Peace residents can now donate to the Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) when you recycle using the Return-It App. Supplied photo The FSJACL is collaborating with the Return-It App to raise money to support people with developmental disabilities and complex needs in Fort St. John. This initiative allows residents who use the Return-It App to direct their refunds back to FSJACL, turning your empty beverage containers into support for a good cause. “M

Bear Flat Dispatch.  January 1, 2026 "There have been a lot of changes in the Peace River Valley in the last decade.  Here is an opinion piece that I wrote on January 1, 2016 about our New Year’s Eve celebration on the banks of the Peace River at historic Rocky Mountain Fort" - Ken Boon Supplied Photo On the south bank of the Peace River, just a short distance upstream from the mouth of the Moberly River, is the site of historic Rocky Mountain Fort in Northeast BC.  It was es

As many locals, friends, and family filtered through the doors on 100th Street, Saturday, Dec. 6, it marked the official opening of Tanalea L. Belter CPA Inc., Fort St. John’s ‘funkiest’ accounting firm and one that’s already rooted firmly in the community’s past. Photo of Tanalea and her husband Cameron Belter The office is located in a renovated downtown building with a story of its own. Long before spreadsheets and tax filings, the structure once belonged to Fort St. John’

Two individuals were pronounced dead, and one was transported to Vancouver following a serious highway crash north of Pink Mountain earlier last week. According to Fort St. John RCMP, general duty officers and the BC Highway Patrol were called to a two-vehicle collision involving two tractor trailer units, which occurred during adverse winter driving conditions at around 1:39 pm on December 8. Police say two men were pronounced deceased at the scene, and a third man was taken

Purdy’s holiday Dear Santa bars are back, and every bite helps support the kids in the Peace who receive support from the BC Children’s Hospital.   The ‘Dear Santa Bar’ is back for a limited time and raising money for BC Children’s Hospital and partners, with two dollars from every sale being donated to children’s hospital foundations. The money raised is used to fund vital care and essential support for children and their families in need during the holiday season.   This ch

Peace Country Mobile Home Park has once again drawn police attention after a search warrant executed on November 21 led to eight arrests and the seizure of a loaded firearm. A drug trafficking investigation recently came to an end in the park following the execution of a search warrant at what police called a ‘problem premise’.   On November 21, the North Peace RCMP conducted a search warrant at a residence in the park which was well known to local police following multiple

The Fort St. John RCMP are currently trying to locate Nicholas Stafford who is wanted on multiple warrants. Photo from media release The local police are now asking for the public’s help in locating 34-year-old Stafford, who is reportedly wanted on various unendorsed warrants. These warrants include Theft Under $5000 (CC), Robbery (CC), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (CC), Fail to Stop After Accident (CC), Driving While Prohibited (MVA), and Failure to Y

Community partners, donors, and volunteers came together on November 8 th  for the annual Be an Angel Gala in Fort St. John. Photos supplied The unforgettable event was held at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre, where volunteers had decorated with warm and woodland themed décor, effectively setting the tone for a night of impact and celebration. This magnificent event featured live and silent auctions, live entertainment, and award presentations.   The evening began wit

The scent of beeswax and the glow of layered color fill Peace Gallery North as artist Irene Gut’s exhibit ‘From the Beehive to the Canvas’ is currently on display here in the North Peace. Gut’s exhibit is based around encaustic art, essentially painting with damar resin and molten beeswax, creating layers of color while adding texture that feels alive through every stroke. “A huge thank you to everyone who came out to my art show opening on Friday night,” said Gut on Facebook

The people of Fort St. John came together on Monday, November 11, to participate in Remembrance Day an attend the parade and ceremony. Veterans, family members, service clubs and citizens filled the street and paid their respects at the cenotaph. The turnout for the Remembrance Day ceremony shows the people of the North Peace stand together in gratitude for those who have served our nation. For many residents, this is a solemn occasion as it’s a time to remember our fallen ve

Houston, we have a model. You don't need the northern lights to find artistic 'space ...the final frontier' in Mile Zero, Dawson Creek. Nick Proach with Alan Bean at his residence in Houston, Texas with the actual hammer Alan used on his pair of moon walks during the Apollo 12 mission in November, 1969 - Proach Models Open the pod bay doors HAL, because a love for the discovery and wonder of the space program has led Dawson Creek's Nick Proach to become a full-time business

The Fort St. John Toastmasters Club hosted a special Halloween-themed Open House on October 30, to celebrate Toastmasters International’s global #101 Challenge and mark 101 years of helping people worldwide build confidence in communication and leadership. Supplied photo The evening was an entertaining mix of laughter, creativity and inspiring speeches. The Toastmasters team was especially pleased to welcome Mayor Lilia Hansen and incoming Rotary Chairwoman Patricia Budbell,

Multiple suspects have been arrested in relation to the Halloween arson and gunfire at a nightclub in Fort St. John. Local RCMP responded to a suspicious fire at a nightclub around 5:45am on October 31, which had been extinguished by the Fort St. John Fire Department. Police determined there was evidence of both arson and gunfire directed at the nightclub, which is located near 100 th Avenue and 103 rd  Street. RCMP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) members processed th

In a time of grief and growing concern across the Peace Region, one mother’s pain speaks to the heart of a community seeking peace and healing. The 29 year old Jesse Twain from Edmonton, Alberta, has been identified as the victim in a recent homicide close to Dawson Creek, amidst a spike in gang related crime in the Peace Region. Twain’s mother told Alaska Highway News that police asked for her DNA after a body was found in a burned car in the Kiskatinaw area earlier this mon