ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS

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

The community is on edge following the recent shootings in Fort St. John, which has now resulted in an individual being shot. The third shooting in a week has resulted with a single individual being shot on Wednesday, October 29, in the early hours of the morning. A shooting was reported to the local RCMP on October 29 th , just before 4am, while the BC Ambulance Service responded to the 9500 block of 96 th  Avenue following a report that an individual had been shot.   One pe

Recent gunfire in the Peace Country Mobile Home Park has resulted in the arrest of one individual. The local RCMP responded to a report of gunfire at the Peace Country Mobile Home Park on October 28, just before 1pm.   A man was arrested in relation to the gunshots later in the afternoon, following an investigation from the RCMP while a vehicle related to the incident has been seized for forensic analysis, according to the release.   “Currently we have a suspect in custody in