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Police respond to incident outside Kelly’s Convenience
A heavy police presence drew attention outside Kelly’s Convenience earlier this week, after officers surrounded a vehicle in the parking...

T.W. Buck
Oct 51 min read
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100 Women Who Care raise $10K for Local Legion
Over 100 local women attended the 11th event on September 23 and collectively donated $10,100 to the Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion,...

T.W. Buck
Oct 52 min read
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Royal fun at the 2025 Daddy-Daughter Ball
Fairy tales came to life recently as local dads and daughters shared a night fit for royalty at the community’s Princess Ball.  The Oil...

T.W. Buck
Oct 51 min read
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Local governments recognized for stepping up to support nurses
Communities that go the extra mile to support nurses are now getting some well-deserved recognition, thanks to a new award for local...

T.W. Buck
Sep 302 min read
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Fueling the future: Natural gas pipeline expansion on the horizon
Enbridge recently hosted the first open house in Taylor, BC, for the proposed Birch Grove Program which aims to add up to 178 million...

T.W. Buck
Sep 292 min read
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Catch the colours before they fade
Peace Gallery North is inviting the community to wander through the colours, textures and stories created by the hands of Julene Gunther...

T.W. Buck
Sep 261 min read
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Blindscentz: Anniversaries
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....
Edwina Nearhood
Sep 263 min read
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Second annual scrap drive hauls in over $22K for local healthcare
The second annual ABC Recycling’s Scrap Drive was a smashing hit in the North Peace, raising a staggering $22,102 with roughly 150 tons...

T.W. Buck
Sep 101 min read
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Shining a Light on Local Heroes: 2025 Community Awards in Fort St. John
The annual Community Awards are divided into four categories which include businesses, individuals, recognizing outstanding youth, and...

T.W. Buck
Sep 102 min read
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RCMP seek witnesses after assault in broad daylight
The RCMP are requesting information regarding a severe assault that took place in Fort St. John on September 1. Â The assault which took...

T.W. Buck
Sep 81 min read
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Peace Region Sees Surge in Overdoses; Naloxone Doses Proving Less Effective
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...

T.W. Buck
Sep 32 min read
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Fort St. John DQ raises over $14K for BC Children’s Hospital on Miracle Treat Day
There’s something special about the way Fort St. John rallies together, and this year’s Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen was another...

T.W. Buck
Sep 32 min read
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Mentorship Program aims to grow local talent through public art
A Mural Mentorship Program designed to improve the local arts community has been launched by the City and local Artist in Residence...

T.W. Buck
Sep 31 min read
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BC Highway Patrol investigating fatal crash at Bijoux Falls
A recent fatal collision on Highway 97 near Mackenzie, BC, is being investigated by the BC Highway Patrol, who are interested in the...

T.W. Buck
Sep 11 min read
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A New Identity for Canada in a New EraÂ
Canada faces a defining moment amid rapid global change. Canada risks falling behind unless we redefine our national identity to match...
Philip Acey
Sep 13 min read
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Multiple vehicle collision results in one death
One person has died following a collision between an SUV and a tanker truck on Highway 97 North, just outside Fort St. John, on Monday...

T.W. Buck
Aug 311 min read
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Downtown gets a makeover, one brushstroke at a Time
Downtown Fort St. John has been getting a little brighter lately, thanks to the steady work of a local artist Francine Freeman who has a...

T.W. Buck
Aug 154 min read
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PM Carney to support our Forces with long-overdue pay raise
The new Canadian government is getting to work on rebuilding, modernizing and strengthening the Canadian Armed Forces. Â Prime Minister...

T.W. Buck
Aug 112 min read
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Police Sweep Leaves Drug Operation High and Dry
A recent drug trafficking investigation in Fort St. John has resulted in the execution of a search warrant, two arrests, and the seizure...

T.W. Buck
Aug 111 min read
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The Sky’s the Limit at This Year’s North Peace Airshow
The skies over North Peace came alive on August 2nd and 3rd as the Fort St. John International Airshow brought thrilling aerobatics and...

T.W. Buck
Aug 112 min read
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