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ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS



New wave of tariffs on the horizon
Brace yourselves as Trump appears to be dug in when it comes to the ‘reciprocal’ tariff threats which are set to roll out on April 2. ...

T.W. Buck
Mar 31, 20253 min read


Boundary Lake Water Station re-opening in June
located at 1105 Cecil Lake Road in Electoral Area B, the Boundary Lake Water Station will remain closed until late June, following an...

T.W. Buck
Mar 31, 20251 min read


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 23, 20253 min read


9th annual Grow Our Own event in Fort St. John
On March 6, 2025, 28 students from North Peace Secondary School traveled to The Lido to take part in the 9th annual Grow Our Own...

T.W. Buck
Mar 22, 20251 min read


Blindscentz #16
Blind Bowling This week I took advantage of spring break and family! We went bowling one sunny afternoon. I am lucky to say that there...

Edwina Nearhood
Mar 22, 20253 min read


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 22, 20252 min read


Suspicious death in Chetwynd
RCMP are currently investigating a suspicious death which occurred in Chetwynd, B.C. Chetwynd RCMP were called to a residence on...

T.W. Buck
Mar 22, 20251 min read


‘Vibrance’ in the North Peace
It’s your last chance to catch a glimpse of March’s art exhibit ‘Vibrance’, presented by Flying Colours Artists’ Association at Peace...

T.W. Buck
Mar 22, 20252 min read


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 22, 20251 min read


Annual head shaving fundraiser is back in Fort St. John!
The Bluey Day annual fundraiser has brought together hundreds of participants over the past 25 years, collectively raising more than $2...

T.W. Buck
Mar 17, 20251 min read


Bear Flat Dispatch
The Hodgepodge March 12, 2025 There has been a firehose stream of news lately, and most of it is bad. I have refrained from writing...
Ken Boon
Mar 16, 20252 min read


Fleeing criminals don’t get far
The local RCMP conducted a traffic stop in Fort St. John recently in the area of 100th Street and 102nd Ave, resulting in multiple...

T.W. Buck
Mar 14, 20251 min read


FSJ medical imaging department gets a boost
The MRI Body Coil has recently arrived in the North Peace, improving diagnostic capabilities. The MRI Body Coil significantly enhances...

T.W. Buck
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Students appreciate community organizations
Submitted photos. Throughout February, the Alwin Holland student council focused on performing random acts of kindness. Their latest...

T.W. Buck
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Blindscentz
Breath of Fresh Air It is finally the time of year when we can open the windows and clear away the stale air of a long winter. I have...

Edwina Nearhood
Mar 14, 20253 min read


Public thank you letter
Dennis Harry Bowe April 20 1957- Jan 19 2025 From the bottom of our hearts, our son Allen (Sam) Bowe, our daughter Laura Southwick, our...

Submitted
Mar 13, 20252 min read


Has anyone seen Alice Chingee?
The Mackenzie RCMP continue to look for Alice Maureen Chingee, who was reported missing on Thursday, July 18, 2024. RCMP media release....

T.W. Buck
Mar 13, 20251 min read


Singing the Independent blues - Peace River North MLA says he's out
A party lost, repeated instances of disrespect, abuse, and dishonesty - and that's just within the new BC Conservative team, says Peace...

T.W. Buck
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Cyber incident in FSJ
The City of Fort St. John became aware of an unauthorized access by a third party to a section of their network on February 25, 2025,...

T.W. Buck
Mar 10, 20251 min read


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 28, 20251 min read
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