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Over $26,000 raised for the FSJ Hospital Foundation
By gathering more than 200 tonnes of scrap metal, the Summer Scrap Drive was able to raise $26,371 to support the FSJ Hospital...

T.W. Buck
Oct 9, 20241 min read


September was a month for grand openings in the North Peace!
North Peace residents celebrated multiple grand openings over the last month, including the Knux Gallery, 548 Trading Co as well as...

T.W. Buck
Oct 9, 20242 min read


The Commonwealth Comedy Tour wrapped up in North Peace!
Comedians Lars Callieou, Lindsay Webb and Chris Franklin recently took the stage at Chances Casino in Fort St. John. Shailyn Robertson...

T.W. Buck
Oct 9, 20243 min read


RCMP called to keep the peace, resulting in one male being arrested for arson
The local RCMP were called on October 1, to maintain the peace during the removal of unwanted squatters on a private property located...

T.W. Buck
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Huskies get a win for their home opener!
The Fort St. John Huskies beat the Dawson Creek Kodiaks for their home opener on October 5. The Fort St John Huskies were making the...

T.W. Buck
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Truth and Reconciliation Day at Tse’k’wa National Historic Site
On September 30th, the community came together at Tse’k’wa National Historic Site to commemorate Truth and Reconciliation Day. On...

T.W. Buck
Oct 4, 20242 min read


A boat trip on the Pine River ends tragically
One man has lost his life after a riverboat incident on the Pine River, west of Chetwynd. The Chetwynd RCMP received a report on Sunday,...

T.W. Buck
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Suspicious death in Mackenzie, BC
After the suspicious death of an individual in Mackenzie, BC, the BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit (ND MCU) was deployed according...

T.W. Buck
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Cooking with Ma presents: Ma’s Moose Turnovers
"Ma’s Moose Turnovers are in Loving Memory of Elva Kelly (nee Kent)” Pastry: Filling: 2 cups of All-Purpose Flour ¾ lb ground...

Submitted
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Northern Rockies RCMP investigating recent report of shots fired
A recent report of shots fired in the area of Willow Road and Cottonwood Road intersection has the authority’s attention. The Northern...

T.W. Buck
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Northern Rockies RCMP confiscate firearms, drugs, and cash after a traffic stop
After a recent traffic stop conducted by the Northern Rockies RCMP authorities confiscated firearms, narcotics and cash. Photo from the...

T.W. Buck
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Man arrested and charged after ‘dangerous encounter’ in Dawson Creek
Daniel Querin, age 50 was successfully apprehended by the local RCMP after dangerous encounter where he fled from the police, rammed a...

T.W. Buck
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Blindscentz - White Cane Travel
Last time we looked at the white cane and its purpose. Today I will share with you the more practical applications and experiences using...
Edwina Nearhood
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Is your vehicle prepared for winter?
With snow on the doorstep of the Peace, winter tires have been mandatory on most provincial highways since October 1. British Columbia...

T.W. Buck
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Council participates in annual Union of BC Municipalities Convention (UBCM)
The Fort St. John City Council recently participated in the annual Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention, where they interacted...

T.W. Buck
Sep 30, 20241 min read


Do any South Peace readers recognize this truck?
The Dawson Creek RCMP are requesting information about a truck and its driver connected to a road rage incident. Photo from the Dawson...

T.W. Buck
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Last chance to see ‘Life in Layers’ at Peace Gallery North
Life in Layers is a solo art exhibit by Donna Bozarth which opened on September 6th and is on display until September 28th at Peace...

T.W. Buck
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Enbridge names a compressor stations in honour of the Doig River First Nation people
Enbridge’s Compressor Station 1B (CS-1B), situated 5 km south of Taylor, has been renamed ‘Wǫchiigii,’ meaning ‘Peace River.’ Supplied...

T.W. Buck
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Old RCMP building being used for City’s Development Services team
The front counter services opened to the public at the new Development Services Building on September 16, located at the former RCMP...

T.W. Buck
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Local RCMP attempting to reunite survey equipment with its rightful owner
Photo from the Fort St John RCMP media release. On September 3, 2024, at around 10:30 AM, the Fort St. John RCMP were notified about some...

T.W. Buck
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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