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ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS



Have you seen this vehicle?
April 3, 2025, The Dawson Creek RCMP are requesting assistance in identifying a vehicle that struck a pedestrian. Photo from RCMP media...

T.W. Buck
Apr 3, 20251 min read


$1.2 Billion Pipeline Expansion Project Set to Launch in Northeast B.C.
This $1.2 billion expansion of the natural gas pipeline system in northeast B.C., which will create job opportunities for workers...

T.W. Buck
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Huskies are the champions!
The Fort St. John Huskies are the 2024/2025 NWJHL Champions following a hard-fought series that went to game six. Photo by Street Legal...

T.W. Buck
Apr 1, 20251 min read


Provincial health officer claims respiratory illness season is over
British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry declares the end of respiratory illness season. In a statement released on...

T.W. Buck
Apr 1, 20252 min read


The dam update
Site C now has three out of six generators operational and is currently more than 90 percent complete. A media release from BC Hydro near...

T.W. Buck
Apr 1, 20251 min read


B.C. says goodbye to consumer carbon tax
With the removal of the consumer carbon tax in British Columbia, people will experience instant savings. Submitted photo from Shaun Kelly...

T.W. Buck
Apr 1, 20252 min read


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 are two preteen young men in my life that are wonderful navigators! They are quick to offer an elbow to guide me where I need to go. I am still somewhat of a novelty when active with some of my people. They are not accustomed to being my navigators. I definitely felt all the love as many people offered their help. The parking lot is icy said o

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 lately for the sake of my sanity, but alas, one must carry on, so here goes on a hodgepodge of issues: Arlene has been on a disgusting winning streak with our crib games lately. I don’t understand it, because after all I am a better player, and I remind her about that all the time. Since watching the disastrous meeting between Trump, Vance and
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
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