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ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS



The province reflects on wildfires and building climate resiliency
The BC Wildfire Service collaborated with individuals and communities in 2024, across British Columbia to combat wildfires and strengthen...

T.W. Buck
Dec 31, 20242 min read


How many trees were planted in B.C throughout 2024?
Provincial efforts saw more than 280 million trees planted throughout BC’s forests during 2024. Caring for B.C.'s forests has...

T.W. Buck
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Blizzard Bike Club New Years Day ride
SUBMITTED PHOTO While the balmy 'South' has its 'Polar Bear Swim' the north / FSJ has its Blizzard Bike Club New Years Day ride. This...
Pat Ferris
Dec 31, 20241 min read


Wonowon Elementary is about to get an upgrade
Upgrades to Wonowon Elementary in northeastern B.C. will result in an improved and expanded school, featuring enhanced accessibility for...

T.W. Buck
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Local RCMP apprehend repeat offender in FSJ
Local RCMP were conducting a targeted investigation on December 10, regarding recent break and enters around Fort St. John Photo from the...

T.W. Buck
Dec 17, 20241 min read


New funding aims to attract more veterinarians to rural areas in British Columbia
A new program will help draw in and keep livestock veterinarians in rural areas of the province while providing ranchers and farmers with...

T.W. Buck
Dec 16, 20242 min read


A few things to do during the Holidays!
1 . Peace Country Christmas: A Hallmark Parody Musical at the North Peace Cultural Centre (NPCC) December 19, 7:30-9:30pm. 2 . Home for...

T.W. Buck
Dec 16, 20242 min read


The North Peace welcomes nine new medical professionals
Northern Health and the City of Fort St. John announced the welcoming of nine new medical professionals into the North Peace. The North...

T.W. Buck
Dec 16, 20242 min read


North Peace says heartfelt goodbye to local watering hole
Local watering hole Casey’s Pub has been reduced to ash, following a significant structure fire on December 8. Seven apparatus and 16...

T.W. Buck
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Police canine locates suspect In the South Peace
Police Dog Services and canine Rev helped RCMP locate and arrest a suspect after he allegedly broke into a rural residence. Photo from...

T.W. Buck
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Bear Flat Dispatch: Life Goes on at Ninety-Nine
The year 2024 has been another crazy eventful year. On a local level, BC Hydro flooded the entire Site C reservoir in less than 2 ½...
Ken Boon
Dec 16, 20241 min read


The Velveteen Rabbit Poem
The fists pounded on every door in the home. The pads of their feet are rhythmic as the two boys roam. "What did Santa bring me?" the...
Norma Rae
Dec 16, 20242 min read


BLINDSCENTZ:IN SEARCH OF CONFIDENCE
My second heartversary has come and gone which means I have not seen the light of day for a long time. Memories and colors have lost...

Edwina Nearhood
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Toxic Drug Alert in the North Peace
Northern Health & First Nations Health Authority issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Fort St. John on December 13. A pink substance marketed...

T.W. Buck
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Bullet on the loose in Fort St. John
Homeowner reports damage to Fort St. John RCMP caused by a stray bullet. Photo from the Fort St. John RCMP Local RCMP received a report...

T.W. Buck
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Assault leads to an arrest in the North Peace
A single individual finds themself in custody following an assault near the 259 rd. Local RCMP were called around 8:30pm on Monday,...

T.W. Buck
Dec 13, 20241 min read


An individual is facing charges following multiple investigations
Several charges involving Coby Roy Skiffington have been approved by the BC Prosecution Service according to a media release. ...

T.W. Buck
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Head - on collision claims a life
A multi-vehicle collision near Shepherds Inn on Highway 97 has claimed a life. The local RCMP received a report on Monday, November 25,...

T.W. Buck
Dec 5, 20241 min read


December Library Report
Dear Fort St. John, November went by quickly, and December promises to be just as busy. Not only do we have returning programs like:...
Matthew Rankin
Dec 5, 20242 min read


The Dam reservoir is full, now what?
BC Hydro announced early last month that the Site C reservoir finished filling after 11 weeks, with a 43-meter increase to water level at...

T.W. Buck
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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