ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS

January 8, 2025   Jimmy Carter passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100.  Although just a teenager who was not very interested in politics, the 1976 US election of Jimmy Carter as President stands out in my memory probably because my dad was following it closely.  Being the youngest of eight kids, I was often exposed to political discussions and debates at the dinner table, and dad liked the relatively unknown humble peanut farmer from the south. As time moved on,

“Tonight, people in British Columbia and around the world will celebrate the year gone by and welcome the year ahead. If your family is...

As the calendar turns, 2025 greets you with fresh energy and limitless potential. This is the year to plant seeds of intention and trust...

Celebrating the Dark Winter Solstice has so much more meaning for me now. On this longest night, as I reflect on the past, it seems to me...

Bear Flat Dispatch December 22, 2024 The BC Government recently announced 9 new wind projects to be built that will produce almost the...

Kelly Shular was arrested following a proactive traffic stop in Fort St John on December 20 and is facing multiple charges. Local RCMP...

Recently Shell Canada Ltd. donated $20,000 to School District 60 in support of the student safety training. Shell Canada Ltd. has kindly...

In 2024, new technology enabled DriveBC to install 22 additional cameras, providing 37 more views to enhance motorist safety,...

The BC Wildfire Service collaborated with individuals and communities in 2024, across British Columbia to combat wildfires and strengthen...

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

SUBMITTED PHOTO While the balmy 'South' has its 'Polar Bear Swim' the north / FSJ has its Blizzard Bike Club New Years Day ride. This...

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

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

A new program will help draw in and keep livestock veterinarians in rural areas of the province while providing ranchers and farmers with...

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

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

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

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

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 months, and the BC election resulted in a new candidate for a different party winning by a landslide here in the North Peace riding. Donald Trump won a decisive victory for the White House, democracy is looking shaky, things don’t look good for Ukraine, and trouble continues in the Middle East.  Meanwhile, measures to deal with climate change are

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...