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ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS



Thieves have their ‘sights’ on Hunters
Local RCMP continue to investigate multiple theft from vehicle reports in Fort St. John which occurred earlier this month. At around...

T.W. Buck
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Fort Nelson house fire deemed not suspicious
After an investigation by the Northern Rockies RCMP, a house fire which occurred on October 11 in Fort Nelson has been deemed not...

T.W. Buck
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Local RCMP are still looking for the suspect of a hit and run
RCMP are looking for information regarding a hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian on September 21. Photo from the Fort St. John...

T.W. Buck
Oct 14, 20241 min read


A man wanted in connection with a murder in Mackenzie, BC, has been arrested
Drake Kerr was wanted for Second-Degree Murder in Mackenzie, BC, and was arrested by the Mackenzie RCMP on October 4. “We are glad to...

T.W. Buck
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Local RCMP are still looking for the suspect of a hit and run
RCMP are looking for information regarding a hit-and-run incident involving a pedestrian on September 21. Photo from media release. A...

T.W. Buck
Oct 10, 20241 min read


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 the cane as a person with no vision. It is important to remember that each visually impaired person’s experience and ability is unique to them. When approaching these individuals, it is nice to approach by identifying your presence by name or greeting. Sometimes when there is a lot of surrounding noise it is difficult to determine if the con

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
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