Aries ( Mar 21 – Apr 19 ) The crisp air fuels your energy, but patience is your ally this week. Take time to enjoy the changing leaves...

Peace Gallery North is inviting the community to wander through the colours, textures and stories created by the hands of Julene Gunther before the exhibit closes on September 27. The opening reception for 'The Sky's The Limit' at Peace Gallery North was held on Sept. 5, drawing a packed house that filled the gallery with community spirit, conversation and colour.   Anchored in acrylic and oil on canvas, the show also features striking pieces that incorporate glass and maps i

September is a month of many anniversaries. I would like to start with a message of utmost gratitude to my heart donor and their family. Without their incredible loss and thoughts of care and giving at a most difficult time, I would not be here. It has been the gift of this family that has been the largest driver helping me to get back-up and live my best life! I received my heart transplant on the first day of fall 2022.The beginning of autumn often symbolizes reflection, le

A sombre but united crowd of residents attended an event in Fort St. John’s Centennial Park on Friday to honour and remember Charlie Kirk...

RCMP engaged in a day long manhunt on Sept 11, searching high and low for a Fort St. John man with warrants before making their arrest...

The Fort St. John Rotary Club held their ninth annual Drive Thru Breakfast in the Safeway parking lot on September 11, serving hot...

Four arrests were made after a road rage incident near Fort St. John which resulted in the seizure of drugs, cash, firearms and...

The opioid crisis is often framed as an urban problem, but the Peace Region is facing its own hidden emergency.   Rising overdose deaths,...

A 28-year-old woman was arrested in connection to a stabbing in the North Peace which took place in a parking lot in Fort St. John.   RCMP says the incident occurred at approximately 1: 46 p.m. on Aug. 28, 2025, in the vicinity of 99 Avenue and 100 Street. Officers were called to attend to a report of a male who was stabbed in the chest and secured the scene. The suspect was located and arrested approximately 10 minutes after officers were dispatched to the location. The vict

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) The crisp air brings clarity. You’ll feel an extra push of energy this week—channel it into finishing a project...

With cybercrime affecting the North Peace at an increasing rate, the City of Fort St. John will be hosting the Northern Cyber Defence...

Fall is definitely in the air in the north! Long hot summer days and cool nights bring with them my favourite smells of fall. I do love...

The second annual ABC Recycling’s Scrap Drive was a smashing hit in the North Peace, raising a staggering $22,102 with roughly 150 tons of scrap that was donated in support of local healthcare. The Summer Scrap Drive ran from July 1 st  to September 1 st  and encouraged the community to bring their scrap to ABC Recycling in support of the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation and to improve local healthcare here in Fort St. John.   “We saw a lot more donations from the general pu

Community input regarding the Jackfish Community Hall’s future has been sought by the Peace River Regional District (PRRD).   The...

The annual Community Awards are divided into four categories which include businesses, individuals, recognizing outstanding youth, and non-profit organizations that positively impact this community. The 2025 nominees are comprised of dedicated and passionate community members whose contributions to the North Peace have exceeded all expectations including long-standing volunteers and youth leaders.   This year’s nominees were Amber Rosario, Angele Heinrichs, Bailey Gauvin-Maye

The RCMP are requesting information regarding a severe assault that took place in Fort St. John on September 1.   The assault which took place close to the intersection of 99 th Avenue and 98 th  Street was reported to the RCMP around 2:40pm.   A single male victim was located by frontline police who swiftly responded to the call. The individual was transported to the Fort St. John Hospital with serious injuries to be treated.   “Because this incident occurred in broad dayli

Health authorities are warning of an increase in overdose events in Fort St. John, and a health warning was issued which is set to expire on Sept 4, per a media release on August 21. They have also noted some recent cases "involved atypically prolonged periods of sedation and irresponsiveness, with some patients requiring larger-than-usual doses of naloxone to reverse their condition." Overdoses are being reported in those who are smoking and injecting. As overdose numbers co

There’s something special about the way Fort St. John rallies together, and this year’s Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen was another reminder of that. On Thursday, Aug. 14, the store was filled with families, friends and coworkers who all stopped in for a Blizzard to beat the heat while making a difference for kids who need it most.   The Fort St. John Dairy Queen hosted the heartwarming Miracle Treat Day alongside hundreds of locations across Canada, selling more than 1600 B

The City of Fort St. John takes the leadership role for a new aquatics facility after the PRRD dissolves North Peace Leisure Facility...

Aries (Mar 21–Apr 19) : The chill in the air sparks fresh motivation. Take bold steps now, and you’ll gather momentum before winter slows...