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Dawson Creek RCMP are investigating after two banks in the city were robbed just four days apart, with police now looking into whether the incidents could be connected. The first robbery was reported at about 5:36 p.m. on June 19 after officers were called to the RBC branch on 10th Street. A media release put out by the RCMP said a suspect entered the bank through the east-facing doors wearing a black full-face motorcycle helmet, black jacket, black pants and gloves. Invest

The School District 60 band program is heading into summer on a high note after students earned a string of medals at music festivals across Western Canada, capping off another busy year of performances, travel and countless hours of practice. Supplied photo Among the highlights was the Grade 8 and 9 Junior Concert Band, which brought home a silver award for its performance and a gold medal in sight reading at MusicFest Canada Nationals in Niagara Falls, one of the country's

A 37-year-old Fort St. John man was arrested after RCMP executed a search warrant on 105 Avenue June 18 as part of a drug trafficking investigation. Photo from Fort St. John RCMP media release According to police, members of the Fort St. John Street Enforcement Team uncovered what they describe as a 3D-printed firearm manufacturing operation during the search. RCMP say roughly 20 firearms were found, some completed and others still being assembled. Sergeant Ian Rissanen, comm

By Karla Marsh Life could be pretty wild and woolly in the Peace Country in 1942 and 43, according to Ernie Jarvis. Ernie moved camps for the Public Road Administration and although he spent a lot of his time in the bush, he did have opportunities to travel the new Alaska Highway and to observe town busting at the seams with soldiers. This photo is of Ernie Jarvis, Clarence Crook and Julius Stokke when they came to the Peace Region in 1928. From what Ernie saw, things were

June is Filipino Heritage Month across Canada, and one of the ways Fort St. John is marking the occasion is through the 8th Annual Filipino Canadian Art and Photography Exhibit currently on display at Peace Gallery North. Curated by Ovvian Castrillo Hill and co-curated by Nixxio Castrillo, the exhibit brings together artists from Fort St. John's Filipino-Canadian community and offers visitors a chance to learn a little more about their neighbours through their work. One of

Two children have died following a UTV rollover near Pouce Coupe earlier this month. Dawson Creek RCMP say officers were called to the 13700 block of 207 Road at about 1 p.m. on June 4 following reports of a rollover involving a utility terrain vehicle, commonly known as a side-by-side. Police say five children were in the vehicle when the driver lost control and the UTV rolled several times. An 8-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene. A 7-year-old girl, who police sa

BlindScentz #34 Edwina Nearhood In September 2022, I had a heart transplant. When I woke twelve days later, I discovered that my optic nerve had been permanently damaged during the transplant due to low blood flow for an extended period. I would never again see the light of day. Do not get me wrong as I tell this story. I have navigated a huge adjustment that included grief and learning how to move through the world as a blind person. My recovery was arduous, and I spent an e

Between the music, the market and the giant prints being rolled out in the parking lot, there was no shortage of reasons to stop by Bright Nights in June. Artists prepare and apply ink using rollers before being its layed out for a construction roller to make the final roll, successfully creating wonderful prints on Big Print Day in thew North Peace. The annual three-day event was held at the North Peace Cultural Centre and drew a strong turnout throughout the weekend. Art St

For many families in the Peace, the cadet program has become a family tradition, with multiple generations passing through the same organization over the past 80 years. Supplied photo - 2276 RCACC receives the Freedom of the City Proclamation. Current and former cadets, volunteers, officers and supporters all came together in Fort St. John recently to celebrate 80 years of a program that has been part of the community for generations. The celebrations brought together current

Athletes from the Halfway River First Nations Taekwondo program were back on the road at the end of May, travelling to Red Deer, Alberta to compete in the Champions Challenge tournament and take part in a training seminar led by a world-class coach. Back row: Kaitlyn Gladue bronze- poomsae, silver-sparring, Zachary Souvie gold -poomsae silver-sparring Coach Brooklyn Jodoin

Bear Flat Dispatch. June 6, 2026 Supplied photo The region is being hit hard by caterpillars this spring with lots of bare poplar trees and greasy roads about. Soon the leaves will grow back, and all will be forgotten, but I have heard that some people will need to replant parts of their gardens because the caterpillars cleaned out what was up. We normally are not hit too hard here at Bear Flat by caterpillars, but we sure are this year. The first I noticed was when one of

If you've worked in the trades long enough, you've probably heard the phrase, "Sorry, we're crewed up." A British Columbia heavy equipment operator is hoping to change that with a new online platform designed to connect workers with employers across Canada. Supplied photo - Screen shot from the CrewedUp platform British Columbian heavy equipment operator Tim Mason founded CrewedUp, which is a free online platform designed specifically for trades and blue-collar workers. Mason

My name is Lyle Goldie, and I’ve lived here in Fort St. John for over ten years. I’m the past president of the North Peace Pride Society, and I’ve been involved with Pride events in our community for over a decade. My work with the Pride Society over the years, has really changed how I view our community and it has created so many wonderful connections throughout the city. And these connections are ever growing. Community matters more than ever, not as a happy-go-lucky sloga

The North Peace Rod & Gun Club welcomed shooters from around the region last weekend for the 2026 P.I.T.A. Ram Buckle Shoot. Photo credits: Captured Moments Photography - By Kim Rose According to the club, the event saw a great turnout, with competitors, volunteers and supporters coming together for a busy weekend on the trap line. Like most successful community events, there was plenty happening behind the scenes. The club extended its thanks to the volunteers, scorekeepers,

By Karla Marsh In 1942, Rose Mould had an unusual occupation for a lady. She was a Trapper. Rose Mould sitting on the tree trunk with her husband, Tom, standing and Mrs. Moore in the foreground - Photo from the Fort St. John North Peace Museum Rose and her husband spent their winters harvesting furs and in the spring they travelled to the old Fort Nelson site to take their furs to the trader. In the spring of 1942, when Rose and her husband were coming in from the trapli

Kerry-Lynne Findlay was elected leader of the party on May 30 after a closely contested race that went four rounds before being decided. In the final round, Findlay edged out Caroline Elliott by a margin of 51 per cent to 49 per cent. Photo of Jordan Kealy MLA for Peace River North and Kerry Lynn Finlay - Photo from Jordan Kealy's Facebook “Congratulations to the new leader of the Conservative Party of BC,” wrote Conservative MLA Larry Neufeld online. “It is time for everyone

After nearly two months of playoff hockey, we're down to two teams. The Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights will face off in the Stanley Cup Final after both teams made quick work of their conference finals opponents. Carolina knocked off the Montreal Canadiens in five games, continuing what has been an impressive playoff run. Through three rounds, the Hurricanes have lost just one game and carry a 12-1 record into the final. Vegas arrives well rested after sweep

AI and military initiatives could overtake renewable energy efforts in Critical Mineral Strategy By Georgina Alonso and Jamie Kneen Solar panels. Wind turbines. Heat pumps. These are key technologies in the transition to a low-carbon economy. But their production requires minerals that are in tight supply globally. Solving this problem is one of the key goals of the federal government’s Critical Minerals Strategy. That strategy seeks to ramp up mining of minerals the governme

Festival Plaza was full with colour, music, food, and good conversation on Sunday afternoon as locals gathered for the annual World Fair in Fort St. John. Residents from the community came together on May 31 to explore various cultural displays, performances, meet local organizations, and learn a bit more about the people who call the North Peace home. Visitors traveled from table to table Inside and around the plaza, collecting passport stamps while stopping to chat with v

BC Hydro and the Province announced this week that the project will now be known as The John Horgan Dam and Generating Station, honouring the former premier's role in seeing the project through years of debate, construction and challenges. Shaft for the turbine inside of Site C during construction “We’re proud to name the Site C dam and generating station in honour of former Premier John Horgan,” said Premier David Eby. “John’s leadership and his decision to complete Site C t