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Fort St. John Lego builders invited to participate in a community-wide challenge in celebration of International LEGO Day. Adults and kids of all ages, from little builders to lifelong fans of The LEGO Group, are being asked to recreate their favourite spot in Fort St. John out of LEGO bricks.  From parks and familiar buildings to historical landmarks, this free-thinking competition has no limits on size or structure. There are four categories in this friendly competition: ag

A new all-wheel drive fire engine built specifically for rural emergencies has officially arrived in Dawson Creek. New DC Fire Truck - Peace River Regional District media release The truck was welcomed during a traditional “push-in” ceremony held Friday, Feb. 13 at the City of Dawson Creek Fire Hall. Officials said the ceremony is a long-standing fire service tradition, where firefighters physically push a new engine into the hall for the first time.   Through the Dawson Cree

Temporary classrooms and facilities are currently on their way to the community of Tumbler Ridge, with the first arrivals expected Monday February 16.   The temporary facilities (single wide trailers) are the first steps for the community to put Tumbler Ridge secondary students back into class.   “We know routine and community are important to many in the aftermath of a tragedy and we know change can cause uncertainty,” said Chad Anderson, Chair, Peace River South School Boar

Bear Flat Dispatch February 13, 2026 There are horrific tragedies around the world every day, but a mass killing of kids at a school is the worst. To have that happen not only somewhere in Canada, where such events are rare, but right here in the Peace is devastating.  We have all seen reporting on school shootings in the US, and how residents are often shocked that such a horrible event could take place in their relatively peaceful community and region.  Sadly, now we know h

Thank-you FSJ! My heart smiles and melts each time I go out. I would like to share some great experiences I have had that explain the benefits of community!  One of the social determinants of health is community. I go out more for social interaction than anything else.  Fort St. John, you do not disappoint. The more I find myself out the more I experience people getting used to the idea that I am a person first and the blindness is something need only be accommodated on occas

Nine lives were stolen from their families during a school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, marking the darkest day in the community’s history Victims photos from RCMP media release. Tumbler Ridge RCMP were alerted to the active shooter at the school just after 1 p.m. on February 10 according to a media release and issued a public alert while responding. Officers from Tumbler Ridge RCMP responded to the school within minutes of the call, where there was active gunf

An Agricultural Emergency Response Plan that outlines how to prepare and respond to emergencies has been released by the Peace River Regional District for farmers, producers and processors within the region. The regional agricultural emergency response plan will help local farmers during all phases of an emergency from preparedness, response and recovery. It also describes how emergency management functions in B.C. and highlights roles, responsibilities and contact informatio

The next generation of North Peace hunters took center stage this weekend as the North Peace Rod and Gun Club wrapped up its Annual Rich Petersen Youth Memorial White-Tail, Mule Deer, and Big Game Recognition Awards. Photo submitted by Kim Rose With 24 youth entries recognized and more than 70 people in attendance, this year’s awards night marked one of the most successful turnouts in the event’s history. Organizers say the numbers are an encouraging sign for the future of hu

A group of North Peace residents gathered Sunday afternoon in Fort St. John to remember and raise awareness for Kiara Agnew, the Dawson Creek woman was vacationing with her boyfriend Ryan Friesen in 2023 when she was tragically murdered.  Agnew’s body was discovered beaten to death in a laundry room while Friesen was asleep beside her.People at the gathering held signs with photos and details surrounding this tragedy, speaking with one another and urging justice for Agnew. Fr

People arrived to Peace Gallery North Friday evening to attend the opening of their newest exhibit ‘Natural Resources’, which features driftwood, fabric art, photography, and paint created by two local artists. ‘Natural Resources’ is a two-person show by North Peace artists Miep Burgerjon and Ken Lane. This exhibit was inspired by the beauty that surrounds us in the Peace Region, and the collection features an array of mediums including driftwood art, wood carving, fabric art

British Columbia Conservative Party MLA Sheldon Clare stopped through Fort St. John as part of his campaign for party leadership last week. While in town, he spent time with community members and future voters from Fort St. John. MLA for Prince George–North Cariboo, Sheldon Clare while in Fort St. John for a meet and greet. MLA for Prince George–North Cariboo, Sheldon Clare, announced last month that he would be throwing his name in the ring to run as leader of the Conservati

The police are currently investigating a $250,000 copper theft in the Charlie Lake area, and are asking for the public’s help to catch the thief. Photo of stripped copper from RCMP media releaase The Local RCMP received a report on February 4, stating nearly a quarter of a million dollars’ worth of copper had been stolen and stripped from a location on Lower Cache Creek Road in Charlie Lake, near the Alaska Highway.   The police believe the theft took place at the unmanned ru

September 15th 1958 - January 18th 2026 Vicki-Lee Kelly ( née  Dagg), passed away peacefully with her family by her side, following a short battle with cancer. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Dennis Kelly, her many animal companions and numerous family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Bill and Therese Dagg. Vicki had a deep passion for animals, a love for adventure, an eagerness to work hard and a desire to provide a space where everyone was welc

Fort St. John is giving residents a chance to put on their dancing shoes and mask up for a good cause. The Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society is hosting its inaugural gala, Starry Skye’s Masquerade Gala, on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre. Proceeds from the evening will go toward Skye’s Place, a second-stage housing initiative that helps women and their children rebuild their lives outside of abuse. Skye’s Place has been offering families

Three individuals have been charged in relation to a Dawson Creek murder that took place just over two years ago. Photo of victim 37-year-old Robert Eric Douglas Girbav from the RCMP media release. RCMP responded to 17th Street and 116th Avenue in Dawson Creek on December 31, 2023, after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon their arrival, police located a man inside of a red Dodge Calibre. The man, who was later identified as 37-year-old Robert Eric Douglas Girbav

FSJ RCMP officers Caitlyn Rissanen and Chad Neustaeter attended Prince George Cougars hockey games Jan. 23 to 25 to speak with fans and encourage them to consider careers in Indigenous Policing. The two officers, both part of Fort St. John’s Indigenous Policing Services (IPS) unit, partnered with IPS officers from Prince Rupert, Burns Lake and Chetwynd this past weekend for a regional Indigenous policing recruitment initiative. “The RCMP has over 150 different career speciali

Residents and businesses in the North Peace are being asked to conserve water as the City begins to carry out emergency repairs to a key piece of water infrastructure.   Beginning February 5, crews will start work on the City’s Feeder Water Main, a pipeline that delivers raw water from the City’s wells near the Peace River to the Water Treatment Facility following a recently discovered leak in the line that requires immediate attention.   While the repairs are underway, the C

Tucked away north of town is a growing private museum that quietly holds more than a century of military history and thousands of stories that might otherwise be forgotten. Built around an extensive personal collection of uniforms, artifacts, weapons, letters, and memorabilia, the museum is the life’s work of a McLean Welsh, local historian and collector whose fascination with war history began long before the first display case was assembled.   “I grew up loving stories of h

The wonderful and exclusive treat is being sold at select locations around the region, as Special Olympics Donuts help support local programs and athletes. Tim Hortons and Special Olympics Canada have teamed up to offer the Special Olympics Donut at participating restaurants from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, where 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to local Special Olympics programs. For a short time, customers could purchase the Special Olympics Donut and know that they were helping

Local students have qualified for the Skills Canada BC regional competition coming to Dawson Creek later this month. The winning students after the spaghetti bridge competition at Robert Ogilvie Elementary last Wednesday, who will be going to the Skills Canada BC regionals in Dawson Creek later this month. Students from Alwin Holland Elementary, Taylor Elementary, and Robert Ogilvie Elementary placed high enough at a recent local spaghetti bridge competition, a qualifying eve