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Aries (March 21 – April 19) Your energy is high this week, but so is your impatience. Take a breath before reacting, especially in line at the grocery store or while scraping frost off your windshield. A small delay now saves a bigger headache later. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Comfort is calling, and you’re answering. This is a good week to slow down, cook something warm, and enjoy the simple things. A practical decision made midweek pays off by the weekend. Gemini (May 21 –

The local RCMP have issued a Public Service Announcement reminding residents to lock the doors of their vehicle if idling to warm up. An SUV was stolen from outside of a liquor store, while it was warming up on December 30, just after 11pm according to the release. Shortly after, around 1am on December 31, RCMP said a vehicle was stolen from outside a restaurant while idling to keep warm.   “It is our experience in winter that when a vehicle was stolen while running, the owne

Humanity is preparing to send astronauts back to the moon for the first time in over half a century, carrying these individuals farther from Earth than any crewed mission in decades and reigniting a sense of possibility which was once defined by the Space Age. Photo credit: Nasa website Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission in its Artemis program and will send four astronauts on a journey around the Moon, marking humanity’s return to deep-space exploration beyond low Eart

A familiar name with roots in northern Alberta has been tapped for a key international role. Photo credit: Chrystia Freeland Facebook Former Canadian deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland, who hails from Peace River, has been appointed as Ukraine’s new economic development advisor. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the appointment early Monday, praising Freeland’s background and experience. In a statement, Zelenskyy said Freeland brings extensive expertise i

The snowmobiling and backcountry community near Tumbler Ridge are grieving the death of one of their own after Avalanche Canada announced that one person was killed by an avalanche while riding near Tumbler Ridge in the Bullmoose area. Photo of right hand side of the avalanche taken the day after the incident - Photo credit Avalanche Canada One individual has lost their life to an avalanche in northeastern British Columbia, about 35km southwest of Tumbler Ridge, which was tri

Where did 2025 go? As I look back, I am truly celebrating all of the wins much like new parents do with their child’s first few years.  This past year I passed some great milestones that included: *First solo 5 km walk *First solo trip to mall and nail spa *First participation as a speaker  in a panel at a  UBC Conference *First time making all my own travel arrangements. *First solo trip via plane complete with gate changes to connecting flights *Taught a winter solstice kun

North Peace residents can now donate to the Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) when you recycle using the Return-It App. Supplied photo The FSJACL is collaborating with the Return-It App to raise money to support people with developmental disabilities and complex needs in Fort St. John. This initiative allows residents who use the Return-It App to direct their refunds back to FSJACL, turning your empty beverage containers into support for a good cause. “M

Fort St. John RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a middle-aged man wanted on multiple warrants, including two counts of sexual assault. Photo from the RCMP media release Local police have requested the publics assistance to locate Ralph Junior Achla, a 43-year-old who is currently wanted in relation to several warrants. These warrants include two counts of Sexual Assault, Obstruction of a Peace Officer, Uttering Threats, Impaired Operation of a Vehicle, and the

The local police have reached out to the public for help locating Taylor Lepine, a 32 year old woman who is currently wanted in relation to warrant for Theft Under $5000. Photo from the RCMP media release The RCMP describe Lepine as: 5 feet 4 inches tall (162 cm), 128 lbs (58 kg), Caucasian female, Green eyes, Blonde dyed hair, Has a tattoo of lips on the right side of her neck.   Fort St. John RCMP have asked anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Lepine to con

Bear Flat Dispatch.  January 1, 2026 "There have been a lot of changes in the Peace River Valley in the last decade.  Here is an opinion piece that I wrote on January 1, 2016 about our New Year’s Eve celebration on the banks of the Peace River at historic Rocky Mountain Fort" - Ken Boon Supplied Photo On the south bank of the Peace River, just a short distance upstream from the mouth of the Moberly River, is the site of historic Rocky Mountain Fort in Northeast BC.  It was es

Local RCMP responded to a report of an unknown male holding a handgun while attempting to enter a residence located near 111th Avenue and Peace River Road in Fort St. John, just after 6pm on December 30. RCMP media release A containment area was set up by the Fort St. John RCMP officers who responded swiftly to the reports, and after numerous callouts were made by the officers, a male suspect surrendered to the police without incident according to the release.   Police locate

Proof that small efforts add up, Fort St. John RCMP members turned a year’s worth of recycled bottles and cans into $670 for the North Peace Forgotten Felines Society. Marion Bergman received a donation of $670 from Jose Fornelli on behalf of the Fort St John RCMP - FSJ RCMP The funds that were raised for   North Peace Forgotten Felines Society , collected by Detention Services Supervisor Jose Fornelli, will help support ongoing care for feral cats in the region.   The North

As many locals, friends, and family filtered through the doors on 100th Street, Saturday, Dec. 6, it marked the official opening of Tanalea L. Belter CPA Inc., Fort St. John’s ‘funkiest’ accounting firm and one that’s already rooted firmly in the community’s past. Photo of Tanalea and her husband Cameron Belter The office is located in a renovated downtown building with a story of its own. Long before spreadsheets and tax filings, the structure once belonged to Fort St. John’

With winter weather conditions worsening across the Peace Region, Fort St. John RCMP are reminding drivers to slow down and be prepared. Police say the combination of snowfall, blowing snow and colder temperatures has already seen an increase in weather-related collisions across the detachment area. With much more winter weather in the forecast, officers including Police Service Dog Mako and his handler are patrolling and responding to incidents. December is one of the most d

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19) You’re full of energy this week, even as the days stay short. Channel it into helping someone else, either shoveling a neighbour’s walk or lending a hand at a holiday event will bring unexpected cheer. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20) Comfort is calling. Whether it’s a home-cooked meal, a warm drink, or a quiet night in, you’ll find joy in slowing down. Don’t feel guilty for skipping the rush, peace is your gift this week. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20) You may find

The days are getting shorter and for some people that might mean sinking deeper into winter blues, but for the rest of us in Fort St. John it means outdoor ice rinks are back. A number of outdoor rinks around town opened over the last couple of weeks and with that came the familiar sounds of sticks clacking on boards, skates on ice, and kids wrapped from head to toe, learning how to not fall over.  This sort of energy and activity can make even the coldest weather feel a litt

Two individuals were pronounced dead, and one was transported to Vancouver following a serious highway crash north of Pink Mountain earlier last week. According to Fort St. John RCMP, general duty officers and the BC Highway Patrol were called to a two-vehicle collision involving two tractor trailer units, which occurred during adverse winter driving conditions at around 1:39 pm on December 8. Police say two men were pronounced deceased at the scene, and a third man was taken

The smell of fresh pine and cinnamon hung in the air at Peace Gallery North last weekend, as shoppers drifted from table to table browsing everything from beautiful paintings, canned goods, painted saws, crystal books, and unique jewelry at this year’s Christmas market. The month-long Christmas Market opened at the Gallery on November 28, and will remain open until Christmas eve, presenting a wonderful collection of colorful art and other goods for guests to browse as they na

Enbridge was live at the Caffeination Station in Taylor, BC, thanking the community for their cooperation and continued support of the Aspen Point Program. -Photo from Caffeination Station Locals were invited to the Caffeination Station to enjoy a warm coffee and complimentary baked goods on December 9, where members of the construction team were present to answer questions regarding the project’s progress. There were plenty of delicious snacks and no shortage of hot coffee,

A familiar face around the council table in Taylor is being celebrated for a big milestone. - Photo from the District of Taylor's Facebook Councillor Ponto has reached 20 years of service on council, marking two decades on the municipal stage which included participating in important discussions, decisions, and events that have made up life in the District of Taylor over that time.  From local issues and concerns to long-term plans as the community has evolved, she has had a