ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS

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

Mrs. Helen Westmoreland of High River, Alberta passed away at the High River Hospital on January 13, 2026 at the age of 94 years. Helen is survived by her children, Mae, Brenda, Gloria, George, Rick, Terry-Lee, Deborah, Dale and their spouses, her grandchildren Jason, Kevin, Kyle, Tanis, Danielle, Gabriel, Riley, Jordan, Brendan, Marco and Jackson, and her great grandchildren, Evan, Joelle, Booker, Brahm, Madeline, J.R., Thea, Elena, and Paul, her sister, Ilene and -in-laws,.

It is with profound sadness that our family shares the unexpected news that our mom, our dad's loving wife and our children's and grandchildren's "Nanny" has passed away. During the night as she slept, she passed peacefully into eternity. Though we are grieving her loss, we are comforted by the knowledge that she is at peace. Born July 3, 1941, to Cyril and Dorothy Duncan, Gayle graduated from Thurmont High School, class of 1959. After graduation, she worked for Sutton Constr

The BC Highway Patrol is currently asking for anyone who might have seen or have video of the fatal crash which took place recently near Wonowon to come forward and contact the BC Highway Patrol. The aftermath of the collision on Highway 97 North near Wonowon with the black Dodge Caravan in the foreground and the green F350 and police vehicles in the background - RCMP photo Police were called up the Alaska Highway on January 26 around noon, following a head on collision that

Multiple tips came into the RCMP following the original media release for shots fired in Fort Nelson on January 19, leading to the arrest of one individual who will appear in court on April 23, 2026. Photo of multiple firearms and some personal belongings the police say are connected to the shots fired on January 18 - RCMP photo A search warrant was executed at a residence in Fort Nelson First Nation on January 22, following several tips from the community which led to a susp

Multiple search warrants were executed on January 23, stretching between Fort St. John, Cecil Lake, Charlie Lake resulting in eight arrests being made and their seizure of more than 50 firearms. Photo credit: Fort St. John RCMP Local RCMP were busy conducting search warrants in northern BC on January 23, including five in Fort St. John, one in Charlie and one in Cecil Lake. An investigation regarding local organized crime and

Bear Flat Dispatch. January 19, 2026 It was recently reported that some individuals are negatively affected by the fumes when having to walk through the perfume and mascara department at the local Shoppers Drug Mart. That has never bothered me, but it does seem somewhat strange how everyone is routed through that particular section to gain access to the entire store, including the pharmacy and post office departments. I always thought it must just be a marketing ploy. Howe