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ALASKA HIGHWAY NEWS



A new beginning: Ground broken on Canada’s first Indigenous Healing Centre
Northeastern B.C. residents are one step closer to having a new addictions treatment and recovery Centre open its doors in their...
M.Wright
Jun 29, 20253 min read


Peace Villa Expansion Approved for Fort St. John
Residents in northeastern B.C. will soon benefit from more long-term care options, as the business plan for expanding Peace Villa in Fort...
M.Wright
Jun 29, 20252 min read


Boundary Lake Water Station to Reopen End of June
T he Boundary Lake Water Station in Electoral Area B is scheduled to reopen during the week of June 30. The water station was closed on...

T.W. Buck
Jun 28, 20251 min read


Chain reaction: Bike theft reports lead to the recovery of stolen merchandise
$1200 worth of merchandise was recovered following the arrest of a bicycle thief in the North Peace. A female was reported to the RCMP...

T.W. Buck
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Fort St. John Pride Walk celebrates love and inclusion
The North Peace Pride Society is hosting their 10th annual Pride Walk in Fort St. John. The Pride Walk and festival will be held at...

T.W. Buck
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Possession of imitation firearm charges laid in the North Peace
An imitation firearm was discovered on a suspect whom RCMP had arrested following reports of shoplifting. Photo from media release. Local...

T.W. Buck
Jun 4, 20251 min read


Sawdust and skill at Chainsaw Carving Championship
The annual Chetwynd Chainsaw Championship is back June 5-7th 8:00am – 6:00pm, and June 8th 8:00am – 1:00pm. Photos from a previous...

T.W. Buck
Jun 4, 20251 min read


A local athlete is driving dreams and on par for glory
North Peace golfer Levi Fowler will be competing at the 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games. Photo of Kim Turney, Levi Fowler and...

T.W. Buck
Jun 4, 20251 min read


#19 Blindscentz
NATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY WEEK National Accessibility Week is from May 25th to May 31. The purpose of the week is to bring awareness of the...

Edwina Nearhood
Jun 4, 20253 min read


Hair today, gone tomorrow at the 26th annual Bluey Day
The North Peace community spirit was shining bright as the Bluey Day fundraiser surpassed their targeted goal of $100,000. Photos...

T.W. Buck
Jun 4, 20251 min read


Fire damages RCMP detachment in Fort Nelson
The Northern Rockies RCMP detachment was set on fire recently, causing damage and a temporary evacuation. The blaze was allegedly set...

T.W. Buck
Jun 4, 20251 min read


Pilot injured in plane crash near Mackenzie, B.C.
A SPOT SOS was activated in a remote area near Mackenzie, B.C, prompting an immediate response from RCMP and SAR. The Mackenzie RCMP...

T.W. Buck
Jun 2, 20251 min read


Our Beloved Queen
The king is dead long live the queen. When I watched the King arriving by plane in Canada recently, it reminded me of when his parents...

Submitted
Jun 1, 20252 min read


Obituary for Kathy Kay McKnight
February 16, 1955 – May 6, 2025 Kathy Kay McKnight, age 70, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. ...

T.W. Buck
May 19, 20252 min read


Something to smile about!
More than $32,000 raised this year in the North Peace during the Smile Cookie Campaign. Supplied photos Paying it Forward was the theme...

T.W. Buck
May 19, 20251 min read


Suspicious fires raise eyebrows
The RCMP are looking into numerous suspicious fires in the Hasler Flats area. Numerous fires in the Pine Pass were reported to the...

T.W. Buck
May 19, 20251 min read


Suspect acquired after shots fired in FSJ
Multiple reports of shots fired in the North Peace have resulted in the arrest of Kelly Shular. A suspect has been identified in a home...

T.W. Buck
May 19, 20252 min read


More than $4 million rewarded to City to reduce flood risks
The City of Fort St. John has received $4.2 million to reduce flood risks from various hazards in a changing climate. These funds from...

T.W. Buck
May 19, 20252 min read


Celebrating the heart of healthcare
National Nursing Week honoured the woman and men who play vital roles in our health care system May 12 – 18. There are many types of...

T.W. Buck
May 19, 20251 min read


Fire ban enacted amid rising risk
The Prince George Fire Centre has enacted a fire prohibition which began on May 16 throughout the Peace region. A prohibition for...

T.W. Buck
May 19, 20251 min read
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