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By Karla Marsh Special to the AHN Photo of Bill McDonald supplied by the North Peace Museum Bill McDonald was just a boy of eight in the summer of 1942. His older brother had joined the army the summer before and he suspects his family was concerned about events overseas. But to Bill, “the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the war seemed like another world.” Bill’s mother had taught school at Moberly Lake that year and when she and young Bill returned to Fort St. John at the

Charlie Lake is a place most people in the North Peace know well, whether it's for fishing, paddling or simply driving past, but a new exhibit at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum is encouraging visitors to take a closer look. Science is All Around Us, created by the Charlie Lake Conservation Society, officially opened last week and explores the plants, animals and ecosystems that make Charlie Lake what it is, while showing how everyday observations can contribute to scien

Firefighters from First Nations across British Columbia were in Fort St. John last week for the 41st Annual B.C. Indigenous Firefighter Competition, bringing teams from across the province to the North Peace for three days of training, teamwork and competition. Photos by Richard Olak The event, hosted by the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society, has been running for more than four decades and gives Indigenous fire departments a chance to train together, learn from one an

Five people were injured recently after a dump truck collided with three vehicles at the intersection of 100th Street and Highway 97 in Fort St. John on the afternoon of June 24. Local RCMP responded to the collision around 3:30 in the afternoon, with members from multiple units responding alongside the BC Conservation Officer Service, which assisted with traffic control as emergency crews worked at the scene. BC Emergency Health Services and the Fort St. John Fire Department

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

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

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

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

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

The Street Enforcement Team (SET) of the Fort St. John RCMP recently conducted a search warrant at a residence in the North Peace, resulting in several suspects being arrested briefly. Photo from the RCMP media release According to the RCMP, they conducted a search warrant at a residence on the 9400 block of 105 Avenue on May 21 in Fort St. John, which they claim is part of their ongoing efforts to target illicit drug trafficking while suppressing gang-related activity. Inv