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Flame thrower among items seized as Dawson Creek man faces a slew of charges

RCMP Michael Lumsden - August 13, 2025

Police got their hands on some hot property after a flame thrower was among items seized during a traffic stop in rural area outside Grande Prairie.

Air Canada’s turbulent negotiations will not impact flights at the North Peace Regional Airport

City of Fort St John Tavi Dhillon - August 13, 2025

Air Canada announced a phased departure in offering certain flights after receiving 72-hour strike notice from the union representing the former Crown Corporation's flight attendants.

Fort St John employee learns $900 lesson after being targeted in crypto scam

RCMP Tavi Dhillon - August 13, 2025

Fort St John’s police is warning residents of a new scam targeting employees at various businesses, as RCMP receive repeated reports within the past few months.

Construction to begin on over-budget Kin Park trail connection project

City of Fort St John Tavi Dhillon - August 13, 2025

Kin Park is continuing to glow up, after Fort St John city council voted to upgrade, and add overlay, to some of the trail – which saw lighting upgrades earlier this summer.

All aboard! Northern Rockies Regional Municipality approves $15k grant for seniors society’s shuttle service

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Tavi Dhillon - August 13, 2025

The Northern Rockies Seniors Society will continue to cruise through the region after the regional municipal council voted in favour of providing a grant for their on-demand shuttle service.

Downtown area in Fort St John to be without water while crews repair leak on August 14

City of Fort St John Tavi Dhillon - August 13, 2025

Residents in a Fort St John neighbourhood will not have water service as of tomorrow morning while the city repairs a water leak in the area.

Mounties ask Fort St John residents to be on the look out for a wanted woman

RCMP Tavi Dhillon - August 13, 2025

The Fort St John RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating wanted woman, Tanis Patricia Lea-Wellard.

B.C. airports brace for Air Canada flight attendant strike

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 13, 2025

Airports in B.C. are bracing for travel disruptions after the union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.

One person is dead after a two-vehicle collision in Fort St John

RCMP Tavi Dhillon - August 12, 2025

A two-vehicle collision on the northbound Alaska Highway in Fort St John claimed the life of one driver.

Northern Health hosts all of B.C.’s active measles cases

Healthcare Tavi Dhillon - August 12, 2025

There are six active measles cases in Northern Health, after a quiet start to the month with no reported, active cases.

Fort St John cashed out with $183k share of Chances Casino’s quarterly revenue

City of Fort St John Tavi Dhillon - August 12, 2025

The house can win or lose in Fort St John’s Chances Casino, but quarterly distributions will be due, and for the first quarter of 2025, the casino paid the city $183,052.40.