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Oktoberfest bringing beer, live music and games to Charlie Lake

Community Celestia Nlemvo -
Grab your lederhosen and get ready for a few days of beer, live music and games in Charlie Lake.

PRRD targets 2028 for aquatic vegetation removal at Charlie and Swan lakes

Environment Celestia Nlemvo -
The Peace River Regional District is moving ahead with plans to tackle excessive aquatic vegetation at Charlie Lake and Swan Lake, but the work is now being targeted for 2028.

Tse’k’wa and UNBC partnership explores cultural meaning of accessibility

Indigenous Celestia Nlemvo -
A collaboration between the Tse’k’wa Heritage Society and University of Northern British Columbia researchers is looking at accessibility through a broader cultural lens, with new funding supporting the work.

Rotary Club to dedicate Peace Pole in Charlie Lake

Community Celestia Nlemvo -
A new symbol of peace is coming to the North Peace this week, as the Rotary Club of Fort St. John prepares to dedicate a Peace Pole at the Ross H. MacLean Rotary R.V. Park.

Northern B.C. records highest rate of toxic drug deaths in province, data shows

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
The toxic drug crisis continues to hit Northern British Columbia harder than anywhere else in the province on a per-capita basis, according to new preliminary data.

South Peace home sales dip in June, but market posts strongest month of 2026

Real Estate Celestia Nlemvo -
Residential real estate activity in the South Peace River region slowed compared with a year ago in June, but the local market still recorded its strongest month of the year and climbed above its long-term average.

Canada Day travel brings heightened safety risks as construction season ramps up across Northeast B.C.

Municipal News Celestia Nlemvo -
With the Canada Day long weekend expected to drive a surge in traffic, road safety officials are warning that busy highways and active construction zones can create some of the highest risks of the summer season.

BC SPCA cautions against leaving pets in cars amid warming temperatures in Peace Region

Peace River Regional District Celestia Nlemvo -
The BC SPCA is urging people in Northeast B.C. to avoid leaving pets inside vehicles as warmer weather moves into the Peace Region.

New B.C. drivers can now complete knowledge test online, improving access for rural communities

Peace River Regional District Celestia Nlemvo -
New drivers in northern British Columbia will no longer have to travel long distances to take the knowledge test required for a learner’s licence, as ICBC launches an online testing option.

Updated: Mounties identify Charlie Lake homicide victim

Crime Darin Bain -
The Fort St. John RCMP were called to an incident at the Charlie Lake boat ramp at around 11:10 p.m. on Friday. Police had learned several people had been involved in an altercation, during which one person sustained serious injuries. 

$250k of copper wire stolen from unmanned site in Charlie Lake

RCMP Tavi Dhillon -
About $250,000 worth of copper wire was stolen from an unmanned gas site in rural Charlie Lake.

Eight arrested and dozens of firearms seized by Fort St John RCMP

RCMP Tavi Dhillon -
Eight Peace region residents were arrested, and 55 firearms, as well as suspected drugs, were seized by the Fort St John RCMP late last week.  

Bear-ly any changes reported in year-end black bear report

Fish & Wildlife Tavi Dhillon -
No major changes were reported from the Peace in the management of black bears throughout the area.  

Rolling power outages scheduled for pole replacement in north Peace

Traffic & Closures Tavi Dhillon -
Some properties in rural areas near Fort St. John will temporarily go without power in the coming days as the provincial power provider carries out a pole replacement, according to BC Hydro.

Police seek footage and information after alleged arson in Charlie Lake

RCMP Tavi Dhillon -
A building was “engulfed in flames” after an alleged act of arson, according to Mounties in Fort St John. 

Peace region board inks agreement with BC Hydro to monitor impact of Site C on wastewater treatment

Peace River Regional District Tavi Dhillon -
With Site C now fully operational, BC Hydro and the Peace River Regional District have updated how they will manage systems impacted by the project — and who will be responsible if problems arise.  
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