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Fort St. John photographer wins BC SPCA wildlife photography contest

Fish & Wildlife Celestia Nlemvo -
A Fort St. John photographer has earned first place in a provincewide wildlife photography contest, capturing the attention of judges with a photo of a fox.

Taber, Tumbler Ridge trade jerseys after Hockeyville showdown

Hockey My Peace Region Now -
What is said to have begun as a friendly competition between two communities in the Kraft Hockeyville competition finished with what has been described as a celebration of sportsmanship and friendship between the Town of Taber and Tumbler Ridge.

Jaw-dropping 58 shot by former Smithers golfer

Sports Logan Flint -
Kaleb Gorbahn recorded a 13-under-par 58 over the 18-hole course.

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

Steven D. Cope takes helm of Fort St. John Sunrise Rotary Club

Community Celestia Nlemvo -
A familiar face in Fort St. John's legal community is stepping up to lead one of the city's service groups into a new era of growth and collaboration.

Fort St. John Men’s Shed plans block party to connect community and support local growth

Municipal News Celestia Nlemvo -
What started as an idea over coffee has grown into a community anchor and now the Fort St. John Men’s Shed is looking to bring the entire neighbourhood together.

Fort St. John declares September Literacy Month, highlighting local programs

Municipal News Celestia Nlemvo -
September will officially be Literacy Month in Fort St. John, with the city putting a spotlight on the local programs and resources helping residents build essential literacy skills.

Fort St. James adventure seeker swims the length of Stuart Lake

Lifestyle Darin Bain -
At 90 kilometres long, Stuart Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in British Columbia. Kristen Cooper swam it in nine days.

From one truck to Freedom of the City: Brian Surerus honoured for lifetime of building Fort St. John

Community Celestia Nlemvo -
A teenager who arrived in Fort St. John with little more than a backpack and a willingness to work has become one of the community's most influential business leaders.

Tumbler Ridge fossil discovery sheds light on rare tyrannosaur species in B.C.

Education Celestia Nlemvo -
A fossil discovered along a riverbank near a Tumbler Ridge campsite is helping scientists learn more about one of the prehistoric era’s most recognizable predators.

Fort St. John Public Library launches barbecue raffle to raise $30,000 for summer reading program

Community Celestia Nlemvo -
The Fort St. John Public Library is turning up the heat on its fundraising efforts with a barbecue raffle aimed at raising $30,000 to support its summer reading program and other community initiatives.

Dawson Creek veterinary clinic earns national “Practice of the Year” honour from veterinary association

Community Celestia Nlemvo -
A veterinary clinic in Dawson Creek is being recognized on the national stage for its work across the Peace Region.

From Fort St. John to Toronto

Hockey Brendan Pawliw -
From northern B.C. rinks to professional hockey's biggest stage, Brooke Disher has taken the next step in her career.

Hudson’s Hope opens new waterfront recreation area

Community Kate Brown -
A new waterfront recreation area is opening in Hudson’s Hope as the community prepares for the summer tourism season.

From Tumbler Ridge to the Bridge City: Brayden Lindsay ready to get work with Saskatoon Blades

Hockey Brendan Pawliw -
Brayden Lindsay of Tumbler Ridge, says it was “a dream come true” after the Saskatoon Blades selected the 14-year-old forward 162nd overall in the eighth round of the WHL Prospects Draft on Thursday.

Naming rights for ‘flagship’ sport centre to be sold

City of Fort St John Tavi Dhillon -
After 15 years, Fort St John’s Pomeroy Sport Centre will be renamed. The centre will join other recreation facilities in the city’s new naming rights partnership program.  
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.