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2 months ago

Fort St. John seeks new emergency support volunteers as wildfire season approaches – Energeticcity.ca The City of Fort St. John is looking for volunteers to help the community during evacuations and other emergencies.

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - “Fort St. John seeks new emergency support volunteers as wildfire season approaches” energeticcity.ca/2026/01/29/f... - @energeticcity.bsky.social

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2 months ago

Northeast B.C. starts 2026 by confirming 11 new measles cases – Energeticcity.ca The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has reported 11 new confirmed measles cases in its first case count update of 2026, all of which came from northeast B.C.

“On January 8th, Northern Health reported an exposure location at Lonestar Nightlife in Fort St. John during New Year’s Eve celebrations between December 31st at 11 p.m. and January 1st at 3 a.m.” energeticcity.ca/2026/01/08/n... - @energeticcity.bsky.social

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4 months ago

Fort St. John coffee shop earns nomination for 2026 Canadian Choice Award Canadian Choice Awards, which recognize small and medium-sized businesses across Canada, has named Bean UpNorth Coffee House as an official nominee for 2026.

Fort St. John coffee shop earns nomination for 2026 Canadian Choice Award #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Firefighter hit by vehicle returns to Dawson Creek to continue treatment Captain Brooks Gower, who was struck by a passing vehicle on Highway 97 in October, will continue treatment at Dawson Creek and District Hospital.

Firefighter hit by vehicle returns to Dawson Creek to continue treatment #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

‘Something you truly need to see’: Dawson Creek declares Para Cup Week as city prepares to host elite event The 2025 Para Hockey Cup at Dawson Creek's Ovintiv Events Centre will feature squads from Canada, China, Czechia and the United States in the tournament starting November 30th.

‘Something you truly need to see’: Dawson Creek declares Para Cup Week as city prepares to host elite event #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Women’s Resource Society calls for food donations ahead of holiday season The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society issued a public call for Outreach Store donations due to a rise in demand amid a supply shortage.

Women’s Resource Society calls for food donations ahead of holiday season #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Fort St. John officers search for 62-year-old wanted man Lawrence Henyu is wanted by the Fort St. John RCMP for one count of theft and one count of driving while prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Fort St. John officers search for 62-year-old wanted man #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Foundry BC marks 10 years of youth support as Fort St. John centre moves through development To recognize its anniversary, Foundry BC has launched a campaign highlighting the stories of people connected to its services. 

Foundry BC marks 10 years of youth support as Fort St. John centre moves through development #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Silent vigil held for femicide victims, including Fort St. John woman The Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter paid tribute to 15 women who were killed in B.C. in 2025, including Emily Ogden, a 24-year-old from Fort St. John. 

Silent vigil held for femicide victims, including Fort St. John woman #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Eight arrests made after police search residence and recover ‘stolen tools’ The search warrant executed by Fort St. John RCMP officers on November 21st was related to a drug trafficking investigation.

Eight arrests made after police search residence and recover ‘stolen tools’ #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Six Huskies selected to participate in NWJHL All-Star Game The Huskies will be part of the East/West division all-star team at the NWJHL's All-Star Game this weekend at the North Peace Arena.

Six Huskies selected to participate in NWJHL All-Star Game #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Third park bathroom graffitied in spate of vandalism incidents Fort St. John police were called to Mathews Park on October 7th where one of the public bathrooms had been defaced with graffiti.

Third park bathroom graffitied in spate of vandalism incidents #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Have you seen missing Kiyara? Police search for 16-year-old Missing sixteen-year-old Kiyara Blue is believed to be in the Fort St. John area.

Have you seen missing Kiyara? Police search for 16-year-old #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Council approves new multi-use pavilion construction in Surerus Park The City of Fort St. John council has approved a major construction project in Surerus Park for a new pavilion to be finished in mid 2026.

Council approves new multi-use pavilion construction in Surerus Park #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

RCMP report decreased crime, increased gang violence The Fort St. John RCMP have reported decreased criminal activity but increased gang-related violence and activity in their October 2025 report to city council.

RCMP report decreased crime, increased gang violence #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Dawson Creek launches virtual building inspection services amid hiring struggles The temporary measure from the City of Dawson Creek comes amid a four-month recruitment effort for a permanent building inspector.

Dawson Creek launches virtual building inspection services amid hiring struggles #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

RCMP hunt for man wanted on multiple warrants Nicholas Stafford, 34, is wanted by the Fort St. John RCMP on multiple charges.

RCMP hunt for man wanted on multiple warrants #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

MRI idea was later addition to Dawson Creek hospital plans, bosses reveal Members of Northern Health, Arc Resources and the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation spoke to Energeticcity.ca after Arc donated $1.5 million to the MRI fundraising campaign.

MRI idea was later addition to Dawson Creek hospital plans, bosses reveal #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

MLA thanks doctor who came out of retirement to advise over Tumbler Ridge healthcare on-call cuts ‘crisis’ Peace River South’s MLA Larry Neufeld paid tribute to Dr Charles Helm, a doctor and paleontologist who has come out of retirement to fight the emergency room on-call hours cuts at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre. 

MLA thanks doctor who came out of retirement to advise over Tumbler Ridge healthcare on-call cuts ‘crisis’ #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Court Report: November 17th to 21st Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between November 17th to 21st.

Court Report: November 17th to 21st #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Dawson Creek loses orthopedic surgeon and hiring efforts hit stumbling block Northern Health is tackling an orthopedic vacancy in Dawson Creek after the departure of a surgeon.

Dawson Creek loses orthopedic surgeon and hiring efforts hit stumbling block #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Trackers edged in U-18 Western Canada Showdown The U-18 North East BC Trackers took on teams from around Western Canada from November 20th to 23rd in Calgary, Alberta.

Trackers edged in U-18 Western Canada Showdown #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Dawson Creek council ponders new city flag The City of Dawson Creek council is debating a new flag and coat of arms following an "administrative cleanup" report from staff.

Dawson Creek council ponders new city flag #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

North Peace Grizzlies drop opening soccer provincial matches The NPSS senior boys' soccer squad took part in the AAA provincial tournament from November 20th to 22nd at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.

North Peace Grizzlies drop opening soccer provincial matches #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue seeks emergency water training The Peace River Regional District board of directors has endorsed the Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue society in its quest to become swiftwater-capable.

Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue seeks emergency water training #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Nearly 200 drivers slapped with speeding tickets, 24 cars impounded in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek in one month Almost 200 speeding tickets were issued to drivers in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek during October as part of the 2025 Drive Relative to Conditions campaign.

Nearly 200 drivers slapped with speeding tickets, 24 cars impounded in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek in one month #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

First Nations’ economic arm partners with Alberta energy and construction companies Two Alberta-based companies - The Crossing Group and Nakoda Energy - have partnered with West Moberly Corporate Alliance, the economic arm of West Moberly First Nations.

First Nations’ economic arm partners with Alberta energy and construction companies #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Light A Moose 2025 In this edition of the Weekly Review, we share the results of the 22nd Annual Light A Moose Radiothon. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.

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4 months ago

Light a Moose radiothon surpasses $150k goal for 2025, raising $1.5 million since 2004 Moose FM's 22nd annual Light a Moose radiothon raised at least $151,000 for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation.

Light a Moose radiothon surpasses $150k goal for 2025, raising $1.5 million since 2004 #news #fortstjohn #yxj

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4 months ago

Results are in: Doig River First Nation elects new Chief Justin Davis previously served on Doig River First Nation's council, and ran to replace outgoing Chief Trevor Makadahay in November 2025.

Results are in: Doig River First Nation elects new Chief #news #fortstjohn #yxj