Fort St. John News

Fort St. John applies for grant to upgrades to North Peace Arena

Fort St. John City Council is awaiting the results of an application for a provincial grant to help cover upgrades needed for the World U-17 Hockey Challenge. The decision to apply for the grant was made public Monday.

Jul 16, 2015 11:38 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Smoke advisory lifted for Fort St. John

UPDATE: A smoky skies advisory for the Northeast issued by the Ministry of Environment and Northern Health Saturday was lifted Tuesday afternoon.

Jul 14, 2015 5:30 PM Read more >

Man appears in court for terrorism-related offences

A Fort St. John man charged with terrorism-related offences made his first appearance in open court Monday. Wearing a long-sleeved black t-shirt, Othman Ayed Hamdan, 33, appeared in court via video conference from where he is being held.

Jul 14, 2015 11:35 AM Read more >

'Let it run in peace'

271 people took to the Peace River for the annual Paddle for the Peace

Jul 13, 2015 10:09 AM Read more >

A German rocket scientist and his affinity for the North Peace

People of the Peace

Jul 12, 2015 12:36 PM Read more >

Fort St. John man charged with terrorism offences

A Fort St. John man has been arrested and charged with terrorism-related offences. On Friday, RCMP announced that Othman Ayed Hamdan, 33, was charged withcommitting terrorism offences contrary to Section 83.2 of the Criminal Code.

Jul 10, 2015 7:05 PM Read more >

First Paddle for the Peace since Site C approval carries added weight

Registration for 10th annual Paddle for the Peace begins 9 a.m. July 11

Jul 10, 2015 5:45 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Alaska Highway reopens as firefighters battle blaze

UPDATE 11 a.m. July 9: Motorists travelling north from Fort St.

Jul 8, 2015 5:53 PM Read more >

Police searching for convenience store robbery suspect

Fort St. John RCMP are looking for a man that robbed a local convenience store while brandishing a kitchen knife. Around 3:15 a.m. on July 8, a man entered the Mac’s Convenience Store demanding money and cigarettes.

Jul 8, 2015 4:37 PM Read more >

Gunshots lead to multiple charges against local pair

A possible target practice session in a rural area has put a Fort St. John man and woman in the sights of the RCMP.

Jul 8, 2015 9:37 AM Read more >