This Week in the Peace

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Join us every Friday for This Week in the Peace with Dub Craig and Caitlin Coombes. We'll talk to the people you want to hear from about the things you want to talk about. From the Energetic City and beyond, we'll keep you up to date on the goings on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  • School District 59 & Ministry of Transportation & Transit

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we're joined by School District 59 Board Chair Chad Anderson to learn more about the decision to build a new secondary school in Tumbler Ridge. Then, we're joined by Darrell Gunn with the Ministry…

  • BC Wildfire Service & Artist Charlie Parslow

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we’ll be taking a look at the  start of the 2026 wildfire season  in Northeast BC with Karley Desrosiers of the  BC Wildfire Service. Then, artist  Charlie Parslow  stops…

  • Old Fort Landslide & Pretty Expiry Art Exhibit

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we’re joined by BC Minister of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness  Kelly Greene  to talk about the  landslide near Old Fort. Then, local artist  Celina Forbes  stops…

  • BC Grain Producers Association & 4U Youth

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we chat with  BC Grain Producers Association  President Malcolm Odermatt and  4U Youth  founding member Justin Garner. This Week in the Peace airs Fridays at 10am MST on 100.1…

  • ICBA President & Professional Bull Rider

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we’re joined by the president and CEO of the Independent Contractors and Business Association (ICBC), Chris Gardner, to discuss  his recent opinion piece  on the Taylor Bridge. Then, we’…

  • Councillor Bolin & MLA Kealy

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Fort St. John City Councillor Trevor Bolin stops by to give an update on the replacement aquatics facility process. The City dropped the latest  concept drawings along with some costing propo…

  • PRRD Board Chair

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we’re joined by  Peace River Regional District  Board Chair and Electoral Area C Director Brad Sperling. We chat about this year’s budget, seniors aging in place, wind energy, and much m…

  • BC Nurses’ Union & Northern Angel Summit

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Raelene Stevenson of the  BC Nurses’ Union  checks in to talk about minimum  nurse to patient ratios  in BC and what that means for nurses and patients. Then, Shannon Stange of…

  • MP Bob Zimmer

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer stops by to talk about his work and thoughts on things happening on Parliament Hill in the past few months. Join us for This Week in the Pe…

  • Mayor of Tumbler Ridge & Mayor of Fort St John

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka checks in to  talk about his community grieving  after  the shooting that occurred  on February 10, 2026. Then, Fort St. John Mayor Lilia Ha…

  • Ducks Unlimited & The Crystal Cup

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Bruce Harrison from  Ducks Unlimited  checks in to talk about the situation unfolding with  the future of Inga Lake  as the dam desperately needs repair but there’s no funding…

  • Youth Mental Health & Wildlife Safety

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Julia Hintermeister from  Saplings Mental Health Services  and Asuncion Sta Maria from  Foundry FSJ  are here to talk about  youth mental health in our community  and…

  • UNBC & Tse’k’wa Heritage Society

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we’ll talk with  University of Northern BC  geology professor  Dr. Joseph Shea  about about  snowfall  and  drought conditions  in the Peace region. Then, A…

  • North Peace Community Foundation & iseropen.ca

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we welcome Kelly Amboe who recently stepped into the role of Executive Director at the North Peace Community Foundation after a four-year stint at the helm of the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation…

  • Pool Replacement Project & Northern Lights Choral Society

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we sit down with  Fort St. John City Councillors  Trevor Bolin & Sarah MacDougall to talk about  the pool replacement project. Then, we chat with Lisa Dotzler of the  Northern…

  • Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy stops by to chat about the year that was in the legislature for the Independent member. Join us for This Week in the Peace every Friday at 10am MST on 100.1 Moos…

  • FSJ Chamber of Commerce & Environment Canada

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Energeticcity’s Caitlin Coombs sits down with new  Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce  president  Deena Del Giusto. Then,  Environment Canada  meteorologist Bria…

  • Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation & Sean Gallagher

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Energeticcity’s Caitlin Coombes chats with Zena Conlin of the  Tumbler Ridge Museum Foundation.  The Museum is looking at expanding their space to have more room for their collection, so…

  • BC Wildfire Service & Dawson Creek Firefighter Update

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Emily Baker from the BC Wildfire Service checks in to talk about  overwintering fires  in the Peace. Then, Tryna Gower give an update on her husband, Dawson Creek Firefighter Capt. Brook…

  • Chief Trevor Makadahay & the FSJ Hospital

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we say hello to the new co-host, Energeticcity's Civic Reporter Caitlin Coombes! She'll be joined by retiring Doig River First Nation Chief Trevor Makadahay to reflect on his 11 years as chief. Th…

  • Remembrance Day & Beehive to Canvas Art Exhibit

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Energeticcity's Steve Berard (in his final episode as co-host of This Week in the Peace) chats with Dan Davies and Tracy Radcliffe of the 2276 P.P.C.L.I. Royal Canadian Army Cadets about the Remem…

  • Dawson Creek Water Shortage & Hurricane Melissa

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Dawson Creek Mayor Darcy Dober checks in to discuss  Dawson Creek’s ongoing water shortage  and how the City is dealing with the issue. Then, Energeticcity.ca Indigenous Voices reporter…

  • The Lido Theatre

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM’s Dub Craig is joined by Brian Kirschner to talk about his time owning  The Lido Theatre. Tune in to This Week in the Peace Fridays at 10am MST on 100.1 Moose FM and on the Moose FM…

  • Snow and Ice Control Policy & Fire Prevention Week

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM's Dub Craig chats with Fort St. John City Councillor Trevor Bolin about the big changes coming to the City's Snow and Ice Control policy, which includes sweeping parking bans for some sno…

  • FSJ Huskies & Peace Valley Arts Society

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we catch up with Fort St. John Huskies Head Coach Todd Alexander. The Huskies started with seven games on the road before finally playing their home opener on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Then, we…

  • Let's Get Rolling Art Exhibit

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM's Dub Craig welcomes artist Linda Haugen from Print Artists North. The group is opening their exhibition of print art, "Let's Get Rolling" , on October 3, 2025, at 7pm at Peace Gallery No…

  • Purple Light Nights & Stage North Theatre Society

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, local RCMP Cst. Chad Neustaeter and Estefania Albornoz from the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society stop by to talk about the Purple Night Lights Campaign, a new initiative coming to Fort St. J…

  • FSJ Literacy Society

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Danelle Boyd from the Fort St. John Literacy Society stops by. Moose FM and the society are hosting the Imagination Library Radiothon on September 17th outside of Safeway, so we'll dig into the im…

  • Mural Mentorship Program

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Victoria Butler from the City of Fort St. John and local artist Simone Olanski stop by to talk about the Mural Mentorship Program, which is creating a mural on the alley wall of the Moose Media bu…

  • MP Bob Zimmer

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Steve Berard and Dub Craig welcome Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies  MP Bob Zimmer . They discuss Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s return to the House of Commons after a…

  • Rural Community Immigration Pilot & Moose FM Block Party

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moira Green of  Community Futures Peace Liard  tells us about the  Rural Community Immigration Pilot  and what it means for northeast BC. Then, Lisa Behrens from  Moose Me…

  • North Peace Fall Fair

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Connie West and Randa Braun from the North Peace Fall Fair Society stop by to talk about the 78th Annual North Peace Fall Fair , coming up August 15-17, 2025, at the North Peace Fall Fairgrounds.…

  • STITCHED Art Exhibit

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM's Dub Craig sits down with local artist Barbara Daley to talk about her upcoming exhibition at Peace Gallery North called "STITCHED: People and Places, in Photography, Collage and Stitch"…

  • FSJ International Air Show & BC Minister of Forests

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Sandi Miller from the  Fort St. John International Air Show  stops by to talk about the return of the show after cancelling last year. The show runs August 2-3 at the North Peace Regiona…

  • Foundry Fort St John

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Asuncion Sta. Maria from  Foundry Fort St. John  stops by to talk about what this new organization has to offer youth in the area, including support for mental health, substance abuse, a…

  • SONS & Tristen Nielsen

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM’s Dub Craig welcomes  Save Our Northern Seniors (SONS)  President Margaret Little to discuss the recent announcement of  new long-term care beds  coming to Peace Villa…

  • Spirit of the Peace Powwow

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM's Dub Craig sits down with Connie Greyeyes, one of the organizers of the Spirit of the Peace Powwow, which starts on June 13, 2025, and runs until June 15 at the Taylor District Ice Centr…

  • Spark Women's Leadership Conference

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM’s Dub Craig welcomes Suzanne Young from the  Spark Women’s Leadership Conference.  They’ll dig into what the annual conference is all about and why you should attend on October…

  • BC Wildfire Service & Donna Kane

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Jeromy Corrigan from the BC Wildfire Service gives an update on the fire situation in the Peace and northeast BC. Then, Rolla resident and artist and author Donna Kane talks about her harrowing ex…

  • EX SITU & The World Fair

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Ovvian Castrillo-Hill is stopping by to talk about EX SITU, the annual exhibition at Peace Gallery North celebrating Filipino artists and photographers. The show opens on June 6th. Then, we’ll con…

  • Northern Angel Summit & National Police Week

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Shannon Stange of the Northern Innovation Network stops by to chat about the Northern Angel Summit, which aims to connect entrepreneurs seeking investment in their ideas and angel investors, tailo…

  • North Peace Pride Society & FSJ Fire Rescue

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we sit down with Jessica Beaumont from the  North Peace Pride Society  to chat about their upcoming  Pride Walk and Festival , happening June 7, 2025, at Centennial Park. Then, we c…

  • BC Wildfire Service & Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM’s Dub Craig is joined by Karley Desrosiers with the  BC Wildfire Service  for an update on the  fire burning north of Fort St. John.  The  fire started yesterday…

  • Bluebirds & 2025 Federal Election

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM’s Dub Craig sits down with  Stage North Theatre Society  Executive Director Emry Mika. She’s directing the show,  “Bluebirds” , a drama about Canadian nurses in World War 1…

  • FSJ Mayor & BC Northern Real Estate Board

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Energeticcity’s Steve Berard sits down with Fort St. John  Mayor Lilia Hansen  to dig into some city topics and stories  from the past few months. Then, Moose FM’s Dub Craig chats w…

  • Awakening Art Exhibit & North Peace People’s Choice Awards

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we sit down with local artist Alicia Doerksen to chat about her show,  “Awakening”,  opening at  Peace Gallery North  on April 4, 2025. Then, Greg Armstrong from  Moose Me…

  • FSJ Huskies & Dawson Creek Hospital Auxiliary

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace,  Fort St. John Huskies  Head Coach Todd Alexander stops by to talk about his team’s  gutsy comeback  to win three games in a row last weekend to take the  Strike Group NWJ…

  • Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre & FSJ Firefighters Charitable Society

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM’s Dub Craig talks with Jeff Horncastle at the  Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre  about fraud prevention and how you can avoid being scammed. Then, Energeticcity’s Steve Berard sits do…

  • BC River Forecast Centre & BC Wildfire Service

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Dub Craig from Moose FM talks with Jonathan Boyd from the  BC River Forecast Centre  about the  latest update about the snowpack  in the Peace and what that means for the sprin…

  • Child Development Centre & Vibrance Art Exhibit

    On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM's Dub Craig sits down with Crystal Kalas from the Child Development Centre. They're hosting the 52nd Annual Talent Show on March 7, 2025, at the North Peace Cultural Centre and hoping to…