
Matt Preprost
Fort St. John reporter
Matt Preprost is a reporter focused on northeast British Columbia including Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson and beyond. The former editor of the Alaska Highway News, he first moved to Fort St. John in 2013 and has a history of reporting on pipeline politics, the Site C dam and rural life in the Peace.
Latest from Matt Preprost

Restrictions in effect in Dawson Creek, B.C., as persistent drought dries up water supply
Dawson Creek has introduced water restrictions as the region enters a fourth year of drought, dating back to the 2021 heat dome. With the Kiskatinaw River — its only water source — at historic lows, officials warn the crisis is deepening and say securing a new, long-term supply is more urgent than ever.
Canada -British Columbia |

More disruptions to maternity services possible across B.C., health minister says
B.C.'s health minister says more disruptions could be coming to maternity services across the province after people with high-risk pregnancies in Prince George were warned they could be sent out of the city for care starting in August.
Canada -British Columbia |