Sun Glare a factor in fatal seven-vehicle pile-up near Swan Hills
On January 20 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m., a severe multi-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 32, about 43 kilometers south of Swan Hills, near the Blue Ridge Haul Road. The accident involved four pickup trucks, two semi-trucks,
High Level Council Orders Facility Assessment for Aquatic Centre
The Town of High Level is taking steps to determine the future of the R.E. Walter Memorial Aquatic Centre after Town Council approved a comprehensive facility condition assessment aimed at evaluating the building’s current condition and identifying
Red Earth Creek RCMP arrest two on search warrant
On January 15, 2026, the Red Earth Creek RCMP executed a search warrant in Peerless Lake First Nation, recovering over $50,000 in stolen property, including a motor home and a quad. As a result, Brad Miller, 33,
High Level Orders Review Following Water System Compliance Gaps
The Town of High Level is moving forward with independent reviews after identifying compliance gaps within its water and wastewater systems. In December 2025, the Town voluntarily submitted a self-reporting letter to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
Razzie Nominations Are Out & Two Films Stand Out For The Wrong Reason
While many chase statues, awards, hardware there is one many in film try to avoid and that is the The Golden Raspberry Awards or the Razzie. The Razzie’s are a parody award show that instead of honoring
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Wednesday January 21, 2026 A proposal to replace Northwestern Polytechnic in Fairview, has been submitted to the Provincial Government. The Peace River School Division is projecting a decrease in enrollment at small schools in the area for
Fairview Regional College Transition Committee Submits Proposal to Province
The Fairview Regional College Transition Committee has submitted a comprehensive proposal to Alberta Advanced Education outlining a community-led plan to protect and renew post-secondary education and trades training in Fairview. The proposal calls for the Fairview campus
More discussions on Nuclear Energy tonight in Peace River
Residents of Peace River and the surrounding region are being invited to take part in an upcoming in-person engagement session focused on nuclear energy. The Government of Alberta, through its Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel, is
Peace Regional SPCA Reaches Major Milestone Towards New Facility
The Peace Regional SPCA has reached a major milestone in plans for its new facility, announcing that the blueprints for the building are now officially complete. The project has been years in the making, involving extensive planning
PRSD Projects Enrollment Decline, Reviews Future of Small Schools
The Peace River School Division (PRSD) is projecting a slight decline in student enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year, a trend that could significantly impact funding for several of the Division’s smallest schools. At its most recent