Big Lakes County man arrested, but released and failed to appear in Red Deer
On January 25, 2026, the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team initiated a proactive operation to combat vehicle theft by deploying a GPS-tracked bait vehicle in a mixed-use area of Red Deer. The following day, the vehicle
Clear Hills County honours business community
This past Saturday, the Cherry Canyon Recreation Centre in Bear Canyon hosted the Clear Hills County Awards and Appreciation Banquet, celebrating the individuals and businesses that contribute to the community’s vibrancy. Wycliffe Enterprises Ltd. received the Business
Unemployment rate in Peace, far below provincial rate
In January 2026, Alberta’s unemployment rate decreased to 6.4%, down from 6.7% in December. The Banff-Jasper-Rocky Mountain and Athabasca-Grande Prairie-Peace River region, encompassing the Peace Country, recorded the province’s lowest unemployment rate at 5.2%. Red Deer followed
Northern Women in Ag. Conference getting ready (Alaina Archibald)
They are empowering women in Agriculture, through education and support. The third annual Northern Women in Agriculture Conference is getting set to go next Thursday and Friday at the Dunvegan Inn and Suites in Fairview. Speakers, networking,
T55 Daily News Blast
Monday February 9, 2026 One person is dead following a bus accident on Hwy 43, west of DeBolt on Saturday night. The Peace region could be seeing the Military pass through the neighborhood over the next few
Movie Monday Mentions: Mercy
What’s the takeaway? Mercy follows Chris Raven, a detective who petitioned to establish the mercy program. An AI that plays judge, jury and executioner for crimes. The idea is that this is supposed to lessen the burden
Provincial Government Exploring Nuclear Energy
The provincial government has been collecting feedback from people across Alberta on how nuclear power can be brought into the energy mix. Chantelle de Jong, the Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities, says most of the feedback
2026 Davis Business Awards handed out
The Peace River business community gathered this weekend at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre to celebrate the 2026 Davis Business Awards, recognizing outstanding local businesses and individuals. Honorees included Quality Hotel and Conference Centre for Outstanding
One person dead in bus accident east of Grande Prairie
On February 7, 2026, at approximately 10:27 PM, Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a charter bus on Highway 43, about one kilometre west of Debolt, Alberta. The bus, carrying 37 passengers—including adults and