HFCRD Updates Fairview Residents on St. Thomas More School
The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has confirmed that plans for a new St. Thomas More School in Fairview, Alberta remain approved and are continuing through the provincial planning process. In a letter sent to parents, guardians,
School replacement planned for Paddle Prairie
In response to Alberta’s unprecedented population growth, Budget 2026 is allocating $8.6 billion to the Schools Now program, aiming to build and modernize over 100 schools and create more than 200,000 student spaces across the province. Premier
T55 Daily News Blast
Thursday March 5, 2026 McLennan RCMP are looking for information in a fatal collision last month on Hwy 49, just south of the Smoky River turnoff. Police say a pickup was overtaking a semi with lumber, but
Province Bringing In Legislation Around Tourism Fees
Some new legislation has been brought forward by the provincial government on having more transparency around tourism fees. Tourism and Sport Minister Andrew Boitchenko says they want to have clear rules regarding the use of destination marketing
McLennan RCMP needing information in fatal hit and run
On February 18, 2026, between 1 and 2 p.m., a fatal collision occurred on Highway 49, just south of Highway 676 in the Municipal District of Smoky River. Dashcam footage revealed that a black Ford F150 overtook
Big Lakes County Charity Golf Tournament Cancelled; Donations Move Forward
Big Lakes County Council has decided not to proceed with its annual Charity Golf Tournament in 2026 citing rising operational costs. Instead, Council has chosen to distribute the remaining funds from the Big Lakes County Charity Tournament
Red Earth Creek RCMP arrest one on a home invasion
On March 3, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Red Earth Creek RCMP responded to a report of an unwanted male who entered a residence and threatened the homeowner with a knife and hammer. The suspect fled the