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High Level set for this weekend’s 60th Birthday (Crystal McAteer)
It’s a big weekend this weekend in High Level, as the town celebrates it’s Diamond Anniversary. The town has come a long way, since being incorporated as a trading post, and later a oil sands town in
Williams Working On Helping Address Local Crime Concerns
Some steps are being taken to address the crime and vagrancy concerns in Peace River. The Town has received grant money from the province to do a review of policing services, which Peace River MLA Dan Williams
Peace River residents frustrated with lack of work on PR Bridge
Community members are questioning the progress of the Peace River Bridge Project. Delays, tenders, plus other circumstances have kept the construction zone in place on the Old Arch Bridge for the past few years. Authorities and crews
MD Greenview adopts 2025 Budget
The Municipal District of Greenview Council has approved the 2025 operating and capital budgets, emphasizing infrastructure development, community services, and regional partnerships. The $237.9 million operating budget includes $108.5 million for general operations, $24.9 million for amortization,
T55 Daily News Blast
Thursday June 5, 2025 28 year-old Cody St. Arnault of the hamlet has been charged with manslaughter. Fort Vermilion police were called early yesterday morning to the nursing station to respond to the victim of a stabbing.
Stabbing in John D’Or Prairie – UPDATE
UPDATE On June 4 2025, in John d’Or Prairie, Alberta, 33-year-old Keifer St. Arnault was fatally stabbed following an argument with brother, Cody St Arnault, who is 28. Cody has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. remains
Valleyview Residents Asked To Limit Water Use
The Town of Valleyview is asking its residents to conserve water. Town is in an area currently affected by a Level 1 drought, and while it is not yet severe, officials say it is important to start
Measles Cases in Northern Alberta
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of people with confirmed measles in the North Zone who have been in a public setting while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary. Individuals who were in the
T55 Daily News Blast
Wednesday June 4, 2025 Cooler conditions and high humidity are aiding firefighters in efforts to contain and battle the neighborhood blazes. However, EVAC orders are still in place in communities like Chateh, Red Earth Creek, Loon Lake,
Wildfire Update – June 4
Following a week of extreme wildfire behavior that included multiple fires and evacuations, Alberta is now seeing slightly improved conditions. Cooler conditions and high humidity are aiding firefighters. Alberta resources are bolstered by the addition of imported
Alberta Measles Cases Over 700
Alberta’s cases of the measles are continuing to increase. The province has now confirmed 710 total cases, the most cases in a calendar year since 1986, when 843 cases were reported. The initial outbreak this year began
Wildfire Smoke Covering Region
Smoky conditions are blanketing Northwestern Alberta with many fires happening. The latest numbers from Alberta Wildfire says that there’s 56 fires currently burning across the province, half of them being classified as “out of control”. Of those
AJHL Storm Sign Two From La Crete
The AJHL’s Grande Prairie Storm have signed a couple of players from the La Crete Lumber Barons. Forward Cole Penner and defenseman Rydley Gerbrandt have each signed a Letter of Intent to join the Storm for the
Fairview RCMP arrest two on warrants
On May 29, 2025, Fairview RCMP, assistance from the community and the RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, located and arrested Jesse William Jackson, who had outstanding warrants for flight from police, dangerous operation, and two counts of driving
PR Chamber wins Provincial Award
The Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce achieved significant milestones at the Alberta Chambers of Commerce’s 87th Annual General Meeting and Policy Plenary Session in Medicine on May 31 2025. The Chamber was honored with the
Grimshaw Council Highlights
The Grimshaw Town Council has approved the formation of the Vision 2030 Planning Committee to guide preparations for the town’s centennial in 2030. The committee will include community members, two Town Councillors, Town leadership staff, and the
St. Andrew’s celebrates for Terry Fox
St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie has been honored by the Terry Fox Foundation for 30 years of dedicated participation in the Terry Fox Run. The school received a special banner recognizing its longstanding commitment to cancer
Hwy 33, south of Kinuso, Open!
As of 11:45 AM on June 2, 2025, Highway 33 between the junction with Highway 2 near Kinuso and Swan Hills has reopened following earlier closures due to wildfire activity. Motorists should be aware of reduced visibility
Fox Creek Man under arrest for B&E
TM On March 21, 2025, employees arriving at an oil site near Fox Creek, Alberta, discovered an unlawful entry. Witnesses followed the suspect to Whitecourt, where RCMP apprehended him. A search of his vehicle revealed evidence linked