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Construction has commenced on the new Teepee Creek Fire Hall, a vital facility designed to enhance fire protection and emergency response for Teepee Creek and surrounding communities. The current station, serving the area for over […]

While most students in the Peace River School Division enjoy their last day of classes today, it’s a bitter-sweet feeling in Dixonville. The Peace River School Division voted to close the school, back in April, […]

The Alberta government has announced funding to enhance agricultural research and boost the competitiveness of the province’s producers. Applied research associations, which bridge the gap between scientific research and practical farming applications, will benefit from […]

From the RCMP’s Weekly Wanted File, police are looking for Mason Gordon Lane. His last known whereabouts was in Chateh, and he’s noted for activities in Manning, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, Rycroft, Nampa, Fairview, Wembley, […]

We’ve got a local player from the region now in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Spirit River’s Dayle Ross was selected in the fourth round by the New York Sirens. The 22 year old defender […]

On Friday, June 20, a Peace River School Division (PRSD) bus was involved in a serious collision near Grimshaw. A passenger vehicle struck the bus, causing it to spin, roll over, and land on its […]

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Recent rainfall in central Alberta has supported wildfire fighting efforts, however conditions in the north remain warm and dry. Current situation (as of 3:30 p.m., June 24) There are 51 wildfires […]

Alberta’s government is investing $27.5 million in Budget 2025 to expand collegiate schools across the province, addressing the growing demand for skilled workers. This funding includes $6 million for operational costs and $21.5 million for […]

On June 21, 2025, at 12:24 p.m., Vermilion RCMP responded to a plane crash approximately 12 kilometers north of the local airport. The aircraft, carrying a 46-year-old female pilot from Slave Lake, Alberta, and a […]

On June 22, 2025, at approximately 6:15 a.m., Valleyview RCMP responded to a call on Sturgeon Lake First Nation, where they discovered a deceased individual. The RCMP Serious Crimes Branch has taken over the homicide […]

The County of Northern Lights has cancelled the emergency alert for the Hawk Hills area, as the Slims Creek Fire near Twin Lakes and 30 km north of Manning has shown slow growth due to […]

Food Banks around the Northwest are puting pushes on for the shelves to be stocked. Donations and support are needed right, especially for food, hygiene products, dish soap, laundry detergent and toilet paper. Peace River’s […]

They’ve been turning dirt for 52 years, and are continuing the tradition this weekend. The Plowing Match is happening in Wanham, with many events happening. The Heavy Horse Plow, the Tractor Pull, The Baseball Tournament, […]

The Sturgeon Lake Creen Nation, west of Valleyview, has a vacant council seat filled. Carol Garbitt defeated four others to win, by garnering 34% of the vote. The By-Election took place on Monday, to fill […]

From the RCMP’s Weekly Wanted file, Police are looking for Ryley Cole Chomiak. His last known whereabouts was in High Level, as he`s wanted for activities in La Crete, High Level, Bushe River, and MacKenzie […]

Mackenzie County’s imposed Stage 2 water rationing in La Crete continues due to ongoing challenges at the local water treatment plant in meeting demand. Residents are restricted to outdoor water use between 6 a.m. and […]

The Alberta government is working on having minimum standards for school libraries when it comes to “age-appropriate” books. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says with different school boards having their own approaches for library materials, they […]

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Editor’s Note: The EVAC order for the Dene Tha First Nation has been lifted.  Residents are allowed to return home, however they are to stay prepared to evacuate, if conditions change. […]

On June 4, 2025, Whitecourt RCMP responded to reports of an erratic driver in Whitecourt. With assistance from Alberta RCMP Traffic and the General Investigation Section, officers located the vehicle and arrested two individuals. A […]

The rains in the Peace and Big Lakes have helped with the Fires and the Fire Bans in the area. Peace River, Slave Lake and Grande Prairie’s Forest areas have lifted their Fire Bans, thanks […]

Arnold Viersen, Member of Parliament for Peace River–Westlock, has been appointed to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. This committee is responsible for examining matters related to the Department of Veterans Affairs. MP Viersen expressed […]

Seeding in the Peace Region is nearly complete, with over 90% of crops planted, significantly ahead of the 5- and 10-year averages. Warm, dry weather has facilitated this rapid progress. However, soil moisture levels are […]

The proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project is still in the consultation stage, and continues to gain steam. Public Town Halls are happening throughout next week at various locales in the Region. Monday in Warrensville, […]

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors will commence the Hwy 744 project in Peace River on June 16, 2025, involving underground utility, concrete, and asphalt work. The project will proceed in phases through September 2025 to […]

Alberta is adjusting its COVID-19 vaccination strategy following the federal government’s decision to transfer vaccine procurement responsibilities to the provinces. Starting this fall, the province will implement a phased approach to immunization, prioritizing those at […]

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Rain will help firefighting in parts of Alberta, but dry northern areas remain at risk. Crews from the U.S. and Australia have arrived to assist. Current situation (as of 3:30 p.m., […]

Residents and members of the Surgeon Lake Cree Nation are heading to the polls today. A By-election is taking place to fill a Councillor seat, left vacant due to the death of Tyrone Kappo last […]

The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has overturned Peace River School Division’s decision to disqualify former trustee Moise Dion. Justice Funk ordered Dion’s reinstatement, citing the board’s failure to specify the comments that led to […]