COVID-19 Update: April 8

On April 8th, Alberta Health Services confirmed 50 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 1,423. There are 95 cases of COVID-19 in the north zone and four people have

MD of Peace finalizes 2020 budget

Ratepayers in The Municipal District of Peace can expect an increase in their 2020 tax bills. MD Council approved its budget with a mill rate increase of 0.75. Chief Administrative Officer, Barb Johnson says this represents an

Mackenzie County announces layoffs due to pandemic

Mackenzie County will have to make due with less staff than normal. Due to the economic impacts of COIVD-19, council had a special meeting to make what Reeve Josh Knelsen says were some very difficult decisions. “Everyone