Manning weekend outpatient clinic closed throughout October
The Manning Community Health Centre will close its weekend outpatient clinics from October 1 to October 31, 2021, because of increased capacity pressures due to COVID-19 and a temporary staffing shortage. Alberta Health Services is working to
Sally Sinkhole part deux
I stopped by friend sally’s this morning to say hi and see how it was doing after some rough weather over the past few days. Sally had no shortage of beverage as the rain was plenty of
River Country Puck Drop 2021-22 Episode 1
The hockey season is back and so too is the River Country Puck Drop. Our guest for this week’s episode is Kye Whillans. We talked to the Manning product who plays for the Spruce Grove Saints of
Truth and Reconciliation Day…
It’s a day to honour thousands of survivors of the residential school system. The first-ever National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Day is being observed today. Many businesses are closed today to observe the day, which is
Peace River MLA Williams Discusses Provincial Referendums
The municipal elections aren’t the only thing that Albertans will be voting in on October 18. Provincial referendums will also happen on that day and Peace River MLA Dan Williams says the vote on the equalization formula
Northern Sunrise County Meeting (Sept. 28, 2021)
Northern Sunrise County held their regular Council Meeting on Tuesday morning. Among the topics discussed, a new by-pass road bylaw has been given third reading. The road would be built, adjacent to the Rendez-Vous RV Park on
High Prairie Town Council – Sept. 28, 2021
High Prairie Town Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday night. Council has approved to install a sidewalk in town. CAO Rod Risling says that details are to be worked out, including location. The crosswalk is to
Subway Athlete Of The Month – Karsyn Coen
Our Subway Athlete of the Month for October is Karsyn Coen. Karsyn goes to Grimshaw Public School and last week she finished top 5 in the Jr girls golf zones meet. “I just went out there to
MD Peace Meeting, Sept. 28, 2021
The Municipal District of Peace held their regular Council meeting on Tuesday night. CAO Barbara Johnson says the MD is among three jurisdictions pursuing a Regional Fire Department. The MD would join the town of Grimshaw and
Chrystia Freeland is Deputy PM/Finance Minister
An MP, with local ties, will continue as deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister. Chrystia Freeland, who was born in Peace River, has been re-appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Freeland, the MP for University-Rosedale in Toronto,