Wildfire Update (June 30 – 3pm)

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Warmer and drier conditions are returning across the province, which could increase the wildfire risk. Current situation (as of 3 p.m., June 30) There are 62 wildfires currently burning across Alberta in the
New Superintendent at CSNO (Denis Fontaine)

Consiel Scolaire du Nord-Ouest has a new Superintendent, starting in the 2026 school year. Denis Fontaine takes over from Brigette Kropielnicki at the top job. Fontaine says many continued goals for the Division is on his radar.
Growing Home with BASF produces local winner (Kasia Kistelski)

This is the River Country Ag. Show, I’m Keith Hopper. They are promoting and rewarding organizations for their contributions to the Agriculture industry. The Growing Home with BASF offers rural communities a chance to be supported and
T55 Daily News Blast

Monday June 30, 2025 57 wildfires are currently burning in the province’s forest protection area, 17 are considered out of control. Evacuation orders for Peerless Lake and Trout Lake are still in effect. Evacuation Alerts are still
Millions Of Trees Being Planted For Caribou Habitat Recovery

Millions of new trees are going to be planted across northern Alberta, as part of a project for recovering caribou habitats. Rebecca Schulz, the province’s Environment Minister, says over $55 million will be spent over the next
Lack Of Moisture In Region Affecting Crops

While farmers around the region have their crops in the ground, rain is still very much needed. Only 25% of the major crops in the Peace Region are rated as being in Good to Excellent condition, way
Wildfire Update – June 30

After a week of thunderstorms throughout the province, northern Alberta has seen an uptick in wildfires since things cooled down earlier this month. There are 57 wildfires currently burning in the province’s forest protection area, 17 are
Movie Monday Mentions: KPop Demon Hunters

An unexpected Banger. KPop Demon Hunters Released exclusively on Netflix and has been taking over the internet. The songs that are done by a fictional K-pop group are beating actual pop groups on the music charts. We
Movie Monday Mentions: M3GAN 2.0

M3GAN is back and bolder than ever. I saw M3GAN in theatres 3 years ago and thought it was kind of an ok horror film. There were goofy dancing scenes, a weird moment where she sang, and