New 4-way stop in Kinuso

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A new 4-way stop has been installed at the intersection of Centre Street and Swan Avenue in the Hamlet of Kinuso, thanks to requests from local residents. This change is designed to help slow down traffic—particularly vehicles

T55 Daily News Blast

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Tuesday July 29, 2025 Investigations are underway into a house fire at Shaftesbury Estates, early this morning. One house was destroyed, another was damaged, and no injuries were reported. High Prairie RCMP have made an arrest in

Shaftesbury Home Destroyed In Early Morning Fire

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Emergency crews in Peace River were busy this morning, dealing with a house fire in the Shaftesbury Estates neighbourhood. Fire chief Tim Harris says they were notified of the fire at around 3:15 this morning. One house

HP Elks Pro Rodeo Interview

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I had a chat with Lindsay Pratt about the upcoming 63rd high prairie elk’s pro rodeo and all the events that they have going on. Check out the interview below! -Jared Gomes

High Prairie RCMP make arrest in Atikameg homicide

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On December 30, 2024, High Prairie RCMP responded to a call in a wooded area of the Atikameg First Nation, where they discovered the body of 26-year-old Christian Mitchell with suspicious injuries. The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes

Crops continue to slump in the Peace Region

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Drought conditions continue to take a toll on crops across the region. This week, only 22% of major crops are rated in good to excellent condition—down from 28% just last week. Soil moisture levels remain critically low,