T55 Daily News Blast

Wednesday February 4, 2026

Peace Regional Police have a Grande Prairie man in custody after a report of a stolen vehicle in downtown Peace River last month.
This past weekend’s weather has left roads in towns, counties, and jurisdictions in less-than ideal condition.
Meanwhile snow-removal crews are continuing to clear the snow from roadways.
The 2026 census in Canada has started, as residents begin the process of counting themselves in.
In Northwestern Alberta, people in the Mackenzie County and the Little Red River Cree Nation are filling out forms and questionnaires.
Authorities in the region are reminding motorists that with the road conditions the way they are, distracted driving is definitely not a priority.
February 26^th is the date Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner announces the Budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
Alberta’s recently announced effort to add physician shifts to help triage patients in crowded emergency rooms has been delayed.
Another figure skater is representing the region in competition.
Kirsten Harder from La Crete competes in Level 3, joining Kaylee Cobick in Level 1, and Carly Elliot-Otto in Level 3 at the Arctic Winter games.
The skaters will represent Alberta-North at the games next month in Whitehorse.
NWJHL playoffs begin tonight with Grande Prairie in Beaverlodge. The other three series start this weekend.
NPHL starts their playoffs tomorrow with Falher in Grande Prairie. The other three series start this weekend.
Five Canadian teams are in action, as part of a 10-game NHL schedule tonight.
Edmonton is in Calgary, Montreal is in Winnipeg, and Vancouver is in Las Vegas.
The 2026 winter Olympics are underway in Italy.
Mixed doubles Curling starts today with Canada facing the Czech Republic.
The Opening Ceremonies are on Friday, the first medals will be handed out Saturday.
Skies are clearing out and warming up in the Northwest, but for today only.
The Peace and Big Lakes could nudge 10 degrees this afternoon, before cooling back down to end off the week.
The Mackenzie will get back to snow flurries, possibly mixed with freezing rain, starting tonight and continue into the weekend.