McHappy Day Raises Over $12,000 Locally
Totals are in from this year’s McHappy Day 2026 fundraising campaign, which took place May 6. Locally, the Peace River McDonald’s restaurant raised $12,243.75. Nationally, this year’s campaign brought in $10.8 million. Funds were raised through a
Battle River Ag Society receiving generous support (Alex Beier)
They are reaping the rewards of receiving grant money for renovations. The Battle River Ag Society is getting started with their accessibility work on the grounds in Manning. Procedures helped with their second place finish in the
T55 Daily News Blast
Tuesday May 19, 2026 High Prairie RCMP are looking for an identified suspect in an attempted murder case. The suspect, 35 year-old Lucas Zane Auger of Driftpile, is wanted in the case and is still at large.
MD OF SMOKY RIVER ROAD BAN LIFTED
Effective 7:00am Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, All local roads within the Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 are allowed 100% of their registered axle weights. This order rescinds all previous orders.
Tuesday Trial: Salty Nuts
Today in the brick lounge we try some great potential road trip snacks! Brought to you by Freson Bros. Pick some up for yourself in store! -Jared Gomes
NORTHERN SUNRISE COUNTY ROAD BAN LIFTED
Effective May 19, 2026 at 8:00am, all road bans in Northern Sunrise County have been lifted. For details, click NorthernSunrise.net, visit them on Facebook, Instagram, as well as the Voyent Alert App or call the County at
Attempted murder case near Grouard, has suspect still at large
Around 6 p.m. on May 15th, shots were exchanged between two men who knew each other in a cul-de-sac in Kapawe’no First Nation, Alberta. RCMP say one of the men was struck and collapsed nearby, while the
Peace River Bridge Project, Taxes, Spring Breakup Cost Highlighted at Council Meetings
The latest updates on the bridge repair project, tax rates, spring breakup response and retail growth opportunities were among the topics discussed during the May 11 Town of Peace River Council Meeting and May 4 Governance and
TikTok post prompts school safety reviews (Jeff Thompson)
A TikTok post earlier this month prompted school divisions across the Northwest to review safety procedures and emergency protocols. Jeff Thompson, Superintendent of the Peace River School Division, says the situation created concern among students, staff, and