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MP Viersen appointed to Veteran’s Committee
Arnold Viersen, Member of Parliament for Peace River–Westlock, has been appointed to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. This committee is responsible for examining matters related to the Department of Veterans Affairs. MP Viersen expressed […]
Crops practically planted in Peace Region
Seeding in the Peace Region is nearly complete, with over 90% of crops planted, significantly ahead of the 5- and 10-year averages. Warm, dry weather has facilitated this rapid progress. However, soil moisture levels are […]
Nuclear Town Hall Meetings scheduled
The proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project is still in the consultation stage, and continues to gain steam. Public Town Halls are happening throughout next week at various locales in the Region. Monday in Warrensville, […]
Road Construction set to begin on Hwy 744
Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors will commence the Hwy 744 project in Peace River on June 16, 2025, involving underground utility, concrete, and asphalt work. The project will proceed in phases through September 2025 to […]
Drone Demos happening at NPARA in Manning (Josee Aitken)
The late Spring and early Summer is going to be busy for the North Peace Applied Research Association. A number of events and projects are happening, including a Drone Demonstration on Friday at the Research […]
T55 Daily News Blast
Monday June 16, 2025 – People in the Peace Region will now be paying to get Covid 19 vaccines. Vaccines will only be available at Health Clinics, as pharmacies will not be administering the shots. […]
T55 Daily News Blast
Monday June 16, 2025 – People in the Peace Region will now be paying to get Covid 19 vaccines. Vaccines will only be available at Health Clinics, as pharmacies will not be administering the shots. […]
Payments needed for COVID 19 Vaccinations
Alberta is adjusting its COVID-19 vaccination strategy following the federal government’s decision to transfer vaccine procurement responsibilities to the provinces. Starting this fall, the province will implement a phased approach to immunization, prioritizing those at […]
Provincial Wildfire Update (June 16 – 9am)
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Rain will help firefighting in parts of Alberta, but dry northern areas remain at risk. Crews from the U.S. and Australia have arrived to assist. Current situation (as of 3:30 p.m., […]
Peace Regional Mental Health Task Force Committee releases workshop results
Solutions have been brought forward, now it’s time for action, says the community. The Peace Regional Mental Health Task Force Committee, among other organizations, have put out a 16-page report on solutions to the Crime […]
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation By-Election today
Residents and members of the Surgeon Lake Cree Nation are heading to the polls today. A By-election is taking place to fill a Councillor seat, left vacant due to the death of Tyrone Kappo last […]
T55 Daily News Blast
Friday June 13, 2025 – A former member of the Board of the Peace River School Division, has been ordered to be re-instated. Moise Dion was disqualified last September after Dion had failed to comply […]
Court of King’s Bench overturns PRSD ruling
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has overturned Peace River School Division’s decision to disqualify former trustee Moise Dion. Justice Funk ordered Dion’s reinstatement, citing the board’s failure to specify the comments that led to […]
Peace River Chamber react to winning Provincial Award (Layne Gardner)
Reaction is coming in to the Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce selection as Chamber of the year for 2024. In addition, President Layne Gardner was elected to the Alberta Chamber’s Executive Committee. The […]
CSNO appoints new Director General
The Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest (CSNO) has appointed Mr. Denis Fontaine as Director General, effective August 1, 2025. With 33 years in Alberta’s education sector, Mr. Fontaine has experience from kindergarten to post-secondary levels. He […]
Grimshaw CAO resigns…
After over 25 years of dedicated service to the Town of Grimshaw, Chief Administrative Officer Brian Allen has announced his resignation. Allen will assume the CAO position with the Municipal District of Peace No. 135, […]
T55 Daily News Blast
Thursday June 12, 2025 – From the RCMP’s Weekly Wanted file, Police are looking for Ryley Cole Chomiak. His last known whereabouts was in High Level, as he’s wanted for activities in La Crete, High […]
Lemonade Day is this Saturday (Sherry Crawford)
The youngsters are learning of entrepreneurship, operating their own business, and being creative in their set-up. In other words, the kids get to be kids and business people at the same time. Lemonade Day is […]
Northland School Division wins Provincial Award
On June 4, 2025, the Public School Boards Association of Alberta (PSBAA) honored Northland School Division (NSD) with a special award at their Spring General Assembly in Calgary. This recognition celebrates NSD’s commitment to advancing […]
Construction on Buchanan Splash Pad in High Prairie begins
Construction of the splash pad at the Peace Regional Pool will commence on June 12, 2025, on the property south of the Aquatic Centre. Work will occur weekdays from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and […]
Northland School Division gets collegiate programming approved
Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, Northland School Division will launch collegiate programs in Wabasca-Desmarais, Paddle Prairie, and Fort McMurray, following approval and funding from Alberta Education. These programs will offer students hands-on learning experiences […]
T55 Daily News Blast
Wednesday June 11, 2025 – EVAC orders are continuing for Chateh and the communities around Red Earth Creek, with Hwy 686 continuing to be closed. Meanwhile, smoke is moving in a west-northwest direction and warnings […]
RCMP’s weekly wanted known for activities in High Level and area
From the RCMP’s Weekly Wanted file, Police are looking for Ryley Cole Chomiak. His last known whereabouts was in High Level, as he`s wanted for activities in La Crete, High Level, Bushe River, and MacKenzie […]
RCMP Musical Ride coming to Northwest Alberta
The RCMP iconic Musical Ride is to tour Alberta this summer, bringing its renowned equestrian performance to communities across the province. This spectacle features up to 32 officers and their horses executing intricate formations and […]
Energy Alberta continuing push for Nuclear Plant (Scott Henuset)
Positive public feedback has officials at Energy Alberta happy with the future of the Peace River Nuclear Project. The proposed project is proceeding in the consultation phase, after positive feedback was initially obtained. A presentation […]
Slave Lake RCMP have Kinuso man in Custody
On June 6, 2025, Slave Lake RCMP responded to a call about a male refusing to leave a local business. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Jace Paul Sound of Kinuso, Alberta, fled upon police arrival. […]
Alberta Wildfire Update
Courtesy: Government of Alberta The fire danger remains extreme across most the province, with some wildfires growing in size. Cooler, wet weather in the days ahead could provide a little relief. While some communities have […]
T55 Daily News Blast
Tuesday June 10, 2025 – Fires are continuing to burn in Northwestern Alberta. The newest EVAC order is in the MD of Greenview, between the Smoky River and the Forestry Trunk road, between KM 70 […]
Pride Crosswalk allegedly vandalized
The Peace River Pride Society is set to host its annual Pride this weekend in Peace River. As part of the celebrations, a rainbow crosswalk was painted near Kinsmen Park. However, social media reports suggest […]
Canadian Mental Health Assoc. expands to Peace River (Randy Arsenault)
It’s an expansion of services brought forward to Peace River. The Canadian Mental Health Association has opened a new sub-office in town, after many years of being based in Grande Prairie. Travel restrictions and the […]
Valleyview Student wins Bronze at Canadian Science Fair
St. Stephen’s School in Valleyview, proudly celebrates the remarkable achievement of student Elianna Eagles, who earned a bronze medal at the 2025 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) held in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Elianna’s project, “From Crises […]
Crops in ground in the Northwest
Seeding in Alberta’s Peace Region is nearly complete, with 97% of crops planted—surpassing the five-year average of 88% for this time of year. Spring wheat and dry peas are fully seeded, while canola is at […]
New Director of Finance in High Level
The Town of Level is pleased to the appointment of Roy Amalu as the new of Finance, effective May 26, 2025. With over 20 years of experience in both private and public sectors, Roy previously […]
Farmer’s Appreciation Day Saturday in Nampa (Amber Houle)
It’s a day to be celebrated, as farmers mark the end of seeding and calving season. The Farmer’s Day event is getting set to go on Saturday from 12-4 at the Arena in Nampa. Traditionally […]
T55 Daily News Blast
Monday June 9, 2025 – Progress was made last week, as the Swan Hills fire was downgraded to Being Held, and the EVAC Order for the area, was lifted. In the meantime, the Red Earth […]
More measles cases in Northern Alberta
More confirmed cases of the Measles has popped up in Northwestern Alberta. St. Theresa General Hospital Emergency Department Fort Vermilion, AB Exposure Time Periods: June 1, 2025: 11:30 p.m. – June 2: 2 a.m. (MDT) […]
High Level set for this weekend’s 60th Birthday (Crystal McAteer)
It’s a big weekend this weekend in High Level, as the town celebrates it’s Diamond Anniversary. The town has come a long way, since being incorporated as a trading post, and later a oil sands […]
T55 Daily News Blast
Friday June 6, 2025 – Smoke may be back in the air this weekend, as fires continue to burn in the area. Meanwhile, crews are starting to gain the upper-hand on the battle grounds around […]
Williams Working On Helping Address Local Crime Concerns
Some steps are being taken to address the crime and vagrancy concerns in Peace River. The Town has received grant money from the province to do a review of policing services, which Peace River MLA […]
Peace River residents frustrated with lack of work on PR Bridge
Community members are questioning the progress of the Peace River Bridge Project. Delays, tenders, plus other circumstances have kept the construction zone in place on the Old Arch Bridge for the past few years. Authorities […]
MD Greenview adopts 2025 Budget
The Municipal District of Greenview Council has approved the 2025 operating and capital budgets, emphasizing infrastructure development, community services, and regional partnerships. The $237.9 million operating budget includes $108.5 million for general operations, $24.9 million […]
T55 Daily News Blast
Thursday June 5, 2025 – 28 year-old Cody St. Arnault of the hamlet has been charged with manslaughter. Fort Vermilion police were called early yesterday morning to the nursing station to respond to the victim […]
Stabbing in John D’Or Prairie – UPDATE
UPDATE On June 4 2025, in John d’Or Prairie, Alberta, 33-year-old Keifer St. Arnault was fatally stabbed following an argument with brother, Cody St Arnault, who is 28. Cody has been arrested and charged with […]
Valleyview Residents Asked To Limit Water Use
The Town of Valleyview is asking its residents to conserve water. Town is in an area currently affected by a Level 1 drought, and while it is not yet severe, officials say it is important […]
Measles Cases in Northern Alberta
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of people with confirmed measles in the North Zone who have been in a public setting while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary. Individuals who were […]
T55 Daily News Blast
Wednesday June 4, 2025 – Cooler conditions and high humidity are aiding firefighters in efforts to contain and battle the neighborhood blazes. However, EVAC orders are still in place in communities like Chateh, Red Earth […]
Wildfire Update – June 4
Following a week of extreme wildfire behavior that included multiple fires and evacuations, Alberta is now seeing slightly improved conditions. Cooler conditions and high humidity are aiding firefighters. Alberta resources are bolstered by the addition […]
Alberta Measles Cases Over 700
Alberta’s cases of the measles are continuing to increase. The province has now confirmed 710 total cases, the most cases in a calendar year since 1986, when 843 cases were reported. The initial outbreak this […]
Wildfire Smoke Covering Region
Smoky conditions are blanketing Northwestern Alberta with many fires happening. The latest numbers from Alberta Wildfire says that there’s 56 fires currently burning across the province, half of them being classified as “out of control”. […]
AJHL Storm Sign Two From La Crete
The AJHL’s Grande Prairie Storm have signed a couple of players from the La Crete Lumber Barons. Forward Cole Penner and defenseman Rydley Gerbrandt have each signed a Letter of Intent to join the Storm […]
