T55 Daily News Blast

Friday February 27, 2026

The Alberta government is projecting a $9.4 billion deficit for the 2026-27 fiscal year, higher than originally forecast last year.
Peace Regional RCMP have a person in custody after a stolen vehicle from Peace River was located in Grimshaw.
42 year-old Dennis Brandon Campbell initially faced the judge last week.
The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has filled a board vacancy. John Willemsen was voted in, via acclaimation, as the new Trustee in Grimshaw.
Updates and planning were key aspects of a recent meeting with Fairview Town Council.
The update came from Energy Alberta on the Peace River Nuclear Power Project, where representatives filled Council in on the current consultation stage.
The Planning came from the Fairview Regional College Transition Committee, who anticipates upcoming legal and business planning expenses and is seeking tax-deductible donations through the Town office.
The town of High Level is continuing the winter spirit with the 11th annual Frostival taking place this weekend.
Peace River Town Council has adopted a politically neutral stance with the use of public spaces.
Today is the final day for registrations for the Alberta Pond Hockey Championships.
Just a few spots are left for the event next weekend at the Mile Zero Multiplex in Grimshaw.
NWJHL playoffs…
La Crete is in Grande Prairie, Game 3 is tonight, Game 4 is tomorrow, Game 5 is Sunday.
FSJ is in Peace River for Game 3 tomorrow and Game 4 Sunday.
NPHL playoffs… Games 3 tomorrow, Grande Prairie is in Manning and Spirit River is in Dawson Creek.
AEHL this weekend…
The U-13’s play tonight in Dawson Creek, and tomorrow and Sunday in Fort McMurray.
The U-15’s play tonight through Sunday for their first round tournament in Whitecourt.
The U-18’s play tonight in FSJ, and Sunday in Whitecourt.
NJHL playoffs…
The High Prairie Red Wings play the Crowsnest Crush in the semi-finals.
Game 1 is tonight in High Prairie, Game 2 is tomorrow in Crowsnest, and Game 3 is Sunday in High Prairie.
AJHL this weekend…
The Grande Prairie Storm, who have won 16 of their last 18 games, play tonight at home to Lloydminster.
A few pockets of sunshine will be happening this weekend in the Northwest, but it’s going to be cold, especially in the Mackenzie.
The Peace and Big Lakes will see slight warmth this weekend, but things will cool down a little again. And the snow starts falling again next week as well.