Northern Sunrise County and MD of Peace write letters to Premier regarding Nuclear Project
Northern Sunrise County is requesting provincial funding to cover up to $2 million in costs for expert consultants and legal counsel as it responds to the federal review of the proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project. Reeve
Doctor Shortage In Fairview This Week
Doctor shortages have sprung up again in Fairview. The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage for a couple of days this week, starting this morning and lasting through to Thursday morning.
One person dead after boat stuck on sandbar on Lesser Slave Lake
Tragedy on Lesser Slave Lake in northern Alberta—one man is dead after five boaters became stranded on a sandbar late Friday night. High Prairie RCMP say the group was stuck when their boat drifted away. A 39-year-old
Berwyn Council Highlights…
At their latest meeting, Berwyn Village Council approved an updated Recreational Equipment Rental Policy, broadening access for community groups while tightening liability and insurance rules. Council also set October 17, 2025, for a tax recovery auction, with
More Measles Cases in Alberta, than all of USA since March.
Alberta has now surpassed the U.S. in confirmed measles cases, with 1,314 reported since March—30 of them just this past weekend. That’s more than the 1,288 cases across 39 U.S. states so far this year. While Alberta
Provincial Grant Money going to Research Associations in Peace Region (Vance Yaremko)
The research is continuing, and the Provincial Government is providing financial aid to keep it going. Agri-research grants were provided to four organizations in the Peace region, which included SARDA Ag. Research in Donnelly. $3.2 million dollars,
Faust RCMP arrest a man on murder charges
On July 11, 2025, Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit charged 42-year-old Anthony Knott, a resident of Edmonton, with second-degree murder following an active shooting incident. Knott was arrested and appeared before a justice of the peace, where
Investigation underway into Chopper Accident near Manning
A helicopter contracted by Alberta Wildfire was involved in an accident on the evening of July 10th while landing at a fire base near the Slims Creek wildfire, north of Manning. The pilot—who was the only person
MD Greenview declares Ag. Disaster
Greenview Council has declared an agricultural disaster for the livestock industry amid continued extreme dry conditions, minimal runoff, and severe grasshopper infestations. While some areas received rain, many parts of the MD are nearing critical thresholds. The
Crop Conditions still below normal in Peace Region
Despite some showers this past week, crop conditions in the Peace Region remain well below average. Just 24% of major crops are rated Good to Excellent—far below the 5-year average of 59%. Sub-surface moisture sits at 32%,