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%,
RCMP cautioning people to Slow Down!
Law Enforcement Services are reminding drivers of the critical need to reduce speed in construction zones to ensure the safety of both workers and road users. On July 9th, at 11:05 a.m., a Grande Prairie Peace Officer
Teepee Creek Stampede starts today (Tanner Stark)
It is four days in the Wild, that is all ready to go. The annual Teepee Creek Stampede starts today lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy. The Stampede began in 1917, making 2025 the
New Senior’s Facilties possibly coming to Fort Vermilion
Courtesy Metis Nation of Alberta The Otipemisiwak Métis Government and the Fort Vermilion and Area Seniors and Elders Lodge Board held an information session on a Memorandum of Understanding that was recently signed. The government was represented
Airline Task Force formed in High Level
The Town of High Level to form task force regarding reliable service for the Mackenzie Region. At the June 23 Council Meeting, High Level Mayor Crystal McAteer spoke to forming a task force to assist in attracting
Dixonville Rural Academy eyeing September 2026 opening
Education in Dixonville may continue, even after the closing of the school. The Dixonville Chartered School Society has cfreated a logo and received applications to submit to Alberta Education, to open the Dixonville Rural Academy. The Society
RCMP Weekly Wanted…
From the RCMP’s Weekly Wanted File, police are looking for Chad Raymond Costello. His last known whereabouts was in Grande Prairie, and is noted for activities in GP, Rycroft, Bezanson, Evansburg, and Edmonton. Police say to not
Bergeron to run and fundraise in August
He has been busy during the fire season, all-the-while preparing for an upcoming charity run. Julien Bergeron is the Deputy Fire Chief for Northern Sunrise County. He’s also in preparation and taking donations for the Canadian Fallen
RCMP reminding residents about theft from and of vehicles
Courtesy: RCMP This summer, your Alberta RMCP is reminding community members of tips to help prevent theft of, and from, vehicles during summer activities Whether at a campsite or a trailhead, keep the following in mind when
BLC FCSS Offices re-opening this summer
FCSS offices in Big Lakes County are re-opening for the summer. The office in Faust will be re-opening today, and the office in Kinuso is re-opening tomorrow. More information is at the Big Lakes County offices. Keith