Town Honouring Former Mayor
Flags are at half mast in the Town of Peace River. Former mayor Lorne Mann passed away yesterday. The Town in a statement says “Mann served our community with dedication as a Councillor, Deputy Mayor, and Mayor.
One arrested in John D’or Prairie
Courtesy Fort Vermilion RCMP WAD CRU arrests John D’or Prairie man for drug trafficking John D’or Prairie, Alta. – On May 21, 2024, members of the Western Alberta District (WAD) Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) were conducting proactive
Missing Person From Little Buffalo – UPDATE
Courtesy: PR RCMP Peace Regional RCMP seek public assistance to locate missing person – Update Little Buffalo, Alta. – Peace Regional RCMP would like to inform the public that Dominic Laboucan has been located deceased. Peace Regional
Province Studying Cannabis Effects On Youth
The Government of Alberta is looking into the effects of cannabis on individuals aged 25 and under. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Dan Williams announced yesterday that they’re providing roughly $280,000 for a research project with drug
Cameron Hills Fire Update (2pm – May 27)
Courtesy: High Level Forest Area (May 27 – 2pm) HTZ001 (Cameron Hills wildfire) is a mutual aid wildfire that originated in the border zone with the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) in 2023. It is currently located near Indian Cabins,
AB. Ag. Societies preparing for wildfire shelters (Tim Carson)
Wildfire season started early in the Northwest and some evacuations had to take place. Evacuating the farm had to be undertaken in 2023 with the fires in the region, but the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies are
Truck Driver in Humboldt Bus Crash, ordered deported
The truck driver, who caused the deadly Humboldt Bus Crash in 2018, has been ordered deported back to India. Jaskirat Singh Sidhu was found guilty of driving through a Stop Sign and into the path of the
No doc in Fairview, again!
Courtesy: AHS Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage for the following time
Village of Berwyn Council Highlights
Berwyn Campsite Council directed administration to seek proposals for the operation of the Berwyn Campsite for the 2024 camping season. Park Naming Competition and Sponsorship Council directed administration to set up a competition inviting residents to name
Kapawe’no Grant money awarded
The Kapawe’no First Nation Collegiate, based in Grouard isreceiving money for new books and literacy resources. The school is receiving $10,000 for their four schools, which includes: Kapawe’no Nehiyawak School (Grades K-6) Buffalo Bay Academy (Grades 7-12)