Province Investing In Drought And Flood Protection
The Provincial government is making a lot of investments into drought and flood protection. Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says they’ve put $3.5 million into several projects through the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program. “That allows us to
Mercer Peace River recognized as top employer by Mediacorps
Courtesy: Mercer Peace River Mercer Peace River Selected as an Alberta Top Employer PEACE RIVER, AB, January 30, 2024 – Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce its selection as one
T55 Daily News Blast
Tuesday January 30th, 2024 Valleyview RCMP have four residents in custody of weapons and drug offenses. Police searched a home on Thursday, and seized cash and ammunition, in addition to the firearms and drugs. (Photos on App.)
Four charged in Valleyview
Courtesy: Valleyview RCMP Four charged after nearly a kilogram of drugs were seized in Valleyview Valleyview, Alta. – On Jan. 25, 2024, members of the Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (WAD CRU), with the assistance of
Local Childcare Centres Involved In Rolling Closures (Krystal Churcher)
Some daycare operators in the Peace Region are taking part in a series of rolling closures starting today. The Association of Alberta Childcare Entrepreneurs says the decision for the closures “stems from the critical need to address
FVSD sees significant changes for 2025
Courtesy: Fort Vermilion School Division FORT VERMILION, January 29, 2024 – Fort Vermilion School Division Board of Trustees has approved a new calendar for the 2024-2025 School Year that includes significant changes from previous years. Changes include
Money for Power Engineering Courses at NWP
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Alberta’s government is investing $11.3 million for a state-of-the-art power engineering lab at Northwestern Polytechnic. Demand for power engineers is growing in northwestern Alberta. By providing modern learning spaces across the province, the
Honey Produces increased profits in 2023 (Connie Phillips)
Despite the drought conditions and less-favorable environments, Alberta’s bees are producing a good yield, heading into 2024. Statistics Canada is reporting that Alberta Beekeepers produced and sold over $277 million dollars worth of honey in 2023. That’s
Provinces Makes Schedule Changes For AISH Payments
The Alberta government is changing the payment schedule for people in the peace region who receive payments through the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program and other income supports. The change will mean that those
Skrlik loses Provincial Final
It’s a heart-breaker for Nampa’s Kayla Skrlik in St. Paul… Selena Sturmay of Edmonton wins the Provincial Women’s Curling championship with a 6-5 win over Skrlik. Leading 5-3 heading into the 9th end without hammer, Skrlik forces