Animal Foster Homes Needed With Colder Weather
With temperatures expected to plummet in the coming days, the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society is putting out an urgent plea for people to open their homes to foster dogs and puppies. The group says its current
No Plans For Classroom Cellphone Bans
There are currently no plans to ban cell phones in Alberta classrooms, even though other provinces have put in such rules. New rules in Quebec means students can no longer use cellphones in the classroom unless approved
Doctor found in Fairview…
Courtesy: AHS Physician coverage found: Fairview Health Complex ED to reopen at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 FAIRVIEW— Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the Fairview Health Complex as of 7 p.m.,
WHL’s Broncos High On Local Prospect Gauchier
A general manager of a Western Hockey League made a visit to some hockey games in the Peace Region. Chad Leslie of the Swift Current Broncos says he’s keeping a close eye on one of his teams
Cost Concerns Around Alberta Daycare Program
Parents in the Peace Region could be paying more for daycare as early as next month. That’s because some operators are considering opting out of the province’s childcare affordability grant, arguing the current agreement is unfair and
Ice Advisory Issued For Peace River
An Ice Advisory has been issued for the Peace River. River levels in Town may begin to rise in response to the approaching ice front over the next few days. Increased flow from upstream is expected to
Utility Rate Increases In Falher
Some increases to utility rates are happening in Falher. The town has finalized their 2024 utility rates, water is going up $1.05 per cubic metre, residential sewer is seeing a $0.50 per month increase and there’s also
Experts Expecting Another Difficult Fire Season
After a record year for wildfires here in the region and across province, followed by what has been an unseasonably mild and dry winter thus far, Alberta Wildfire is already preparing for what could be another year
More Doctor Shortages In Fairview
The New Year is here, but the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department is having the same old problems with doctor coverage. They will not have a physician on-site today, and also again on Friday. AHS says these
Man Arrested After Traffic Stop In High Level
News release from High Level RCMP On Dec. 24, 2023, High Level RCMP conducted a roadside stop on a vehicle in the High Level area. The vehicle failed to stop for police, until a rear passenger jumped