PRSD reaching out to evacuated students of Red Earth Creek
In response to recent evacuations, the Peace River School Division is offering support to displaced families. Recognizing the stress of these circumstances, the division is opening its schools to provide a sense of normalcy and continued learning
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Increased Risk Of Wildfires In Region
Extreme heat, low humidity, and strong winds are leading to an increased risk of wildfires across Alberta. Right now 43 wildfires are happening with over half of them classified as “out of control”. A lot of those
Minister Talks About Local School Construction
A couple of local school projects are getting closer to shovels in the ground. Alberta’s Minister of Education and Childcare, Demetrios Nicolaides, says a growing population means they have to “double down” on efforts for getting new
The Last Rodeo: A Heck of A Ride
The Last Rodeo is a film from Angel, the same company that gave the world The Sound of Freedom and the recent well received animated film The King of Kings, gives us a story worth telling. The
Alberta Measles Cases Continue To Increase
Measles cases in Alberta continue to climb, with 606 cases across the province. The south zone accounts for the vast majority, but some news cases have surfaced in the North Zone which now has a total of
Valleyview Man Charged With Sex Offences
Police have charged a man from Valleyview with sex offences. RCMP received a report earlier this month of a male offering children money in exchange for sexual services in the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. Police investigated and
Manning RCMP Looking For Missing Person
Police in Manning are continuing to look for a missing person. 31-year-old Jackie Strong was last seen in the Manning area on Friday. Officers say there is a concern for her well being. She is described as:
PCBFA anxious for 2025 events (Alaina Archibald)
The optimism is present for a good season in the Beef and Cattle sectors in the Northwest. The Peace Country Beef and Forage Association has that forecast heading into the late Spring and Early Summer of 2025.
Border Fire on Hwy 35 fully extinguished
The Border wildfire, which ignited in 2023 along the Alberta-Northwest Territories border near Highway 35, has been fully extinguished. Despite being brought under control in 2023, underground hotspots persisted through the winter, causing the fire to resurface