Ag Minister Talks About Advocacy Work And “Buy Local”
The Alberta government is encouraging more people to buy and support local. Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says their “Buy Local” campaign is a way to help show support for the province’s agriculture and food industry. “If you
Grass fire at Buffalo Bay… Extinguished
Courtesy: Big Lakes County Wildfire Update – April 22 at 11:10 AM We are pleased to report that the Buffalo Bay Wildfire has been fully extinguished. We appreciate the efforts of everyone involved in managing the situation.
Court Docket…
Alberta Justice has announced a stay of proceedings in the drug trafficking case against Brittany Salmond, effective since February 20. Salmond, along with Robert Allen, was arrested in October 2023 following a month-long investigation. A search of
Survey on New PR Nuclear Plant available…
Feedback is being seeked, on the proposed new Nuclear Power Project for the Peace River area. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission are asking for comments on the summary of the
Election Candidate Profile – Shawn McLean
One of the candidates in Grande Prairie is the subject of our latest election candidate profile. Shawn McLean is running for the People’s Party in the riding, he says one of the main things he’s heard from
UPDATED – RCMP Investigating Highway 43 Crash Near Valleyview
UPDATE Police in Valleyview have confirmed that one person is dead from a late night accident on Highway 43. The RCMP investigation revealed that a cyclist was travelling in the middle of a westbound lane and was
AHS Alert On Potential Measles Exposure In Peace River
Alberta Health Services has announced new potential measles exposures, including in Peace River. In a statement they put out last night, AHS says the potential exposure happened at the Peace River Community Health Centre Emergency Department between
HFCRD Gearing up for 2026 school year (Betty Turpin)
Registration is continuing for school division in the Northwest for the 2026 School year. The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division heads into next year with new schools on the plans, and continued success happening. Betty Turpin is
Alberta’s new Interim Chief Medical Officer of Health
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Dr. Sunil Sookram has temporarily been appointed as interim chief medical officer of health for Alberta. Alberta’s government welcomes Dr. Sunil Sookram as interim Chief Medical Officer of Health, effective immediately. This temporary
Charities Chosen for Smile Cookie Campaign
Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign is getting set to go next week in the Northwest, and orders are already coming in. Local Charities benefitting include: Peace River: Always Find a Reason to Smile (Resource Center for Suicide