Advanced Polls this weekend
This weekend is also the start of Advanced Polls in the federal election. Polling stations will be open from 9am-9pm from Friday to Monday, to cast your ballot. Locally, ten candidates are running in the two ridings
Mighty Peace Basketball League Schedule
Some basketball action will soon be happening in the peace region. The Mighty Peace Basketball League has released their schedule for the season which will start on May 4. Six teams are taking part, games will happen
GP RCMP and ALERT execute Project Glacier
Courtesy: GP RCMP and ALERT Project Glacier dismantles Grande Prairie criminal organization Grande Prairie… Six people have been charged in an extensive organized crime investigation in Grande Prairie. ALERT alleges the group was involved in drug trafficking throughout
High Prairie Playground being replaced
Demolition of the old playground near the Sports Palace in High Prairie is underway. Crews and authorities are asking residents to stay away from the area, for safety’s sake. The piece of land is going to be
Smile Cookie Campaign nearing
Residents in the Northwest will be starting to think about placing orders for Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign. Last year, over 600 charities benefitted from nearly $20 million dollars raised across the country. This year’s campaign runs
Gulity plea entered in MD of Smoky River drug case
Muhktar Ali of Nampa has pleaded guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking following a 2024 drug arrest in the MD of Smoky River. The plea was entered on April 10 at the Peace River Court
Ice Advisory ended near High Prairie
Ice Advisories have ended for the West Prairie river, near High Prairie. Alberta Environment says water levels have stabilized and possible ice-related flooding is no longer a concern. The Advisory was in place for a couple of
Election Candidate Profiles – Darrell Teske
We continue our election candidate profiles with an independant campaign in the Peace River-Westlock riding. Darrel Teske says he’s wanting provide a more “progressive conservative” outlook. “I want to change the conversation to relevant issues. I want
Grimshaw Council Highlights
Courtesy: Town of Grimshaw RCMP Update Staff Sergeant and Detachment Commander Lacey Blair joined the Council meeting to provide an update on policing in the Grimshaw area. She shared that property offences, motor vehicle thefts, and break-and-enters
New Primary Clinic being built in High Level
Planning and design for a new primary care and specialty medical clinic in High Level are complete, with construction set to begin this spring. Scheduled to open in 2027, the clinic will expand the Northwest Health Centre,