Peace River man in Custody following traffic stop north of Falher

Courtesy McLennan RCMP M.D. of Smoky River, Alta. – On April 10, 2022, at approximately 9 p.m., McLennan RCMP initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the MD of Smoky River, just north of Falher, Alta.
Viersen Advocating For More Oil Projects To Happen

Peace River-Westlock MP Arnold Viersen met with some constituents at some town hall events recently. Viersen says a number of topics were brought up including how to get more projects for the oil and gas sector. “One
The Art of Recycling Episode 20
Here’s the answer to the question that started it all… Why Recycle?
Catching Up with Ecole Routhier School
Our weekly update from the High Prairie School Division. This week we catch up with the students of Ecole Routhier School.
PR Trade Show a success… (Ramona Thoma)
For the first time in three years, the Peace River Trade Show came back. The show was this past weekend at the new Baytex Energy Centre. Ramona Thoma is the Executive Director of the Peace River and
Baler Twine Recycling available in the Peace Region (Davin Johnson)

New recycling programs and initiative are coming into fruition in Alberta. One new program is the recycling of Baler Twine. It’s a pilot program that has a number of Collection sites in the province, including four in
Amplify the North – Raye’s Signs (High Level)
They specialize in industry signs of all sizes. Raye’s signs in High Level is the focus of this week’s Amplify the North promotion. Raye Smith-Knox is the owner of the Family Business. She talks about the business,
La Crete Health Centre In Design Process

They’re currently in the design process for the new health centre for La Crete. Peace River MLA Dan Williams says the parties involved want to have the design of it finalized before construction starts. “What we want
Street Sweeping underway in Region (Megan Bouchard)
Spring is here, and clean-up has started. Roads in the region are being swept up by Public Works crews. That means extra caution is to be undertaken by drivers. Megan Bouchard is the Communications Coordinator with the
High Prairie Emergency Closed until Friday

The Emergency Department at the hospital in High Prairie is closed until 8:00 Friday morning. The announcement was made by Alberta Health Services, due to a doctor’s shortage. Nursing staff remains on-site, while critical referrals are being