Manning Regional Expo ready to go (Trinidy Schmidt)
Trade show season continues in the Northwest this weekend, but some shows have been rebranded. For example, the Manning Regional Expo, formerly the Manning Tradeshow, takes place today and tomorrow at the Jack McAvoy Arena. The show
Cops say “There’s no excuse for speeding”
Courtesy: RCMP High Prairie RCMP issues tickets for speeds exceeding the limit by over 100km/h High Prairie, Alta. – On April 8, 2025, High Prairie RCMP were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 2 in Big Lakes County,
Mighty Peace GM ready for Northern Alberta Expo (Peter Herritt)
With Spring in full swing, residents are venturing outdoors, and are starting to meet up for reasons like Trade Show season. Mighty Peace GM, Powersports and RV are among the businesses using the Springtime to network, and
Measles Outbreak, not a concern yet – Adriana LaGrange
Alberta’s Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has stated that the province’s measles outbreak, with 43 confirmed cases since March, isn’t severe enough for a public address by the chief medical officer, Dr. Mark Joffe. Despite calls from the
PR Special Meeting Highlights
Courtesy: Town of Peace River. Monday, April 7 Meetings. Special Council Meeting: ~Council provided third reading to Bylaw No. 2172 – Land Use Bylaw No. 1891 Amendment – Redistricting Plan 9221058, Block 1, Lot 18 and Plan
Flood Maps being developed in the Northwest and Alberta
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Alberta’s has finalized more flood maps in the past five years than in the previous thirty-five years combined. Flood maps help keep people safe and play a critical role in informing local emergency
BREAKING: Fire Crews in Peace River containing blaze in south end
BREAKING NEWS Fire crews are busy in the Peace River’s south end, gaining the upper-hand on a brush fire. The blaze is near the museum and the office of the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division. No word
New Movie To Be Set in Northern Alberta
A new drama/comedy movie is set to take place in Northern Alberta with “Smudge The Blades.” The movie is created by Cody Lightning (of Smoke Signals fame) and Harlan Kingfisher. As the blades part of the name
Fire Officials say “Be Careful in 2025”
Fire officials are continuing to conduct prescribed burns in the area, but are also warning of the dangers of fires. This after a brush fire in the Wembley area yesterday. With the start of camping season fast
Hundreds of Children attend Safety Open House
Hundreds of Children were present at the Baytex Energy Center for the Child Safety Open House yesterday. Reprentatives of the RCMP, the town and County’s Fire Department, ATCO, and Fish and Wildlife, among other were present. The