Education Minister Talks About New Schools And Draft Curriculum
Manning and Valleyview are among a number of rural communities in the province getting money for new schools in the provincial budget. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says it’s important to have modern schools in rural communities. “They
Four people face charges following a shooting in Whitefish.
Courtesy: RCMP files On Feb. 10, 2022, High Prairie RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) initiated an investigation into a shooting that took place in Whitefish Lake First Nation, Alta. As a result of the investigation, a search
Time-Change Happens this weekend
It was a hot topic in the Municipal Election last Fall, and it’s being done this weekend. Mountain Daylight Time takes into effect. Before you head for bed on Saturday night, you’ll need to turn your clocks
Streetlight debate in Town of Manning
The streetlights in Manning are up for making a financial decision. Manning Town Council is debating on what to do as ATCO will be switching all HSP bulbs over to LED come next January. The municipality will
Shelterbelt Program & Ratepayers Appreciation Night in the MD of Peace
This week on the River Country Ag Show we got to chat with Nasar Iqbal, the Manager of Agricultural Services with the MD of Peace. We spoke with Iqbal about two things happening within the MD of
Grande Prairie Regional College is now Northwestern Polytechnic
Grande Prairie Regional College is now Northwestern Polytechnic, and dignitaries are pleased with the new vision. They are a school based on the trades for the area and beyond. Dignitaries are saying the expansion of classes, programs
NDP Calling Measures For Gas And Electricity Costs Inadequate
The NDP is calling the provincial governments measures to reduce high gas and electricity costs “inadequate.” Energy Critic Kathleen Ganley was on the Trending 55 Hot Seat and says the provinces moves fall short in a few
Women of the North Conference Interview…
Stevie’s chat with Shery Crawford the Women of the North Conference Business Analyst for Peace Country Growing Communities. Stevie, RC/KIX
River Country Puck Drop 2021-22 Episode 23
Fairview Flyers Head Coach and GM Lance Wiebe joins us on this week’s River Country Puck Drop. We get his thoughts on the Flyers season, having fans at the games in the NWJHL again, their rivalry with
Nampa School Reaction (Lori Leitch)
Reactions are continuing to come forward regarding the situation with Nampa School. The Peace River School Division decided not to close the school. Instead looking for ways to increase enrollment. Lori Leitch is the Board Chair of