Mackenzie County approved for disaster recovery program
The area of Mackenzie County has been approved for Disaster Recovery Program assistance for the 2021 overland flood. Under the 2021 Mackenzie County Flood Disaster Recovery Program, applications are being accepted for Mackenzie County. Residents can apply
Voluntary mask wearing supported by PRSD
As of February 14, 2022, all students in K-12 schools in Alberta are no longer required to wear a mask at school. The Peace River School Division released a statement the day after the changes were made
Two in custody in Grande Prairie…
On Jan. 14, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit were conducting patrols in Grande Prairie, when a vehicle was observed with a burnt out tail light. The officer attempted to conduct a
Spirit River’s Wells Getting Unique College Hockey Experience
A Spirit River hockey player is making the most of his college hockey experience. Brandon Wells goes to Plattsburgh State in New York and says his school work has landed him with a unique opportunity. “My major
River Country Puck Drop 2021-22 Episode 20
Our guest on the show this week is Fairview’s Tyson Helgesen. He plays on the hockey team at Mount Royal University in Calgary. We talked to him about his season, studying for a business major, his time
Business in Manning is struggling… (Robert Gittens)
Business is struggling… That’s the main message being put out by the Manning and District Chamber of Commerce. President Robert Gittens… Keith Hopper, Trending 55
New Dialysis Unit in High Prairie…
A new Renal Dialysis Unit is now open at the hospital in High Prairie. The Unit was built in 2021, and is expected to be under full capacity by the end of the month. In 2019, the
Grants open for Mackenzie County farmers transitioning to organic practices
Organic Alberta is making grants available for Mackenzie County producers and local businesses to access funding for either agronomic services or to strengthen market development opportunities for organic grain processing and distribution. There are two different funding
Changes in the licensed afterschool program in High Level
In the latest High Level Town Council meeting changes were approved in the licensed afterschool program to include bussing and morning coverage for a portion of the available openings. The new rate will become $175 compared the
New Physician in the High Prairie Area
High Prairie and area will be receiving improved access to care with the arrival of a new physician. Dr. Henry Ogbuehi is a family medicine physician who will be providing care at the High Prairie Community Health