New Fossil Site Discovered Near Grande Prairie
A new fossil site has been discovered near Grande Prairie on the Redwillow River (tributary of the Wapiti River) and is being called Tyrants Aisle. The name refers to the Tyrannosaurs, a fierce dinosaur predator that lived
Meetings in Nampa concerning the School continues… (Doug Campbell)
It’s one of the hottest topics circulating around the region. Opinions have been raised by all parties regarding the potential closing of Nampa School. Doug Campbell is the President of the Nampa Public School Council… More meetings
Two farms in Peace Region of 60 approved projects across Canada receiving federal grant
The Government of Canada is making investments in clean technology and supporting sustainable farming practices with the Agricultural Clean Technology Program. On February 3, 2022, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the first wave
Major Drug Bust has regional ties…
Five people have been charged and more than $1.6 million in fentanyl and meth were seized in a joint investigation between ALERT and RCMP Federal Serious Organized Crime. Project Motor is an 18-month investigation that spanned across Canada’s westernmost
Alberta Provincial Court Restrictions Continue
The Provincial Court of Alberta has extended court restrictions until February 18, 2022. These restrictions have all out-of-custody trials, preliminary inquiries and other hearings requiring in-person testimonies being postponed. Although, this does not include urgent matters and
Manning’s Whillans In First College Hockey Season
Manning’s Deklan Whillans is now into his first season of college hockey. Whillans goes to Anna Maria College, a Division 3 school in Massachusetts, and says he’s managed to adjust to both the level of play and
Business Sector turning a corner… (Peter Herritt)
Despite the COVID restrictions in place, business is improving as time marches on. The Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce is feeling optimistic about the future of business in the area. Peter Herritt is the Chamber
Highlights of Fairview Town Council February 1
The Town of Fairview’s Council meeting on February 1, 2022 had many interesting items on their agenda to discuss. Notable items included a Regional Governance Study done in 2020 jointly with the MD of Fairview, a proposal
My Dream Pokémon Game
The new Pokémon video game came out this weekend and I have been playing it non-stop. If you have not played any before or if you have been skeptical about this one stay with me here because
Concerns From NDP Over Rural Doctor Incentives
The NDP’s Health Critic says while new incentives for rural doctors are a “small step” towards improving the provinces relationship with doctors, there’s still more work that needs to be done. David Shepherd was on the Trending