First nation Funding coming from Provincial Government
Courtesy: Government of Alberta The Aboriginal Business Investment Fund propelled 20 dynamic Indigenous businesses forward in 2024-25 and is set to open for applications again this spring. Budget 2025, if passed, provides $10 million in annual funding
Changes to Recycling in PR and HP
Courtesy: High Prairie and Peace River Facebook Pages
Outdoor Games Through the Generations
When we got a chance to take in the fresh air as kids, there were–and are–all kinds of different activities, based on the simplest toys, or just our own imagination. A lot of those games have stayed
McMann wins Superintendent award
Michael McMann, Superintendent of the Fort Vermilion School Division, has been honored with the prestigious EXL Award for Excellence in School System Leadership by the College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS). This accolade, sponsored by the Canadian
Five Northern Alberta Colleges sign Agreement
In a groundbreaking move for northern Alberta, five colleges and polytechnics—Keyano College, Lakeland College, Northern Lakes College, Northwestern Polytechnic, and Portage College—have signed a historic agreement to enhance educational pathways for students. Announced on March 14, this
Province Touting Numerous Northern Investments
The Provincial government is highlighting a total of nearly $5 billion in the budget for investments being made in the North. Matt Jones, the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, says one part of that is $9
HFCRD Board Meeting highlights
Courtesy: HFCRD St. Thomas More Replacement School Planning Dollars The Board reviewed the Capital Planning Process for the new replacement school for St. Thomas More in Fairview. The Ad Hoc Committee will be meeting at a date
Grimshaw grants Development permits
Town Officials in Grimshaw are granting Development Permits to have new businesses come to town. Permits have been given for future endeavours like a Coffee Roaster, Bookkeeping Office, a Tire Shop, and a mechanical shop, among others.
Grimshaw Chamber Business Expo & Hiring Fair
In Grimshaw, excitement builds for the Business Expo and Hiring Fair happening this Friday, March 21. Put on by the Grimshaw and District Chamber of Commerce, the event runs from 1 PM to 8 PM at the
NWT Police search for wanted suspect
Courtesy: RCMP The Northwest Territories Major Crime Unit has laid charges in connection with a shooting in Fort Providence that left one man dead and two other men with serious injuries. On March 15th, 2025 at 12:46