The NDP opposition is calling on the UCP government to do more when it comes to preventing overdose deaths among First Nations People. Lori Sigurdson, the NDP’s Mental Health and Addictions ...Read more
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Prairie River Junior High in High Prairie has received a portion of $1 million the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation has handed out to schools across Canada this year as a part of their Literacy ...Read more
Continue Reading »More than 75,000 workers in the province are now eligible for the joint federal-provincial Critical Worker Benefit program. The Alberta government contributed $118 million to the $465 million ...Read more
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The Province has more financial support available to help the live events sector. Culture Minister Leela Aheer says they’ve invested $13 million in the Stabilize Program to help non-profit ...Read more
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The War Amps Key Tag service is back for another year. The War Amps public awareness officer, Jamie Lunn, says this program has been going on for 75 years. “You can attach it to your key ...Read more
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With scorching temperatures in the forecast, the province has upgraded the wildfire danger in the Peace River Forest Area to very high. All current fire permits will remain active and new permits ...Read more
Continue Reading »Residents and businesses in the area of Paddle Prairie are being asked by Alberta Health Services to boil water for at least one minute before consuming. This includes: drinking, brushing ...Read more
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**Update June 22, 2021 3:45 p.m.** Highway 58 east of Rainbow Lake is now open for legal highway weights. There is caution for bumps, gravel patches and new settling for the next few weeks. Drivers ...Read more
Continue Reading »***ASIRT Release**** -High Prairie 06/21/21 On June 17, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate the circumstances surrounding an encounter between members ...Read more
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June 21, 2021 – Tonight in Peace River there will be a walk to remember the past, feel sorrow and build strength and honour the resilience of those that are impacted by the residential school ...Read more
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