Reforestation company acquitted for workplace fatality
Courtesy: Government of Alberta A reforestation company has been acquitted of occupational health and safety (OHS) charges related to a workplace fatality. On Feb. 21, Blue Collar Silviculture Ltd. was found not guilty on eight counts under
BLC offers support to MLA Sinclair regarding Budget
Courtesy: Big Lakes County On behalf of Big Lakes County, I am writing to express my support for MLA Scott Sinclair and the concerns he’s raised regarding the 2025 provincial budget. As an Albertan, I share many
Peace Country Classic Ag. Show this weekend at Evergreen Park in GP (Jason Anderson)
It’s the first major Trade show of the year in the Peace Region for everyone to enjoy. The 2025 Peace Country Classic Ag. show is set to go Thursday through Saturday at Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie
Memorable Movies from the Oscars of Decades Past
The 97th annual Academy Awards were last night, and many great and interesting films took home awards, and even more only had a few moments in the spotlight. Over the decades, many movies have won and lost
97th Academy Award Winners
It was the night to honor the best in cinema, from the actors, directors and completed films to the costumers, make up and editing, a number of things that go into making the finished product we love
RCMP make arrests in B&E in Girouxville in February
Grande Prairie RCMP make arrests after locating stolen vehicle from McLennan Grande Prairie, Alta. – On Feb. 21, 2025, Grande Prairie RCMP located several individuals involved in the break and enter in Girouxville, Alta. Grande Prairie Crime
MLA Sinclair weighs in on 2025 Budget
Courtesy: Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair FB Page On Thursday, our government released the 2025 budget, and I find most of it, at best, disappointing and, at worst, unacceptable for Albertans. I don’t know who it’s
Engine failure causes chopper crash in 2023 (TSB)
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada reported that an engine failure shortly after takeoff contributed to a helicopter crash during a 2023 wildfire in northern Alberta. The pilot, Ryan Gould, was assisting firefighting efforts in the Peace
Wildfire season starts today in Forest Protection area (Leah Lovequist)
Wildfire season has begun in the Forest Protection areas of the Northwest. That’s opposed to last year when the season started around February 20th. However, the approaches are still the same when being prepared and vigilant. That
Person Wanted From McLennan Break-In
NEWS REALEASE FROM RCMP On Feb. 21, 2025, Grande Prairie RCMP located several individuals involved in the break and enter in Girouxville, Alta. Grande Prairie Crime Reduction Unit (GP CRU) was able to locate the outstanding stolen