Baytex Energy says no jobs are in jeopardy at this time
Despite oil taking a significant drop in prices per barrel, the Baytex Energy Corporation says it doesn’t plan to cut jobs as off now. West Texas Intermediate Crude and Western Canadian Select both had declines of over
Northwestern Air says it’s “very keen” to bring passenger service to Peace River
An airline based in the Northwest Territories has interest in bringing scheduled passenger service to the Peace Region. According to a briefing note to Peace River Town Council, Northwestern Air Owner, Brian Harrold and town Chief Administrative
Spirit River’s Pleasantview Lodge to add new long-term care and lodge spaces
The Pleasantview Lodge in Spirit River will be undergoing an expansion, possibly next year. Central Peace-Notley MLA, Todd Loewen was at the lodge on Friday to make the announcement. “Today we are bringing the good news that
RCMP arrests two suspects in homicide investigation
The RCMP Major Crimes Unit has made two arrests following an investigation into a homicide on March 6. The investigation started when the High Prairie RCMP found human remains off Highway 88 near Red Earth Creek on
Navs Ready For NWJHL Finals
The North Peace Navigators will be up against one of their biggest rivals in the NWJHL finals. They will be facing the Fort St. John Huskies for the league championship. The Huskies won six of the eight
Birch Hills County Facing Budget Shortfall
Birch Hills County is trying to figure out how they’re going to handle a budget shortfall that they’re currently facing. Reeve Gerald Manzulenko says one of the main factors leading to the shortfall is oil and gas
Theft At Sexsmith Fire Hall
Grande Prairie RCMP are investigating the theft of some equipment from the fire department in Sexsmith. The Sexsmith fire department says a laptop, a radio and a bag for equipment were taken from their fire hall at
Williams says there is an opportunity to keep local provincial parks open
Dan Williams says there is an opportunity for provincial parks up for closure to remain open. The Peace River MLA was responding to the announcement that 20 parks, including six in the Peace Region, will be either
Royals Ready For Postseason
The Peace River Royals begin their postseason this week as they will host one of the regional tournaments in the Northern Alberta Hockey League. The Royals will face their division rivals from Grande Prairie, Whitecourt and Fort
Williams says federal government to blame for Teck pulling out of mining project
Peace River MLA Dan Williams is criticizing the federal government for an energy company pulling out of a mine. On February 23, Teck Recourses Ltd. CEO and President, Don Lindsay, wrote a letter to the federal Minister