High Level releases capital budget for 2020
The Town of High Level is spending $4,990,000. That is how much council is committing to its 2020 capital budget for 27 projects. Over 68 percent of the budget is dedicated to operation costs. “There is quite
Privacy Commissioner investigating the province’s liquor store pilot project
The Information and Privacy Commissioner is investigating a pilot project announced by the province earlier this week. The Alberta Government had a press conference on Monday to talk about ID scanning technology being used at liquor stores
Closed Session: A chat with Fairview Mayor, Gord MacLeod
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Province looking to tackle liquor store thefts
The Alberta Government wants to stop a crime trend in the city from going to rural communities. Justice Minister and Solicitor General, Doug Schweitzer, announced a working group will be formed to help combat liquor store related
New Clinic Getting Positive Response
The new medical clinic in Peace River is getting some positive reviews. One local physician, Dr. Karen Lundgard, says the new space will be a benefit both the doctors and the patients. “The rooms are spacious, we’ve
New post-secondary education funding model to be tied to performance measures
The Alberta Government is changing its funding model for post-secondary schools. Advanced Education Minister, Demetrios Nicolaides, made the announcement yesterday. In a media release, Nicolaides says the funding will be tied to performance measures. “This is a
Big Lakes County announces changes at Faust Fire Department
There is some shuffling at the Big Lakes County Fire Department. In a memo to county council and staff, Fire Chief David Sturgeon, says that Deputy Fire Chief, Robert Nygaard is stepping down at the Faust Fire
Alberta’s Justice Minister applauds Supreme Court ruling on Trans Mountain Pipeline
Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General, Doug Schweitzer, is applauding the decision of the Supreme Court. The Government of British Columbia had its case to halt construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline dismissed. Schweitzer says it was
This Week In The NPHL – January 21
Only two weeks are left in the regular season for the North Peace Hockey League. All five teams only have a few games left until the start of the Campbell Cup Playoffs. The regular season wraps up
New clinic on west hill of Peace River opens its doors
The Sunrise Centre is now open for business. The new health centre officially opened its doors this evening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new clinic, which is located southwest of the hospital. Northern Sunrise County