Winter Driving Tips From AMA
Now that wintertime has arrived here in Alberta, the Alberta Motor Association has some tips for motorists on how they keep their vehicles running smoothly during the season. Ryan Lemont, the AMA’s manager of driver education, says
Peace-River M.P. concerned with another energy company closing down
Peace River-Westlock M.P. Arnold Viersen is concerned with the news another energy company in the province is closing up shop. Houston Oil and Gas Ltd. out of Calgary entered receivership last week. Receivership is when a court
High Prairie Regals Fold
The High Prairie Regals of the North Peace Hockey League have folded. The NPHL was informed by the team of their intention to fold last night. The team had been dealing with financial problems and a shortage
Peace River School Division Trustee steps down
The Peace River School Division will be losing one of its trustees. The board announced that Ward 1 Trustee, Christopher Schneider will be stepping down effective November 16th. According to the Local Authorities Election Act, whenever a
Peace River M.L.A. Dan Williams to lead Northwestern task force on land planning and caribou recovery
The province wants to come up with land-use and planning policies with caribou populations in mind. Environment Minister, Jason Nixon, formed three sub-regional caribou task forces. The Bistcho Lake committee will be chaired by Peace River M.L.A.
Northern Sunrise County working on budget
Northern Sunrise County is working on its financial blueprint for the next year. The county held its first public budget meeting last week and the first draft is projecting a surplus of $ 4,003,834. Reeve Carolyn Kolebaba
Blue Hills Community School expanding
High School students living in Buffalo Head Prairie will have a short commute to high school in a couple of years. The province announced that an addition will be added to Blue Hills Community School. This will
Fire Season Recap – “Always Be Prepared”
The wildfire season has officially ended in Alberta, and it was certainly a busy one in the north. The big fire this year was the Chuckegg Creek one near High Level. Victoria Ostendorf, the wildfire information officer
Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General, Doug Schweitzer, talks to Trending 55 News about the province’s rural crime initiative and steps already taken to tackle crime
The Trending 55 Newsroom caught up with Alberta Justice Minister and Solicitor General Doug Schweitzer to talk about a variety of issues with the provinces justice system. Schweitzer talks about the hiring of new prosecutors as well
Serial numbers leads R.C.M.P. to stolen goods purchased online
Keeping track of serial numbers can help the police catch thieves. That’s according to Grande Prairie R.C.M.P Constable Candice Hrdlicka who says thanks to serial numbers, they were able to apprehend a suspected thief. “An owner of