Beaver First Nation gets solar power
The government of Alberta and Beaver First Nation have partnered to install solar panel systems on community buildings to help cut their power bills down. The project’s intention is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create local
RCMP arrest five and seize drugs and loaded guns
Valleyview RCMP and the Western Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Team had a busy day on Tuesday. On September 4, RCRU helped Valleyview RCMP with tracking down offenders with outstanding warrants in relation to a shooting incident
Peace country needs more pipeline access, says Conservative MLA, Arnold Viersen
Last week, we learned from the National Energy Board that more oil was being transported on rails than ever before. This news came after the court ruling to halt the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. Conservative MLA
Weekend of Humboldt Broncos games brings hockey community together in solidarity
Today the Peace Region came together for a second round of hockey games for the Humboldt Broncos. The game began with a ceremony where North Peace Navigators President, Albert Cooper, said some kind words in remembrance of
Humboldt Broncos play preseason games in Peace River
The Baytex Energy Centre was packed with hockey fans awaiting the return of the Humboldt Broncos on Saturday evening. The event kicked off with a barbecue before the pregame ceremony began. During the ceremony, President of the
Peace River man completes bike ride to Nanaimo to raise awareness for addictions
Around the beginning of August, Peace River resident, Dakota Mantai began his journey from Peace River to Nanaimo, B.C. to raise awareness about the impact of addiction and raise money for recovery centres. “When you’re passionate about
Peace Regional Victim Services receives grant for family violence campaign
Peace Regional Victim Services has received a $17-thousand dollar grant from the RCMP for their “Healthy Relationships” campaign. The campaign is dedicated to bringing awareness on how to have healthy family relationships to schools across the region
Peace River will not be getting Uber or Lyft anytime soon
With the news that Grande Prairie is reviewing a new bylaw that would offer services such as Uber and Lyft in the city, comes the question of if the same may be under revision for Peace River.
Loon River First Nation gets new truck stop
A grant from the provincial government of $700,000 has been given to Loon River First Nation to help construct a full-service truck stop. The new truck stop is open for business, and has created 29 permanent full-time
Health minister visits local community paramedic and recipient
This week, health minister Sarah Hoffman and MLA Debbie Jabbour, visited Points West Living to talk to a resident and her community paramedic. The community paramedic program originally started in Edmonton and Calgary. After being so successful,