Naming rights provided to Spartan Controls at NWP
Courtesy: Northwestern Polytechnic Spartan Controls, a leader in industrial automation solutions, is proud to announce a 15-year partnership with Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) as the exclusive naming partner for the institution’s new $16 million, full-service training and education
Food Banks in Region needing contributions
Courtesy: Peace River Food Bank Hello Peace River Community we need your help our shelves are getting very low once again. The products that we are desperately in need of are as follows: Canned beans instant noodles
PR RCMP Update one of two accidents on weekend

Courtesy: PR RCMP Peace Regional RCMP investigate motor vehicle collision Peace River, Alta. – On Feb. 8, 2025, Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report of a collision on Highway 688, between Township roads 845 and 844.
Northern Women in Ag. Conference set to go (Alaina Archibald)

It’s a gathering of empowerment for women in the farming community. The Northern Women in Ag. Conference is getting set to go February 20th and 21st at the Dunvegan Inn and Suites in Fairview. It’s a two-day
Fast Food Through the Generations

How we have purchased food has changed over the years. It was no longer just home-cooking that got Canadians through the week, but as the years went by, Fast Food became a fast-growing industry. From parking the
Winter burning continues… (Tannis McNabb)

Residents in the field are continuing with winter burning. However, caution needs to be undertaken them, and with everyone, as they are encountered. Even though no Carry-over wildfires are happening in the area, winter burning is happening
Ice Jam Watch ends…
Courtesy: Town of Peace River The Ice Jam Watch issued for the Peace River at the Town of Peace River has ended. Minor consolidations of the newly formed ice cover were observed upstream of the Shaftesbury Ferry
HP RCMP have two youths under arrest

Courtesy: HP RCMP On Feb. 1, 2025, High Prairie RCMP responded to a report of a firearm being discharged, injuring an adult victim, near a business in the area of Mission Street, in Grouard, Alta. High Prairie
RCMP say to stop leaving vehicles running, when unattended (Julie-Ann Strilaiff)

With the temperatures colder right now in the Northwest, people are cheating a little and running their unattended vehicles. This is especially true if remote start is not an option, or owners are just popping out to
Province Looking To Create More Child Care Spaces

The provincial government is looking to create more spaces for child care. According to the minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, Matt Jones, $53 million will be available over the next two years in the Building Blocks