Homelessness Continues to be an Issue in Peace River
The issue of homelessness continues to spring up in Peace River. Concerned citizens, as well as the group PurpleRung, both addressed Town Council at their latest regular meeting on Monday, November 27, 2017. Both have said that
Bankruptcies On the Rise in Alberta
Bankruptcies continue to rise in Alberta. According to ATB Financial, it’s increased 37.2 percent month-over-month in August 2017. Year-over-year, they climbed from 440 in August 2016 to 450 during that 12-month period. As well, numbers from the
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Craft Breweries Now Allowed in Peace River’s Town Limits
Some locally grown suds and spirits could soon be found in Peace River. On Monday, town councillors passed Bylaw 2014, which amends Land Use Bylaw 1891 to allow for the production of Beer, Wine, Spirits and Liqueurs
Alberta Indigenous Relations Minister Visits High Level Area
The Town of High Level recently received a visit from Alberta Indigenous Relations Minister Richard Feehan. He was in town as part of his tour visiting the various communities’ right across the province. The YL Country team
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Navs Split Games, Flyers Drop Two Over the Weekend
The North Peace Navigators had some mixed results over the weekend in the Northwest Junior Hockey League (NWJHL). On Friday, the Navs bested the Sexsmith Vipers by a score of 7-5, with Mark Simpson scoring two goals
Busy Weekend for NPHL Last Weekend
Several games went over the weekend in the North Peace Hockey League (NPHL). One of them went on Friday, November 24, 2017, with High Prairie’s hot streak cut short to just two games. The Regals fell to
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Graham Powell, Glen Godberson Win at Peace River Cash Spiel
The results are in for the Peace River Cash Spiel. In the Competitive Division, Team Graham Powell out of Grande Prairie won in this event, defeating hometown favourites, Team Scott Webb, in the finals 7-1 after just