Charges withdrawn in case in Gift Lake
All charges have been withdrawn against a man involved in a high-risk traffic incident near Gift Lake First Nation. Evan Anderson had faced charges of flight from a peace officer and dangerous driving after a vehicle sped
Life Sentence for Cadotte Lake incident
Alberta Justice has announced that Brenon Gray has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 12 years following a 2022 murder in Cadotte Lake. The conviction stems from the July 26 shooting
McLennan Residents Asked To Conserve Water (UPDATE)
UPDATE July 28th, 2025 Maintenance on the McLennan Water Treatment Plant is complete, and the truck fill station is now open for all bulk water users. With the work finished, water conservation restrictions have also been lifted
Lubicon breaks ground on teacherages
The breaking of ground has taken place, and now the construction begins. Partners of the Lubicon Lake band have come together to start building the new teacherages on the Reserve. The end project will see 25 new
Ag. Disaster declared in Mackenzie County
The Council of Mackenzie County has officially declared an agricultural disaster in response to worsening drought conditions, persistent moisture shortages, and high pest activity. The decision, made during a special council meeting on July 24, 2025, reflects
Peace River Roads Closed Due To Downed Power Lines
Peace River RCMP are reporting a couple of road closures that have happened due to downed power lines. 103 Avenue is completely closed right now, and there is no access to the Heritage Towers Seniors Home. Also
Friday 5 – Comic Book Movies
For the first time in a while it’s the Friday 5 !!! I will look at various topics counting down the top 5, in my opinion. With the box office topping Superman and the highly anticipated Fantastic
MD of Greenview issues Grant money
Investing in our communities — that’s the message from Greenview this week as Council announces a major boost for local residents. Greenview Council has awarded a $120,000 capital grant to the Little Smoky Community Center. The funding
Ag. Disaster declared in MD of Fairview
The list of municipalities keeps growing in the declaration of Agriculture Disasters. The MD of Fairview has joined that list because of severe drought conditions and low soil moisture levels. The announcement raises awareness of the dry
RCMP Weekly Wanted
Police are looking for Alexander Heming Carroll. Their last known whereabouts was in Grande Prairie, and is noted for activities in GP and Beaverlodge. Police say to not approach, just call 911. Courtesy: RCMP