High Level Council Highlights…

Courtesy: Town of High Level Presentations The Council meeting started with two special presentations. Mayor Crystal McAteer presented Cpt. Colin Moore with his five-year service award with the Town of High Level, and then Martin Pretorius, general
Trial Dates set in death in Sturgeon Lake in 2023.
Trial dates have been set in a murder case on the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. Mid to late January of 2026 are set for Vincent Nathan Campiou, who’s accused in the death of 59 year-old Patricia Campiou.
Water Advisory Lifted…

Courtesy: AHS Water quality advisories lifted GRANDE PRAIRIE – Effective immediately, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has lifted the water quality advisories that were issued in five bodies of water in the North Zone. Water quality, including fecal bacteria
Apartment Fire Update in Peace River

Courtesy: PR RCMP Peace Regional RCMP investigate apartment fire Peace River, Alta. – On Nov. 28, 2024 at approximately 2:00 p.m., while tending to another call to service, noticed potential fire at an apartment building on 99
St. Thomas More School opens Portable School (Betty Turpin)

It’s a launch that has dual meaning… St. Thomas More School in Fairview has their Grand Opening of their new Portable School, as well as now being in the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division. St. Thomas More
Boil Water Advisory: MD of Smoky River.

Courtesy: AHS Due to an issue with the water system that serves communities within the M.D. of Smoky River, Alberta Health Services (AHS), has issued a boil water advisory as a precautionary measure for the following communities: Falher,
Christmas Parade in PR going ahead, despite Cold Weather
The Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce is announcing the Christmas Parade in Downtown Peace River, is going ahead as scheduled tonight. The Parade starts at 5:00 and will wind its way down Main Street, and
Province Planning To Use Sovereignty Act Against Emissions Cap
The province is planning to use the “Sovereignty Act” in its battle with the feds on a proposed cap on oil and gas emissions. Alberta’s Environment Minister, Rebecca Schulz, says concerns around the effects on the province’s
Stuff-a-Bus 2024 is happening at the Radio Station.

Donations to the Salvation Army in Peace River…
SPCA says be mindful of pets (Penny Steffan)

With the temperatures being the way they are right now, authorities are reminding pet owners to be mindful of them when outside. Pets being in distress because of the cold weather is quite common, if left unattended.