Harvest continues in Alberta at a good pace
Harvest Season continues in the Northwest, despite the damp weather and cooler temperatures. Provincially, the harvest is 85% complete, as of the first of the month, which is still way ahead of averages. In the Northwest, about
Fire Prevention week is this week (Gwen Peters)
Businesses in the Northwest are jumping on board with the message of Being prepared. Fire Prevention week is this week, with the theme being Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You. Fire Departments around the area will
Four Arrested, One Still At Large From Kidnapping Case
Four people from John D’or Prairie have been arrested and another remains at large from a kidnapping case. RCMP officers had stopped a suspicious vehicle in John D’or Prairie last week, that’s when the driver drove into
APEX Security program ending Oct. 15
Courtesy: Town of Peace River The three-month pilot project with APEX Security to provide 24/7 patrol services is nearing an end this month. This project was initiated to address social disorder, public nuisances, and encampment concerns in
Provincial Money to rural and remote physician bursaries and grants
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Improving health care in rural and remote Alberta Alberta’s government is taking action to improve health care in rural and remote communities across the province by launching a Rural Health Action Plan. Albertans
Autumn is present, and so is wildlife (Mark Heckbert)
Fall is here, that means wildlife is roaming around getting ready for the winter coming. Wildlife is beginning to prepare for the upcoming winter season, by becoming more present. Whether in town, out in the country, or
Police executing warrant outside of Valleyview
Courtesy: ALERT ALERT investigating suspected drug lab Edmonton… A search warrant is underway at a rural property outside of Valleyview, Alta. as part of an ALERT investigation into a suspected drug manufacturing lab. ALERT organized crime unit, along
Second Round of Drought and Flood funding available…
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Municipalities and Indigenous communities can now apply for $19 million in funding to help protect homes, businesses and lives from floods and droughts. Alberta’s government is stepping up to protect the province from
Ward 4 seat at PRSD vacant
The Peace River School Board of Trustees has disqualified 4 trustee Moise Dion, effective September 26, due to non-compliance with remedial actions following a violation of the Trustee Code of Conduct and inappropriate comments directed at an
MLA Committee recommends status quo to liquor retail model
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Minister for Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally has accepted recommendations to maintain the current liquor retail model. After a comprehensive review, the MLA Advisory Committee tasked with evaluating Alberta’s liquor