Education Minister Ready For New School Year
The start of the new school year is bringing some interesting developments to local schools. Some schools are piloting the new draft K-6 social studies curriculum, which Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says will help in preparing it
STM School officially transfered…
Courtesy HFCRD Ministerial Order to transfer St. Thomas More School in Fairview The Ministerial Order has been signed and released by the office of the Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, officially transferring the Ward of St. Thomas
Food Bank Drive on Saturday (Sandra LaForest)
Shelves and cupboards are bare at Food Banks across the Peace Region, as school starts next week. Peace River and area is trying to solve that problem with a Food Bank Drive, happening tomorrow at Freson Bros
Shaftesbury Ferry keeping users posted
With the impending water levels dropping along the Peace River, operators of the shaftesbury ferry are keeping people posted of water levels, and ferry operation. Weight restrictions are the main observance, as water levels fluctuate. Water levels
Grimshaw Town Council Highlights…
Courtesy: Town of Grimshaw Regal and Florence Sworn-in New councillors Bob Regal and Lynn Florence were officially sworn in, and fellow councillors welcomed them to their roles and thanked them for putting their names forward to serve
Fox Lake resident arrested on manslaughter charges
Courtesy: Fox Lake RCMP Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigate homicide in Fox Lake Fox Lake, Alta – On Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 at approximately 3:30 am, Fox Lake RCMP responded to a weapons complaint at the
Swan Hills RCMP arrest B&E suspect
Courtesy: Swan Hills RCMP Swan Hills RCMP apprehend and charge break and enter suspect Swan Hills, Alta. – On Aug. 2, 2024, shortly before 9 p.m., the Swan Hills RCMP received a report that a male was
Peace River Water Levels expected to drop
Courtesy: Town of Peace River Anyone using the river, please take note: Due to the filling of Site C, we’re expecting water levels in town to drop between a metre and a metre and a half, starting
Upgrades for vehicles an option for the Fall (Peter Herritt)
The Fall season is right around the corner, and people will be starting to think about upgrading vehicles in time for the snow to start flying. The 2024’s are being clearanced and the 2025’s are starting to
Peace River Staff tours Site C Dam
Courtesy: Town of Peace River Town staff recently got to tour the Site C dam south of Fort St. John in British Columbia, just before it started filling earlier this week. Chief Administrative Officer Barb Miller, Director