Investigations continue into fires in PR
Courtesy: Town of Peace River The Peace River Fire Department has had a busy week, responding to two major structure fires in town. On Monday, August 5, a fire in Saddleback destroyed one house and a detached
More Doctor disruptions in Fairview
Courtesy: AHS Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage for the following time
Fires in area still Out of Control
Courtesy Alberta Government The Semo Complex wildfire HWF061 is still classified as out of control at more than 97,500 hectares in size. It is about two kilometres from Highway 58, 13 kilometres from Garden River, 19 kilometres
Williams Looking To Get More Local Infrastructure Projects
Peace River MLA Dan Williams says he’s got a number of priorities for him moving forward. With recent discussions around a possible nuclear power plant in the area, Williams says there’s a lot of opportunities it could
Two in custody in High Level
Courtesy: HL RCMP Alberta RCMP Tactical Support Group make significant seizures following traffic stops High Level, Alta. – On July 22, 2024, the Alberta RCMP Tactical Support Group (TSG) were supporting High Level RCMP Members with crime
Trailer Park Fire Under Investigation
Emergency crews in Peace River were on the scene of a fire that happened this morning at the trailer park near the bridgeview industrial area. According to witnesses we talked to, an explosion was heard at around
Premier Danielle Smith Visits Region
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was in the region this week, talking about several different topics at a town hall event in Peace River. One topic was on the restructuring of the health care systems, with the Premier
Update to Site C Dam made to County of Northern Lights
Courtesy: BC Hydro, County of Northern Lights July 31, 2024 Re: Site C reservoir filling We are writing to share an update on our plan to fill the Site C reservoir and commence commissioning of the generating
Mackenzie County restructuring Ward system
Mackenzie County has begun the process of their Municipal Ward Boundary and Council Structure Review. The Provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs has now engaged a consulting firm to prepare for that review. The County report is recommending
RCMP on-scene of crash, south of Grimshaw
Courtesy: PR RCMP As of 10:00 – Aug. 7, 2024 Peace River RCMP on scene at serious motor vehicle collision Grimshaw, Alta. – Peace River RCMP are currently on scene at a serious motor vehicle collision on