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
Provincial Money to communities recovering from drought and floods
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Protecting communities from drought and floods August 06, 2024 Media inquiries Alberta is investing more than $30 million into community-led projects that will protect public safety and critical infrastructure from drought and floods. Drought
Doctor disruptions in Fairview, again!
Counrtesy: 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
SL RCMP recover two overdue kayakers…
Courtesy: SL RCMP Slave Lake RCMP dispatched to lost kayakers Slave Lake, Alta. – On August 3, 2024, at approximately 6:18 p.m. Slave Lake RCMP were dispatched following reports of two overdue boaters—a father and his young
Fires in Peace River district downgraded…
Courtesy: Alberta Wildfire (Peace River) PEACE RIVER FOREST AREA / WILDFIRE SITUATION There are currently two fires classified as BEING HELD in the Peace River Forest Area. Since January 1, there have been 101 wildfires in the Peace River
Mackenzie County Ag. Fair and Trade Show set to go this weekend (Thomas Simpson)
Lots of events are happening within the event for everyone to gather and have fun in the North. The 2024 Mackenzie County Agriculture Fair and Trade Show is taking place on Friday and Saturday. The Bench Show,
Home Fire in Saddleback area.
Investigations are underway into a fire in the Saddleback area of Peace River yesterday. Reports are few, but multiple homes were affected. Still no word as to the cause, injuries, or the extent of the damage. Keith