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Grande Prairie RCMP Arrest Male for Robbery
RCMP NEWS RELEASE: Grande Prairie, Alta. – On May 29, 2023, at approximately 9:56 p.m. Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a report of an assault and theft at a business in the area of 99 Avenue and
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Rainbow Lake Update – Wed, May 31
Courtesy of the Town of Rainbow Lake: May 31 2023 – The fire continues to remain active south of the Cenovus plant and West and South West of Rainbow Lake closer to the BC border and along
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High Level Forest Update
Courtesy: Alberta Wildfire High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – May 31, 2023 as of 11:30 a.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, May 31, 2023 11:19:02 AM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level Forest Area.
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T55 Daily News Blast
Wednesday, May 31st 66 Fires Burning province-wide. 9 of 26 fires in Peace and Mackenzie Out-of-Control. MD Greenview Evacuation Alert lifted. Chance of Showers in Peace and Big Lakes today. Warm weekend on horizon. Falher residents having
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Clear Hills County Morning Wildfire Update – Wed, May 31st
Courtesy of Clear Hills County: GWF018 (Cleardale/Peace Riverbanks) Classified as out of Control. The weather was in our favor yesterday with minimal wind so the Dozer crews were able to continue to actively secure guards on all
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Peace River Forest Update
Courtesy: Peace River Wildfire Peace River Forest Area Update – May 30, 2023 By Alberta Wildfire, May 30, 2023 6:26:39 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) has climbed to VERY HIGH for
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Government Wildfire Update
Courtesy Government of Alberta Update 27: Alberta wildfire situation (May 30, 5:00 p.m.) May 30, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. Current situation Weather patterns are showing a weak
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School Bus Report May 31 2023
Northland School Division: 402 Cancelled 415B Cancelled 420 Cancelled 426 Cancelled 457 Cancelled Peace River School Division: 54 Cancelled Peace Wapiti Public School Division: 366 Cancelled
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High Level Forest Update
Courtesy: Alberta Wildfire High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – May 30, 2023 as of 2:00 p.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, May 30, 2023 2:10:41 PM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level Forest Area.
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Clear Hills County mid-day update on Cleardale/Peace River Banks Wildfire
Courtesy of Clear Hills County: GWF018 (Cleardale/Peace River Banks) Classified as out of Control High winds caused the wildfire to gain some traction last night. Currently the east end of the fire is between Range Road 64
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Rainbow Lake continues to take steps towards Friday Re-entry
Courtesy of the Town of Rainbow Lake: May 30 2023 – We have good news today. Last night Atco was able to restore the power to the Town of Rainbow Lake. This was one of our big
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T55 Daily News Blast
Tuesday, May 30th Alberta votes in Majority UCP Government. Interviews with Dan Williams & Todd Loewen on App Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation students returned to class today. Pets available for pick-up on Wednesday & Thursday from 10-3
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High Level RCMP have two in custody for drugs
Courtesy: High Level RCMP High Level RCMP seize drugs and charge two for trafficking Paddle Prairie, Alta. – On May 15, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., High Level RCMP officers conducted a patrol in Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement, Alberta. Officers
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Loewen Re-Elected In Central Peace-Notley
Getting re-elected again as the MLA for Central Peace-Notley is Todd Loewen. Loewen won the riding for the UCP capturing 77.7% of the votes. He beat out Megan Ciurysek of the NDP who got 18.5%, Rodney Bowen
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Williams Re-Elected In Peace River
Dan Williams is once again the MLA for Peace River. The UCP candidate won the riding with 72.8% of the votes and will represent the constituency in the legislature for a second term. Williams beat out NDP
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Peace River Forest Update
Courtesy Alberta Wildfire Peace River Forest Area Update – May 29, 2023, 6:30 p.m. MST By Alberta Wildfire, May 29, 2023 7:01:56 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) has climbed to VERY
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T55 Morning Wildfire update…
Fires AM May 30, 2023 Wildfires are beginning to threaten again. Despite potential damage assessment being undertaken in certain jurisdictions in the Peace and Mackenzie, Mother Nature is not kind, again. A Red Flag watch has been
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Government Wildfire Update…
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 26: Alberta wildfire situation (May 29, 5:00 p.m.) May 29, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. Current situation The fire danger is very high
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Dan Williams Facebook Message after UCP Majority Declared
Courtesy of Dan Williams after UCP Majority Declared: Friends and voters of Peace River, Thank you. Thank you for putting your trust in me and re-electing me to serve you as your MLA. It is humbling and
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Alberta NDP Press Release
Courtesy of the Alberta NDP: ALBERTA NDP WILL FORM OFFICIAL OPPOSITION, RACHEL NOTLEY PROMISES TO CONTINUE WORKING FOR A BETTER FUTURE EDMONTON – Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley promised to hold the UCP government accountable and
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Cleardale/Peace River Banks Wildfire Update
Courtesy of Clear Hills County: PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT! May 29, 2023 10:09 p.m. GWF018 (Cleardale/Peace River Banks) Classified as out of Control High winds caused the wildfire to gain some traction tonight. Currently the east end of the
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Provincial Election Results… (May 29, 2023)
Provincial Election Results: As of 12:00 am Peace River Polls Reporting: 28 of 32 Dan Williams (UCP) – 7,620 Liana Paiva (NDP) – 2,243 Conrad Nunweiler (Ind) – 268 Sharon Noullett (TIP) – 151 Central Peace-Notley Polls
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Northland School Division Daily Wildfire Update
Courtesy of Northland School Division: May 29, 2023 – How wildfires are impacting Northland schools update Attention Parents and Guardians: Please review the following information on how wildfires are impacting Northland schools: Bishop Routhier School: The school
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Clear Hills County Wildfire again Out of Control
Courtesy of Clear Hills County: PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT! May 29, 2023 6:09 p.m. GWF018 (Cleardale/Peace River Banks) Classified as out of Control High winds have caused the wildfire to gain some traction. Currently the east end of the
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Town of Rainbow Lake still expecting Re-Entry this week
Courtesy of the Town of Rainbow Lake: May 29 2023 – The winds are quite high today but the lower temperatures are helping to reduce the fire activity. The winds are coming from the West which is
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High Level Forest Area Update
Courtesy: High Level Forest Area High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – May 29, 2023 as of 11:00 a.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, May 29, 2023 10:45:31 AM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level
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T55 Daily News Blast
Monday, May 29th Alberta Election Day Polls open until 8pm. Tune in for coverage this evening. Record 758,000 voted in advance. Alberta Wildfires Members of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation completed their return home over the weekend. High
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Selected Visual Tours of Fox Lake Available
Courtesy of the Little Red River Cree Nation Facebook page. May 29, 2023 Visual tours of Fox Lake for those who have lost their homes will begin today and we are asking members to gather together in
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Where to Vote in Peace River
Courtesy: Elections Alberta
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High Level RCMP have one in custody
Courtesy: High Level RCMP High Level RCMP investigate weapons offence High Level, Alta. – On May 24, 2023, Western Alberta District’s Crime Reduction Unit were assisting in crime reduction and public safety efforts in High Level when
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High Level Forest Update
Courtesy: High Level Forest Area High Level Forest Area Wildfire Update – May 28, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. By Victoria Ostendorf, May 28, 2023 10:53:39 AM The wildfire danger is very high in the High Level Forest
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Peace River Forest Update
Courtesy: Peace River Forest Area Peace River Forest Area Update – May 28, 2023, 8:00 p.m. MST By Alberta Wildfire, May 28, 2023 8:00:50 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) is HIGH.
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Government Wildfire Update
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 25: Alberta wildfire situation (May 28, 5:30 p.m.) May 28, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. Current situation The fire danger is very high
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Town of Rainbow Lake Wildfire Update – Sat, May 27th
Courtesy of the Town of Rainbow Lake: May 27 2023 – The fire remained inactive around the Town perimeter yesterday and there were no threats to the Town. The fire was very active in other areas, due
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Northern Sunrise County Fire Update
Courtesy: Northern Sunrise County For Immediate Release – May 26, 2023, at 15:45 Hours Northern Sunrise County Wildfire Update PWF 038 (CNRL fire) is now considered as Being Held at 6,129ha with containment on the entire perimeter.
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Boil Water Advisory lifted in Mclennan
Courtesy AHS Boil Water Advisory lifted for town of McLennan McLENNAN – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed that satisfactory water quality has been restored to the town of McLennan. As water quality has been restored, the
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Alberta Government Wildfire Update happening at 3pm
Courtesy of YourAlberta: LIVE at 3pm – Watch officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHyUN3Q7BgE
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Down to 6 Out of Control Wildfires in Northwestern Alberta
Atikameg & Carmen Creek area Wildfires were downgraded today to Being Held. The Cleardale/Peace River Banks fire in Clear Hills County was downgraded yesterday. That leaves 6 Out of Control Wildfires left in Northwestern Alberta.
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Update from the Town of Rainbow Lake – Fri, May 26th
Courtesy of the Town of Rainbow Lake: May 26 2023 – Not much of an update as we are moving into cleanup mode. The final sprinklers will be coming down today and Atco is continuing to push
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Peace River Forest Area Afternoon Wildfire Update – Fri, May 26th
Peace River Forest Area Update By Alberta Wildfire, May 26, 2023 12:35:44 PM The fire danger in the Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) is MODERATE. Although we did receive some rain in the PRFA, the amount varies
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Most Fire Bans & OHV Restrictions Being Lifted
Courtesy of Alberta Wildfire: The fire ban and off-highway vehicle restriction has been lifted for most of the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. A fire restriction is now in effect for these areas. The fire ban and
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Wildfire East of Atikameg now Being Held
The Wildfire near Atikameg is now listed as Being Held. Now only 6 out of control wildfires in Northwestern Alberta.
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Government wildfire update
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Update 22: Alberta wildfire situation (May 25, 5:00 p.m.) May 25, 2023 Media inquiries Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. Those evacuated due to wildfires
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Arson Charges Against Peace River Youth
Arson charges have been laid against a youth in Peace River. RCMP says this comes from the investigation of a fire in the Lower West Peace area on May 18. RCMP and Fire crews attended and located
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Morning Fires Update – May 26
More than five-thousand people in Alberta remain out of their homes as around 50 wildfires continue to burn in the province. The government says seven evacuation orders remain in place as of this morning, this includes Chateh,
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Sturgeon Lake Residents returning home (Chief Sheldon Sunshine)
Residents on the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation are going home for the firsat time in nearly three weeks. Evacuation Orders in a few communities in the Peace and Mackenzie have been lifted, including Sturgeon. Excitement and nervousness
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Alberta Fire Ban Info
Are you looking for info on the Fire Ban situation for your area? Click HERE!
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Northland School Division Daily Wildfire Update
Courtesy of Northland School Division: May 25th – How wildfires are impacting Northland schools update Attention Parents and Guardians: Please review the following information on how wildfires are impacting Northland schools: Bishop Routhier School: The school facility
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Northern Sunrise County Afternoon Wildfire Update – Thu, May 25
Courtesy of Northern Sunrise County: Northern Sunrise County Wildfire Update. The Peace River Forest Area (PRFA) has taken over management of the wildfires within the County. Wildfire SWF068 (Harmon Valley/Reno area) is still classified as Out of
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Alberta Government Live Wildfire Update at 3pm
Courtesy of YourAlberta (Government of Alberta): LIVE at 3pm – Watch officials from Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire provide an update on the Alberta wildfire situation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNofUK98xeI
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