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Police in Spirit River, as well as the Western Alberta District Rural Crime Reduction Unit, have arrested two people in Saddle Hills County, who face over a dozen charges. 32 year-old Darcy Beckman and 30 year-old Serena

Clean-up continues around the region. From October 4th to 16th, the East Peace Regional Landfill will be busywith Fall Clean-up, put on by Northern Sunrise County. The County and the landfill both state that this is not

Candidates had their final say before Monday’s Election. The Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce held an All-Candidates Forum, via Zoom last night. Among the topics discussed were: The Economy, The Pandemic Debt, Vaccinations, Bill C-10,

Urban Bussing is coming to the north. The Fort Vermilion School Division is offering the service for the 2021 school year in La Crete, Fort Vermilion and High Level. Registration is underway for today at the school

The Peace River Chamber of Commerce is hosting an All-Candidates Forum tonight. The candidates have their say, in anticipation of Monday’s Federal Election. The Forum happens via Zoom, starting at 5:30… Zoom Links are found below… Keith

The candidates in the Federal Election will have their say, virtually. The Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting an All-Candidates Forum, via Zoom on Wednesday. Meeting starts at 5:30. Questions for the candidates are

The Alberta Government is investing $2.4 Million Dollars into upgrades at Hilliard`s Bay Provincial Park near High Prairie. The money is earmarked towards a new multi-purpose shower building and site modernization at the park. The Park`s playground

Tim Hortons is asking you to present your sweet-tooth for a good cause. The annual Smile Cookie Campaign is on next week. Proceeds in Peace River go to the Always Find a Reason to Smile – Suicide

Advanced polls for the Federal Election are taking place today through Monday. A piece of ID or other documentation with your full name and address, or your Voter ID card, is needed to cast your ballot. Face

Federal Elections are happening on September 20th. Municipal Elections are happening on October 18th. All have candidates that have been nominated, except the Town of Falher. No applicants have been declared for town elections. 7 councillors are

Manning town council met on Wednesday night. The main issue covered was the Mask-Covering Bylaw, which was tabled to this meeting. It has been tabled again until after the Federal Election. CAO April Doll, in her report,

Fort Vermillion School Division is adding to the bus fleet. The Division has announced they’re offering urban school bus service in Fort Vermillion, La Crete and High Level. Officials say they hope to get the service running

The majority of Trending 55 voters say police should be using their resources in preventing crime. The Poll question was, the Peace Regional RCMP’s quarterly community policing report shows property crime compared to last year is down