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A trustee on the local Catholic School Board is adding a provincial title. Kelly Whalen of Peace River has been elected vice-chair of the Alberta Catholic School Trustees Association. This is in addition to his role as

Edson RCMP have arrested a woman on Possession of a firearm, and resisting arrest charges. This after the spotting of a suspicious truck in town, early Friday morning. Authorities state that the driver sped away in the

Nominations are now open for the two vacant council positions in Falher. The town’s website states that nominations were opened on Remembrance Day, and will be available until Noon on March 30th. The seats were left vacant

They are helping out during the season… Christmas drives are underway in Grimshaw. Eileen McGuire with the Food Bank… Keith Hopper, Trending 55

***RCMP Press Release*** On Nov. 25, 2021, at 3:19 p.m., Swan Hills RCMP received a 911 call of a serious motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 32 near the Judy Creek Production Complex turnoff. Swan

Valleyview RCMP are continuing to investigate a hit and run that happened on Highway 43 last month. Back on October 10, a pedestrian was struck in the westbound lanes of the highway about 2 kilometres west of

It’s back for the first time in two years. River Country and Kix Fm are holding the Stuff-a-Bus campaign today, in cooperation with Mighty Peace Powersports. Peter Herritt is the co-owner of Mighty Peace GM and Mighty

Council in McLennan is debating the next steps at the HW Fish arena. Council has directed Administration to research either renting or leasing out the Arena for the next couple of years to try and offset costs.

Tis the season of giving to those in need… The Peace River Food Bank is getting ready for the Christmas Season. Margaret Davie of the Peace River Salvation Army… Keith Hopper, Trending 55

The MD of Peace is being forced to pay $386,000 to the Town of Peace River for recreational funding for facilities in town. Two years ago, the provincial government began working on a project to form agreements

Peace Regional RCMP had a heavy presence in the area of 45 avenue and 53 street in Grimshaw yesterday. Officers were executing a search warrant as part of an investigation into a break and enter that happened

November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Nadine Kamieniecki is a Family Violence Prevention Worker with the Peace River Women’s Shelter… Keith Hopper, Trending 55

It’s back to business in Birch Hills County, after the Municipal Election. Reeve Gerald Manzulenko… Keith Hopper, Trending 55

A man from High Prairie is in custody as High Prairie RCMP investigate a murder on the Sucker Creek First Nation. Officers from the RCMP and the Lakeshore Regional Police Service responded to a report of an

They are down to business in Council with the MD of Peace. Reeve Robert Willing… Keith Hopper, Trending 55

A resident of the Peavine Metis Settlement is in custody on 10 offenses. High Prairie police say that on November 7th, a complaint of assault was responded to. The suspect was found travelling on Highway 749, where

High Prairie Peace Officer Lyndon Moore has been charged with assault-related offenses, stemming from an incident two years ago in Calgary. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team investigated an arrest that happened, where police was checking identities

Funding from the provincial government will be extending supports for the homeless and people experiencing family violence this winter. Over 21$ million dollars is being allocated to ensure services at emergency shelters can run 24-7and so isolation

Metis Appreciation week is this week, with a celebration of fellowship and tradition. Carol Ridsdale is the President of the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 6… Keith Hopper, Trending 55

The Holy Family Catholic Regional School Division will be having a by-election in December. Division staff say that two nominations have been accepted by the division, thus calling for the By-Election. The vacant Ward 2 position in

Business is back underway after the Municipal Election in Mackenzie County. Reeve Josh Knelsen… Keith Hopper, Trending 55

Authorities in High Prairie are searching for the public`s help in a case of robbery and assault in Grouard. Police say that late on Tuesday night, two men entered a business on 47th street and assaulted the

REP grant money is now available for all businesses, cooperatives and non-profit organizations in the Peace Region. The Provincial Government has earmarked $20 Million Dollars for eligible organizations, participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program. The $2,000 individual

November 17, 2021 – Northern Sunrise County Council has gave administration the go ahead for some much needed additions to the St. Isidore Walking Trail. A section on the paved trail that is sloped will be getting