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UPDATE – January 13, 2025 Courtesy: Holy Family Catholic Regional Division Update – January 13 link here: Important Notice Regarding the PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident An International cybersecurity incident has taken place involving PowerSchool, the software vendor that

Courtesy: Fairview RCMP Fairview RCMP proactive patrols result in arrest of 2 males Fairview, Alta. – On Jan, 9, 2025, Fairview RCMP were conducting proactive patrols around the community when they located 2 males with warrants within

Courtesy: HP/Faust RCMP Faust RCMP Investigate Fatal Collison between motorcycle and semi truck – Update Faust, Alta. – On Jan. 8, 2025, Faust RCMP arrested Michael Maurice Koochin, a resident of Slave Lake, Alta, in relation to

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Albertans are invited to share their feedback as work continues to refocus and improve the province’s health care system. In November 2023, Alberta’s government announced plans to refocus the health care system to

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Hundreds of infrastructure projects completed or underway throughout 2024 helped build Alberta communities, boost the economy and support thousands of jobs. Throughout the province, Infrastructure worked in collaboration with industry, school jurisdictions, Alberta

TELUS Communications reports that customers in Northwest Alberta are experiencing disruptions in wireline and wireless services due to cable damage caused by unrelated construction work in the Town of Valleyview on the afternoon of January 8. The

Courtesy: Fairview RCMP Fairview RCMP lay charges after suspicious vehicle report Fairview, Alta. – On Jan. 6, 2025, Fairview RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle located near 101 Ave in Fairview. Fairview RCMP located

Courtesy: HP RCMP High Prairie RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing person – Update High Prairie, Alta. –Dion Alexander has been located and is safe. High Prairie RCMP would like to thank the public and the

Courtesy: PR RCMP Peace Regional RCMP lay charges in break and enter Peace River, Alta. – On Dec. 23, 2024, Peace Regional RCMP responded to an alarm call for a break and enter to a business in

Courtesy Northern Sunrise County Northern Sunrise County will be lit up in Blue for the month of January, in support of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month! In Alberta alone, over 62,000 individuals live with dementia, a number expected to

Courtesy: MD of Greenview Greenview is hosting Land Use Bylaw Open Houses, and we need your input! This is your chance to share your thoughts on integrating the Hamlet of Grande Cache into Greenview’s Land Use Bylaw

Courtesy: PR SPCA On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and warmest wishes for a Happy New Year to all our supporters, donors,, volunteers, veterinary partners, and everyone who contributes

Justin Trudeau has announced he is stepping down as Canadian Prime Minister and Federal Liberal Party Leader until a new successor is named. Trudeau has also announced that Parliament has been prorogued until Monday March 24th. More

Courtesy: Peace Country Beef and Forage Association Our Research Farm was unfortunately visited by some unwelcome folks in the early hours of January 2nd. Luckily, there was minimal damage or loss this time. We are eternally grateful

Courtesy: Town of Fairview Fine Arts Centre Renovation Proposal: Members of the Fine Arts Society presented a $239,389 renovation proposal for the Fine Arts Centre, including plans for an elevator and a basement bathroom. The group has

Courtesy: MD of Smoky River The Boil Water Order remains in effect. The Smoky River Regional Water Management Commission is currently undergoing a clarifier replacement in the water treatment plant located in Falher. This project is currently

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Alberta’s government is expanding access to continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), making it easier for Albertans to monitor and manage their diabetes. Alberta’s government is committed to improving access to medical technology that helps

Merry Christmas to all, from River Country, and KIX FM!

Courtesy: Peace River School Division Election 2025 Peace River School Division Board of Trustees elections will take place on Monday, October 20, 2025, along with municipal elections. In preparation, the Board of Trustees have appointed Secretary/Treasurer Rhonda

Courtesy: Town of Valleyview

Courtesy: Town of Peace River Peace River and County of Northern Lights Fire Department members recognized at Annual Awards Night December 19, 2024 – The Peace River and County of Northern Lights Fire Departments held their Annual

Ciourtesy: VV RCMP Valleyview RCMP investigate fatal hit and run collision on Highway 43  Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Alta. – On Dec. 21, 2024, at 6:30 a.m. Valleyview RCMP received a report of a deceased person on

Courtesy: HP RCMP Faust RCMP arrest individual following attempt to flee traffic stop High Prairie, Alta. –  On Nov. 26, 2024, at approximately 11:46 p.m., Faust RCMP and Lakeshore Regional Police Service conducted a joint traffic stop

Courtesy: PR RCMP Peace Regional RCMP lay charges in flight from police officer Northern Sunrise County, Alta. – On Dec. 5, 2024, Peace Regional RCMP were patrolling in the area of Township Road 822 and Range Road

Police are looking for a suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation. Peace Regional RCMP say the vehicle had been stolen from Fort St. John last week. Dashcam footage was available and officers are looking to identify the

Peace Regional RCMP say that they have seized 14.5 grams of suspected fentanyl. Officers responded to a report early this morning where an unknown, suspicious substance was located at a business in the area of 56 Street

Courtesy: Northland School Division NSD host first meeting with Superintendent’s Elder and Knowledge Keeper Advisory Council Northland School Division (NSD) continues to strengthen its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation through the creation of the Superintendent’s Elder and

With the influx of Snow in the Peace Region, Ski Hills are setting up dates to open up for the season. Whispering Pines Ski Hill in Worsley is already open for the season. The Fairview Ski Hill

The Brick in Peace River is celebrating Christmas cheer. The Brickley Bear campaign was underway last week, wuith proceeds going to the Stollary Children’s Hospital. Reports indicate over 300 bears were sold, and over $6,000 was raised

Courtesy: Town of High Level