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Hines Creek General Store busier than ever despite pandemic
October 19 to 24 is Small Business Week! The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses this year indefinitely; some for worse or better. The Hines Creek General Store actually saw an influx in sales this year, mostly in
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School divisions celebrating bus drivers this week
The Peace River School Division, among others, is saying ‘thank you’ to bus drivers. The division is joining the Alberta Student Transportation Advisory Council (ASTAC) has chosen the theme ‘My Driver, My Hero.’ PRSD Transportation Manager David
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School Busses – October 19, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 59 (Grimshaw) – Cancelled All Day Bus 80 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Peace Wapiti School Division Bus 386 (Alison’s Bus – Hythe) – Cancelled this morning
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Break-in at golf course leads to arrest of suspect
A 32-year-old man from the Nampa area has a bail hearing coming up on Monday. According to the Peace Regional RCMP, there was a report of a break-and-enter at the Mighty Peace Golf and Country Club on
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Schweitzer says job numbers starting to climb back up
As is usually the case on Friday’s we hear from Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, Doug Schweitzer, who is also our baseball analyst. We talked about the latest jobs numbers, American interest in investing in Alberta,
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Relative majority say they are “occasionally” following US election campaign
The results are in! On last week’s Trending 55 Newsroom’s Poll of the Week, we asked if you were keeping an eye on the US presidential election, which is set for November 3. A little over 46
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School Busses – October 16, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 002 (First Group – PR) – Delayed by 10 minutes Bus 08 (Manning) – Cancelled All Day Bus 19 (Manning) – Cancelled All Day Bus 59 (Grimshaw) – Cancelled All Day Bus
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 15
On October 15, Alberta Health Services confirmed 244 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 21,443. One person passed away, and 288 Albertans have now
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Catholic Division Mourns the Passing of Carmelle Lizzie
The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division is in mourning. According to a statement from the division, High Prairie area trustee, Carmelle Lizzie died last week. She was 78-years-old. According to the statement, Lizzie has been a trustee
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Community Futures Peace Country getting ready to celebrate next week
An organization that helps small businesses is getting ready to celebrate Small Business Week. Small Business Week runs from next Monday until October 24 and it is meant to acknowledge the role local businesses play in the
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Shepherd calls healthcare cuts wreckless
We check in with a member of the NDP Official Opposition Caucus and this week, we are joined by Health Critic and Edmonton City Centre MLA, David Shepherd. The focus of the discussion is Alberta Health Services
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School Busses – October 15, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 59 (Grimshaw) – Cancelled this morning Bus 80 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Peace Wapiti School Division Bus 407 (Geri’s Bus – Beaverlodge) – Delayed by 15 minutes
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 14
On October 14, Alberta Health Services confirmed 243 new cases of COVID-19 over the long weekend, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 21,199. One person passed away over the weekend, and 287 Albertans
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Municipal Affairs Minister, Tracy Allard says reviewing compensation packages for staff one way to analyze costs
Municipal Affairs Minister, Tracy Allard made her first appearance on the Trending 55 Hot Seat. Among the issues discussed include: Her meetings with municipal leaders, including in Valleyview recently The issues rural communities face, compared to urban
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Six suspects charged following drive-by shooting in Gift Lake
Six suspects believed to be involved in a shooting incident are set to appear in High Prairie provincial court this coming Monday. The High Prairie RCMP was alerted about a possible drive-by shooting at around 10:30 on
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School Busses – October 14, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 10 (Cleardale) – Cancelled this morning Bus 17 (Dixonville) – Cancelled this morning Bus 29 (Cleardale) – Cancelled this morning Bus 54 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Bus 80 (Peace River)
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 13
On October 13, Alberta Health Services confirmed 961 new cases of COVID-19 over the long weekend, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 20,956. Four people passed away over the weekend, and 286 Albertans
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Update: Kayak owner found
UPDATE: The Peace Regional RCMP says the owner of the kayak has been found, and no one is believed to be missing on the Peace River. – Kenny Trenton, Trending 55 Newsroom The Peace Regional RCMP is
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Williams says Peace River bridge ‘on time and on budget’
The Trending 55 Newsroom had a chance to check in with Peace River MLA, Dan Williams this morning. Among the topics covered include: The Peace River bridge: “I am very excited because I am hearing it is
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Fort Vermilion RCMP nab suspected drug dealer
A 42-year-old woman from Fort Vermilion will be in court on October 20. According to the Fort Vermilion RCMP, Angela Mitchell was arrested without incident on September 30 following an investigation. Mitchel is facing charges of: Trafficking
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School Busses – October 13, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 54 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Bus 75 (Grimshaw) – Cancelled This Morning Bus 80 (Peace River) – Cancelled This Morning Peace Wapiti School Division Bus 358 (Mike’s Bus – Savanna)
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Darcy Haugan’s legacy memorialized at the Baytex Energy Centre
“Character Determines Success.” Those are the words that the late Darcy Haugan believed and lived by. Those words are also marked on a plaque below a statue that is a bronze replica of the late Head Coach
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 9
On October 9, Alberta Health Services confirmed 277 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 19,995. One person passed away over the last 24 hours,
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Absolute majority of poll voters say they are fine with their children being in team sports this fall/winter
The results are in! In our most recent Trending 55 Poll of the Week, we asked you feel comfortable with your child (or children) participating in team sports this fall and winter. An absolute majority or voters
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High Prairie RCMP Looking For Wanted Man
High Prairie RCMP are looking for a man from Grouard wanted for flight from police. Officers attempted a traffic stop on September 18 on a vehicle being driven by Shian Wells (24), who was known to be
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School Busses – October 9, 2020
Northland School Division Bus 419 (Gerald’s Bus – Wabasca) – Cancelled All Day Fort Vermillion School Division Bus 56 (Gordon’s Bus) – Cancelled All Day (Cancelled All Week)
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RCMP Investigating Break-In At Peace River Vet Clinic
Valuable veterinary medication and equipment were stolen from the Peace River Veterinary Clinic early yesterday morning. The medications stolen were for use in animals and are considered extremely dangerous for human use when not prescribed by a
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Schweitzer fires back at AFL on the latest edition of the Hot Seat
Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, and River Country/KIX FM baseball insider takes his weekly turn on the Trending 55 Hot Seat. We covered many topics including: On the Alberta Federation of Labour’s call for Albertans to
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 8
On October 8, Alberta Health Services confirmed 364 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 19,718. Two people passed away over the last 24 hours,
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Alberta Chamber calls actions of AFL union “irresponsible”
The top official with the Alberta Chamber of Commerce is scratching his head wondering why the Alberta Federation of Labour is attacking businesses. Chamber President and CEO, Ken Kolby was referring to a website launched by the
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Northland School Division talks about new boundaries, a friend in Cenovus Energy, and technology
The Northland School Division will be redrawing its boundary maps and reducing the amount of trustees. “With the last election, we had 11 trustees in 11 areas,” says Superintendent, Dr. Nancy Spencer-Poitras. “There is one area we
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School Busses – October 8, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 000 (First Group (PR)) – Delayed by 15 minutes Bus 34 (Peace River) – Running on Schedule today Bus 37 (Peace River) – Running on Schedule today Bus 41 (Peace River) –
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 7
On October 7, Alberta Health Services confirmed 143 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 19,354. No one passed away over the last 24 hours,
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NDP MLA Renaud to live on an AISH income for the month to highlight the struggles recipients face
NDP Critic for Community and Social Services, Marie Renaud is our guest on the Trending 55 Hot Seat from the Official Opposition. The MLA for St. Albert says she was troubled to learn that the government is
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Madu talks about challenges against the federal government, a possible Alberta police force, and more on the Trending 55 Hot Seat
Justice Minister and Solicitor General, Kaycee Madu is back on the Trending 55 Hot Seat. We covered a wide range of topics, including: The government’s desire to pursue a provincial police force as recommended in the Fair
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School Busses – October 7, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 28 (Worsley) – Cancelled this morning Bus 41 (Peace River) – Delayed by 10 minutes Peace Wapiti School Division Bus 403 (Heather’s Bus – Sexsmith) – Delayed by 10 minutes Bus 428
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 6
On October 6, Alberta Health Services confirmed 276 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 19,211. One person passed away over the last 24 hours,
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NDP says there are no good scenarios for oil and gas assessment review
NDP Leader, Rachel Notley and Municipal Affairs Critic, Joe Ceci are criticizing a review of municipal assessments by the provincial government. The Official Opposition held a press conference today to discuss the review. “Rural municipalities would be
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School Busses – October 6, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 21 (Red Earth Creek) – Cancelled All Day Northland School Division Bus 419 (Gerald’s Bus – Wabasca) – Cancelled All Day Peace Wapiti School Division Bus 395 (Christal’s Bus – Bezanson) –
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True North Health Advisory Council looking for volunteers
Alberta Health Services is looking for volunteers to join the True North Health Advisory Council. The True North HAC includes communities around the High Level region and membership includes the opportunity to provide a local insight on
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School Busses – October 5, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 15 (Manning) – Delayed by 10 minutes Bus 37 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Bus 44 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Bus 80 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day High
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 2
On October 2, Alberta Health Services confirmed 122 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 18,357. Three people passed away over the last 24 hours,
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Schweitzer talks about COVID research and investment in Alberta technology on the Hot Seat
We check in weekly with Alberta Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, Doug Schweitzer almost weekly on the Trending 55 Hot Seat. As always, we get Schweitzer’s thoughts on Major League Baseball and we had a chance
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Just over 50 percent of poll voters say they would get tested for COVID
The results are in! In the most recent Trending 55 Newsroom’s Poll of the Week, we asked if you would get tested for COVID-19 if you were showing symptoms. A local politician recently suggested in a Facebook
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School Busses – October 2, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 37 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Bus 39 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Bus 41 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Bus 67 (Grimshaw) – Cancelled All Day Bus 72
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 1
On October 1, Alberta Health Services confirmed 173 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 18,235. No one passed away over the last 24 hours,
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Dreeshen recaps several agriculture related announcements on the Trending 55 Hot Seat
We had a chance to catch up with Agriculture and Forestry Minister, Devin Dreeshen on the Trending 55 Hot Seat. We covered a wide range of topics with Dreeshen, including: Increasing Alberta’s food exports. “About 80 percent
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Firefighters sharpen skills at High Level’s fire training centre
Rainbow Lake and Zama City firefighters joined High Level Fire Department September 25-27 to learn and brush up on their skills at High Level’s fire training centre. The training event is held several times throughout the year
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NDP Finance Critic, Shannon Phillips is back on the Trending 55 Hot Seat
We check in weekly with a member of the provincial opposition NDP to get both sides of provincial affairs. This week, we check in with Shannon Phillips, NDP Finance Critic and Lethbridge-West MLA. We asked her about:
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Veterans’ grave markers getting fixed around the Peace Region
Veterans’ grave markers across the Peace Country have been getting the care they deserve thanks to Peace Valley Funeral Homes, being selected by Veterans Affairs Canada to do maintenance on the graves. Over time, the grave markers
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