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SARDA Ag. Trade Show in preparation (Nolan Lavoie)
They’re peaking interest, by going back to in-person status. The annual SARDA Ag. Trade show is scheduled for the third weekend in March in Falher. Final preparations are being made, especially a push for booth sales. Nolan
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Peace Region farmer in Hall of Fame
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame inducts leaders February 02, 2023 Media inquiries Alberta visionaries have been honoured for their leadership, advocacy and hard work in advancing the province’s agriculture and food industry. The Alberta Agriculture
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NDP Pub Night in Grimshaw
The Alberta NDP hosted a pub night on Tuesday at Krooked House in Grimshaw. Local candidates Liana Paiva of the Peace River constituency and Megan Ciurysek for Central Peace – Notley were on hand. Paiva, a teacher,
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PR RCMP arrest one on drug a weapons charges.
Courtesy: Peace Regional RCMP Peace River RCMP make arrest in significant drug and firearm investigation Peace River, Alta. – On Feb. 3, 2023, at 6:15 a.m., Peace Regional RCMP, with assistance from RCMP Western Alberta Crime Reduction
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School Bus Report February 7 2023
Peace River School Division: 46 AM Cancelled Northland School Division: 426 Cancelled
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Suicide Satellite Office coming to Peace Region (Casey Szmata)
A new mental health resource may be opening soon in the Peace Region. Always Find a Reason to Smile Suicide Prevention Network, has teamed up with the Resource Center for Suicide Prevention in Grande Prairie to put
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GP RCMP has suspect breaking curfew
Courtesy: Grande Prairie RCMP Grande Prairie curfew check results in arrest and drug seizure Grande Prairie, Alta. – On Jan. 29, 2023 Grande Prairie RCMP were conducting a curfew check at residence in Grande Prairie on a
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Province Provides Update On Red Tape Reduction
The Alberta government is highlighting its work on reducing red tape. Dale Nally is the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, he says they’ve eliminated more than 27 per cent of regulatory requirements since 2019.
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Local Curlers Look To Find Success At Alberta Men’s Provincials
This week sees the Alberta Men’s Provincial Championship aka the 2023 Boston Pizza Cup take place in Enoch. Both Team Webb and Team Vavrek have players from around the region competing to represent Alberta at the Brier
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School Bus Report February 6 2023
Peace River School Division: 12 Cancelled 75 Cancelled
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NDP Wanting More Albertans Included In Relief Payments
The NDP opposition thinks there’s some other groups of Albertans that could use the inflation relief payments from the province. Marie Renaud is the Community and Social Services Critic, she says many disabled Albertans are unable to
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County of GP Fire Crews busy…
Courtesy: County of GP Fire Dept. Regional Fire Service responds to incidents on opposite ends of the County All County Regional Fire Service stations were kept busy supporting community safety with two separate structure fires on February
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School Bus Report February 3 2023
Peace River School Division: 32 Cancelled 48 Cancelled 64 Cancelled 66 Cancelled
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Mercer PR – Top Alberta Employer
Courtesy: Mercer Peace River Mercer Peace River Named a Top Employer in Alberta PEACE RIVER, AB, February 2, 2023 – Mercer Peace River Pulp Ltd. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) has been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers
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School Bus Report February 2 2023
Northland School Division: 419 Cancelled Peace River School Division: 27 Cancelled 58 Cancelled 25 Cancelled 48 Cancelled Peace Wapiti Public School Division : 395 Cancelled 427 Cancelled 446 Cancelled 466 Cancelled
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Fairview RCMP Investigate Armed Robbery
RCMP RELEASE Fairview, Alta. – On Jan. 25, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Fairview RCMP were dispatched to a robbery at a local business. An unknown male suspect entered the business, displayed a firearm, and attempted to
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“Do Not Feed the Animals” – Town of PR
Courtesy: Town of PR Don’t feed the deer! There have unfortunately been numerous reports of people feeding deer around town. We get it. They look cute and it makes for a fun photo — but PLEASE don’t
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Grimshaw & Berwyn join FCSS forces
Courtesy: Village of Berwyn, Town of Grimshaw
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HFCRSD helping Ukranian Students
Courtesy: Holy Family Catholic Regional School Division HFCRD provides funds to Support Ukrainian Students (January 31, 2023) The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division (HFCRD) has provided support to schools that have Ukrainian students enrolled. The HFCRD is
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School Bus Report Febuary 1 2023
Peace River School Division: 11 Cancelled 48 Cancelled 58 AM Cancelled 81 AM Cancelled Peace Wapiti Public School Division: 403 Cancelled
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Child care spaces more affordable, more accessible
Courtesy: Government of Alberta More options for affordable, accessible child-care spaces January 31, 2023 Media inquiries Continued advocacy to the federal government means that Alberta families will have access to thousands more licensed private child-care spaces. Alberta’s government
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HLFD going to Paid-On-Call
Courtesy: Town of High Level High Level Fire Department moves to Paid-on-Call For nearly as long as the Town of High Level has existed, it has been served by volunteers looking to give back to their community
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Skrlik To Play in Pool A at The Scotties Tournament of Hearts
When the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts taking place in Kamloops begins February 17th, Team Skrlik who is representing Alberta will be in Pool A. The tournament is in two pools are 9 teams and only the
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School Bus Report January 31 2023
Northland School Division: 425 Cancelled 431 Cancelled Peace River School Division: 04 Cancelled 11 Cancelled 64 Cancelled High Prairie School Division No. 48: 258 Cancelled 286 Cancelled
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PR RCMP need help finding missing person (UPDATE)
Courtesy: PR RCMP Berwyn, Alta. – RCMP are pleased to report that Madison Nelson has been located safe. We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. Peace River RCMP seek assistance in locating
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Second Reading of Utility Rate Bylaw Passed…
The town of Peace River is proposing to increase utility rates. Second reading of the bylaw has passed, with the third reading expected in two weeks. The proposal calls for a 5% increase to rates, or $7
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Davis Awards in Peace River celebrated (Layne Gardner)
They are rewarding Peace River’s business community. The 2023 Davis Business Awards are being presented this weekend. Winners include: The Community Spirit Award InVision Chartered Professional Accountants The Industry Leadership Award Peace River Value Drug Mart The
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School Bus Report January 27 2023
Northland School Division: 406 Cancelled 415A Cancelled 417 Cancelled 420 Cancelled 425 Cancelled 431 Cancelled Peace River School Division: 41 AM Cancelled 78 Cancelled 75 Cancelled 48 Cancelled 04 Cancelled 51 Cancelled Peace Wapiti Public School Division:
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Province Looking To Get Physician Training Centre In Grande Prairie
The Alberta government is working with Northwestern Polytechnic to offer physician training in the region. Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says this will help create more access to doctor training programs. “If we can create more access
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Whitefish First Nation Man Arrested…
Courtesy: RCMP Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit arrest male for serious violent offences Cadotte Lake, Alta. – On Jan. 13, 2023, High Prairie RCMP attended a residence on Whitefish First Nation after a report was received
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Clear Hills County Meet-and-Greet tonight…
Courtesy: Clear Hills County Keith Hopper, Trending 55
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School Bus Report January 26 2023
Northland School Division: 410 Cancelled 414 Cancelled 431 Cancelled Peace River School Division: 78 Cancelled 48 Cancelled 04 Cancelled 08 AM Cancelled 31 AM Cancelled 07 AM Cancelled 12 AM Cancelled 78 AM Cancelled 48 AM Cancelled
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RCMP focus on Intersection safety this month (Mitch Guenette)
The authorities are looking for caution being exercised. Police in the Peace Region is focusing on Intersection safety this month. Constable Mitch Guenette of the Peace Regional RCMP says safety, with concerns to Yield Signs, are to
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Grimshaw Splash Park closer to reality…
Courtesy: Town of Grimshaw Keith Hopper, Trending 55
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School Bus Report January 25 2023
Northland School Division: 431 Cancelled Peace River School Division: 01 Cancelled 04 Cancelled 48 Cancelled
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Kayla Skrlik Interview
The curling community in the Peace Region continues to celebrate the success of the sisters from Nampa, Kayla and Ashton Skrlik winning the Alberta Scotties this past weekend in Wetaskiwin. The sisters had people who are not
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Ed Skrlik Interview…
The curling community in the Peace Region is still celebrating. Kayla Skrlik won the provincial curling championship for the first time this past weekend. Damien Gnass caught up with Ed Skrlik, the father of Kayla and Ashton
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Land Acquisition finalized…
Courtesy: Axxcelus Capital Fund Axxcelus Closes 1600 Hectare Land Acquisition for Whitefish Lake First Nation #128 Transaction provides opportunity to transition newly acquired land into reserve land to support community growth CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 24, 2023
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AHS Outages Restored…
Courtesy Alberta Health Services Network outage resolved, third party to review cause EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) will ask a third party to review the cause of today’s network outage that impacted services across the province.
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School Bus Report January 24 2023
Northland School Division: 431 Cancelled Peace River School Division: 04 Cancelled 29 PM Cancelled 47 Cancelled 66 Cancelled High Prairie School Division No. 48: 287 Cancelled
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Four Individuals from Sturgeon Lake & Valleyview Arrested
RCMP RELEASE: Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Alta. – On Jan. 23, 2023, The Western Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (WAD CRU) with the assistance of the RCMP Police Dog Service and Valleyview RCMP Detachment attended a residence
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School Bus Report January 23 2023
Northland School Division: 437 Cancelled 472 Cancelled Peace River School Division: 04 Cancelled 66 Cancelled 41 AM Cancelled High Prairie School Division No. 48: 209 AM Cancelled 287 Cancelled
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Pipeline Release near Valleyview…
Courtesy: MD Greenview Facebook Page January 20, 2023 Pembina continues safely managing a natural gas liquids (NGL) release from our Northern Pipeline approximately 30 kilometres east of Valleyview, Alberta, that occurred on January 18, 2023. The release
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School Bus Report January 20 2023
Northland School Division: 431 Cancelled Peace River School Division: 04 Cancelled 53 Cancelled High Prairie School Division No. 48: 270 Cancelled 286 Cancelled 287 Cancelled
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NDP Continuing To Call For Action On Government Child Care Deaths
The NDP is continuing to go after the UCP government about the number of deaths of children in government care. Children’s Services Critic Rakhi Pancholi says the government needs to follow recommendations that have been made by
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School Bus Report January 19 2023
Northland School Division: 426 Cancelled 431 Cancelled Peace River School Division: 04 Cancelled Peace Wapiti Public School Division: 386 Cancelled 399 Cancelled
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Manning Health Beds Closure Extended…
Courtesy: Alberta Health Services
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Warkentin Criticizing Federal “Just Transition” Plan
The “just transition” plan from the federal government for oil and gas workers is getting criticism from Grande Prairie-Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin. Warkentin is calling it quote “another attack on Alberta’s energy sector.” “We know that the
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School Bus Report January 18 2023
Peace River School Division: 04 Cancelled 07 Cancelled 66 AM Cancelled
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Clean-up copntinuing from Derailment in High Prairie (Brian Panasiuk)
Clean-up is continuing in High Prairie following the Train Derailment last week. Roadways are cleaned up and are now open, particularly the Banana Belt Highway, south of town. 14 cars left the tracks last Wednesday afternoon, but
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