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UPDATE Police in Valleyview have confirmed that one person is dead from a late night accident on Highway 43. The RCMP investigation revealed that a cyclist was travelling in the middle of a westbound lane […]

Alberta Health Services has announced new potential measles exposures, including in Peace River. In a statement they put out last night, AHS says the potential exposure happened at the Peace River Community Health Centre Emergency […]

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Dr. Sunil Sookram has temporarily been appointed as interim chief medical officer of health for Alberta. Alberta’s government welcomes Dr. Sunil Sookram as interim Chief Medical Officer of Health, effective immediately. […]

Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign is getting set to go next week in the Northwest, and orders are already coming in. Local Charities benefitting include: – Peace River: Always Find a Reason to Smile (Resource […]

Investigations are underway into a fire at the Zavisha Sawmill in Hines Creek on the weekend. Authorities say the blaze started on Saturday morning, but was brought under control within a few hours. At this […]

Courtesy: Northwestern Polytechnic Northwestern Polytechnic and Fort Vermilion School Division Come Together Northwestern Polytechnic and Fort Vermilion School Division (FVSD) are working together to bridge education opportunities in the North. The two partners recently inked […]

From the RCMP’s Weekly Wanted file, Police are looking for Latasha Marie Ducharme. Her last known whereabouts was in High Level, as she’s wanted for activities in High Level and Bushe River. Authorities say to […]

Valleyview Drug Case A drug investigation in Valleyview is nearing completion in the courts. Four people were charged, after a home in the area was searched in January of 2024. Mitchell Trottier was given jail […]

Into the Easter long weekend, residents of the Northwest are reminded to be aware of fire advisories. Wildfire officials are advising that with the dry and windy weather taking place, fire restrictions and advisories are […]

This weekend is also the start of Advanced Polls in the federal election. Polling stations will be open from 9am-9pm from Friday to Monday, to cast your ballot. Locally, ten candidates are running in the […]

Courtesy: GP RCMP and ALERT Project Glacier dismantles Grande Prairie criminal organization Grande Prairie… Six people have been charged in an extensive organized crime investigation in Grande Prairie. ALERT alleges the group was involved in drug […]

Demolition of the old playground near the Sports Palace in High Prairie is underway. Crews and authorities are asking residents to stay away from the area, for safety’s sake. The piece of land is going […]

Residents in the Northwest will be starting to think about placing orders for Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign. Last year, over 600 charities benefitted from nearly $20 million dollars raised across the country. This year’s […]

Muhktar Ali of Nampa has pleaded guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking following a 2024 drug arrest in the MD of Smoky River. The plea was entered on April 10 at the Peace […]

Ice Advisories have ended for the West Prairie river, near High Prairie. Alberta Environment says water levels have stabilized and possible ice-related flooding is no longer a concern. The Advisory was in place for a […]

Courtesy: Town of Grimshaw RCMP Update Staff Sergeant and Detachment Commander Lacey Blair joined the Council meeting to provide an update on policing in the Grimshaw area. She shared that property offences, motor vehicle thefts, […]

Planning and design for a new primary care and specialty medical clinic in High Level are complete, with construction set to begin this spring. Scheduled to open in 2027, the clinic will expand the Northwest […]

Energy Alberta has submitted its Initial Project Description (IPD) to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) for the proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project. This initiative aims to diversify Alberta’s energy portfolio by providing […]

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Mark Joffe issued the following statement on the measles situation in Alberta and how Albertans can protect themselves: “Measles outbreaks are occurring in Canada, […]

Courtesy: Village of Berwyn 𝗥𝗖𝗠𝗣 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿 Sergeant Lacey Blair, RCMP Staff Sergeant and Detachment Commander, provided an update for Council on local policing and RCMP initiatives. She noted that with […]

The Town of High Level is inviting residents and business owners to participate in a crucial initiative to shape the community’s future. The Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Needs Assessment is now open, marking the second […]

Courtesy: FV RCMP Fairview RCMP executes two search warrants for firearms and stolen property Fairview, Alta. – On April 5, 2025, following information received form the public, stating that multiple firearms were to be found […]

Courtesy: RCMP Spirit River RCMP find stolen vehicles, firearms and drugs in successful search warrant – update  Woking, Alta. – Spirit RCMP advise that wanted person Kyle Dale Hudson (41) has been arrested on his […]

Courtesy: RCMP High Prairie RCMP issues tickets for speeds exceeding the limit by over 100km/h High Prairie, Alta. – On April 8, 2025, High Prairie RCMP were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 2 in Big […]

Alberta’s Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has stated that the province’s measles outbreak, with 43 confirmed cases since March, isn’t severe enough for a public address by the chief medical officer, Dr. Mark Joffe. Despite calls […]

Courtesy: Town of Peace River. Monday, April 7 Meetings. Special Council Meeting: ~Council provided third reading to Bylaw No. 2172 – Land Use Bylaw No. 1891 Amendment – Redistricting Plan 9221058, Block 1, Lot 18 […]

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Alberta’s has finalized more flood maps in the past five years than in the previous thirty-five years combined. Flood maps help keep people safe and play a critical role in informing […]

BREAKING NEWS Fire crews are busy in the Peace River’s south end, gaining the upper-hand on a brush fire. The blaze is near the museum and the office of the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division. […]

Fire officials are continuing to conduct prescribed burns in the area, but are also warning of the dangers of fires. This after a brush fire in the Wembley area yesterday. With the start of camping […]