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Friday, September 22nd HAPPY FRIDAY!!! Highway 58 between High Level and the Chinchaga River Bridge could be closed in the next 24 hours. Mackenzie County is reporting that the Bassett fire in the area, could be reducing

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CPP Report released by Province

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Albertans will be able to review an independent report on the potential creation of an Alberta Pension Plan ahead of provincewide engagement. The report, created by the independent consultant LifeWorks, suggests an Alberta

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Thursday, September 21st RCMP have charged a suspect after reports of a gun being fired in Peace River. (Suspected Air Gun) After warrant, 43 year old Roseanna Vivian Carifelle of Peace River faces drugs and assault charges.

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Wednesday, September 20th 25 year-old Ray Travis Sawan of Marten Lake was arrested. Details in the news feed on the app/website. Village of Berwyn needs one more council spot filled. Nomination day is Monday, November 6th. The

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Ward 3 By-election in Birch Hills County

Courtesy: Birch Hills County 2023 Municipal Elections **OFFICIAL** Nomination Results FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Contact:         Bailey Smith, Returning Officer Nominations closed at 12:00 noon on September 18th, 2023 for the position of Ward 3

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Tuesday, September 19th There was an accident this morning involving an Ecole Routhier Student and a Motor Vehicle at a crosswalk. The student is safe and back in school. Emergency services responded to the accident and are

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Monday, September 18th RCMP investigating Gunshots in Grimshaw yesterday. Details in the news feed. RCMP investigating firearms offence in Cadotte lake. In relation to the incident they’re requesting help locating Edward Floyd Flett (39) & Chaos James

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PR Advocacy Campaign underway

Courtesy: Town of Peace River The Town of Peace River has launched a resident-focused campaign in advocating to the province for improved inmate release practices at the Peace River Correctional Centre. On Sept. 15, 2023, the Town

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Friday, September 15th The importance of Food Banks this time of the year is being highlighted. 20% of Canadians are facing food insecurities, and 1 in 3 people needing the resource are children. Nominations for the County

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Thursday, September 14th RCMP looking for two suspects after a vehicle was stolen and a firearm discharged in Cadotte Lake yesterday. The vehicle was later recovered. Police believe it was a targeted incident, and so the public

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Shots fired in Cadotte Lake

Courtesy: PR RCMP Peace Regional RCMP respond to firearms offences in Cadotte Lake Cadotte Lake, Alta. – On Sept 13, 2023, Peace Regional RCMP responded to reports of a firearm being discharged in the area of Cadotte

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Hay-Zama Bison Hunt is on…

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Hay-Zama Bison Hunt resumes for 2023-24 September 13, 2023 Media inquiries A unique draw opportunity to participate in a hunt that helps sustain the wood bison population is now open. Resident hunting applications Resident

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GP RCMP looking for missing woman…

Courtesy: GP RCMP Grande Prairie RCMP request public assistance in locating missing female Grande Prairie, Alta. – Grande Prairie RCMP request public assistance in locating 42-year-old Angela Carifelle. Angela was last heard from June 18, 2023. Grande

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Wednesday, September 13th HFCRD has teamed up with Edmonton based company Hour Zero to provide Health & Safety. Superintendent Betty Turpin says that there is no such thing as being too prepared for worst-case scenarios. NDP launches

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Tuesday, September 12th Spirit River RCMP looking for missing person, 50 year old Davola Kathryn Girvan, Details and Pictures on the app/website. Multiple council meetings across the region today. MD of Greenview discussing a re-design of their

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GP Man faces drugs and sex charges

Courtesy: GP ALERT Grande Prairie… A Grande Prairie man wanted on warrants has been arrested by ALERT. The suspect is now facing numerous drug-related charges after cocaine and fentanyl were seized.ALERT Grande Prairie’s organized crime team arrested Dextar Mikenas on

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Monday, September 11th Our thoughts are with all those who passed away on September 11th, 2001 Shout out to everyone in the emergency services field who put their safety on the line every day. Thanks for what

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Friday, September 8th The Village of Berwyn is selling lots of land for $1. Stipulations include a refundable $1000 deposit, and building on the land within a year. Shout out to Northern Sunrise County Deputy Fire Chief

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Bergeron Honoured in Ottawa

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Five Albertans and one community are receiving the Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (EMESA) for their outstanding contributions and achievements in keeping their communities safe. Established in 2017 by the federal government and

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Thursday, September 7th Town of Fairview letting residents know that tap water may smell or taste “organic” until beginning to mid-October. They are doing maintenance, but the water is tested regularly and is still safe to consume.

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Additional funding to Alberta FASD Networks

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Almost $3 million is being provided to increase wages for front-line workers supporting individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Alberta’s social sector provides critical supports for thousands of individuals living with disabilities,

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Wednesday, September 6th Water in Valleyview is safe to drink, and is constantly tested. The town letting residents know that the slight taste difference, odor, or discolouration, is only aesthetic in nature. Air Quality Sensors in local

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Valleyview Tap Water Concerns

The Town of Valleyview is reassuring residents that the drinking water is safe. There’s been recent complaints of water discolouration, odor, and a taste change. Tests are regularly and consistently completed and no issues have been noted.

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