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A new principal has been appointed at High Level Public School (HLPS). Anna McAskile moves up the latter from the vice-principal position. She will succeed Scot Leys, who recently took on the ...Read more

It was a year ago today that the wildfire began to ravage the Fort McMurray area. Eventually to become known as The Beast, it would destroy much of the community, and cause the evacuation of more ...Read more

Exchange Rates: US Dollar: CAD/USD: $0.7295 USD USD/CAD: $1.3703 CAD British Pound Sterling: CAD/GBP: £0.5650 GBP GBP/CAD: $1.7695 CAD Euro: CAD/EUR: €0.6680 EUR EUR/CAD: ...Read more

It’s being called the largest increase in Canada’s proportion of seniors since the first census was taken back in 1871, a sure sign that the population’s aging at a faster pace. Statistics ...Read more

The Canadian Grain Commission wants to reduce fees for grain inspection and weighing. According to an Alberta Agriculture & Forestry news release, supplementary fees for overtime related to ...Read more

A 13-year-old Edmonton girl missing in Grande Prairie has been located. Elanora Sutherland was found safe and unharmed. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in finding ...Read more

The Peace River Food Bank officially opened its doors at 9:30 AM today at their new location. It’s now located at the Salvation Army building located near the Peace Regional Pool. The address is ...Read more

Harmful components from overwintered crops can easily affect human health. Alberta Agriculture & Forestry (AF) says producers should take necessary precautions to prevent health issues. “If ...Read more

Exchange Rates: US Dollar: CAD/USD: $0.7279 USD USD/CAD: $1.3741 CAD British Pound Sterling: CAD/GBP: £0.5632 GBP GBP/CAD: $1.7751 CAD Euro: CAD/EUR: €0.6668 EUR EUR/CAD: ...Read more

It’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day today in Peace River School Division (PRSD). Board of Trustees Chairperson Darren Kuester says that school bus drivers are a very important part of their ...Read more