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Construction has commenced on the new Teepee Creek Fire Hall, a vital facility designed to enhance fire protection and emergency response for Teepee Creek and surrounding communities. The current station, serving the area for over 20 years,

While most students in the Peace River School Division enjoy their last day of classes today, it’s a bitter-sweet feeling in Dixonville. The Peace River School Division voted to close the school, back in April, due to

The Alberta government has announced funding to enhance agricultural research and boost the competitiveness of the province’s producers. Applied research associations, which bridge the gap between scientific research and practical farming applications, will benefit from this investment.

From the RCMP’s Weekly Wanted File, police are looking for Mason Gordon Lane. His last known whereabouts was in Chateh, and he’s noted for activities in Manning, Spirit River, Grande Prairie, Rycroft, Nampa, Fairview, Wembley, Chateh and

Wednesday June 25, 2025 The Evacuation Order for the Red Earth Creek area has been lifted, however, residents need to be prepared to evacuate again, if conditions change. Meanwhile, Evacuation Alerts are still in place for the

We’ve got a local player from the region now in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Spirit River’s Dayle Ross was selected in the fourth round by the New York Sirens. The 22 year old defender has spent

On Friday, June 20, a Peace River School Division (PRSD) bus was involved in a serious collision near Grimshaw. A passenger vehicle struck the bus, causing it to spin, roll over, and land on its side. At

Courtesy: Government of Alberta Recent rainfall in central Alberta has supported wildfire fighting efforts, however conditions in the north remain warm and dry. Current situation (as of 3:30 p.m., June 24) There are 51 wildfires currently burning

Tuesday June 24, 2025 The Northland School Division is looking back on 2025 as one with renewed optimism. This after seeing graduation and attendance numbers up in the past few years.(Cal Johnson interview in Separate story) The

Alberta’s government is investing $27.5 million in Budget 2025 to expand collegiate schools across the province, addressing the growing demand for skilled workers. This funding includes $6 million for operational costs and $21.5 million for school improvements.

Monday June 23, 2025 Alberta Major Crimes has taken carriage of a homicide investigation on the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. Early yesterday morning, Valleyview RCMP found a person deceased, to which police say is an isolated incident.

On June 21, 2025, at 12:24 p.m., Vermilion RCMP responded to a plane crash approximately 12 kilometers north of the local airport. The aircraft, carrying a 46-year-old female pilot from Slave Lake, Alberta, and a 76-year-old male

On June 22, 2025, at approximately 6:15 a.m., Valleyview RCMP responded to a call on Sturgeon Lake First Nation, where they discovered a deceased individual. The RCMP Serious Crimes Branch has taken over the homicide investigation, which

The County of Northern Lights has cancelled the emergency alert for the Hawk Hills area, as the Slims Creek Fire near Twin Lakes and 30 km north of Manning has shown slow growth due to cooler temperatures

Friday June 20, 2025 The County of Northern Lights has cancelled the Emergency Alert for the Hawk Hills Fire. Rainy conditions and cooler temperatures have slowed progress of the blaze, just north of Manning. The Sturgeon Lake

Food Banks around the Northwest are puting pushes on for the shelves to be stocked. Donations and support are needed right, especially for food, hygiene products, dish soap, laundry detergent and toilet paper. Peace River’s Food Bank

They’ve been turning dirt for 52 years, and are continuing the tradition this weekend. The Plowing Match is happening in Wanham, with many events happening. The Heavy Horse Plow, the Tractor Pull, The Baseball Tournament, plus activities

The Sturgeon Lake Creen Nation, west of Valleyview, has a vacant council seat filled. Carol Garbitt defeated four others to win, by garnering 34% of the vote. The By-Election took place on Monday, to fill the position

Thursday June 19, 2025 From the RCMP’s weekly wanted file, police in High Level and area are continuing to look for Ryley Cole Chomiak. He’s wanted for activities in La Crete, High Level, Bushe River and Mackenzie

From the RCMP’s Weekly Wanted file, Police are looking for Ryley Cole Chomiak. His last known whereabouts was in High Level, as he`s wanted for activities in La Crete, High Level, Bushe River, and MacKenzie County. Authorities

Mackenzie County’s imposed Stage 2 water rationing in La Crete continues due to ongoing challenges at the local water treatment plant in meeting demand. Residents are restricted to outdoor water use between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.,

Wednesday June 18, 2025 Water restrictions are continuing in La Crete, as the hamlet is under a Stage 2 Advisory. The EVAC order for the Dene Tha First Nation has been lifted. Victoria Cornick takes over as Superintendent