COVID-19 Update: May 6th
On May 6th, Alberta Health Services confirmed 2,211 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of active cases in the province to 24,497. No additional deaths were reported in the past
“As much as it would be nice to do… it’s going to cost a few million.” Mayor of Fairview replies to residents on road work
Fairview’s Town Council held a regular meeting on May 4, 2021, and plans that have been in the making for a period of time are being finalized. A welcome, entrance archway has hit the final stage of
La Crete Area Schools Won’t Shift to Online Study Order
UPDATE at 5:30pm, May 6th A teacher in La Crete, who wishes to remain anonymous, has informed the Trending 55 Newsroom that La Crete Public School, Sandhills Elementary School, Hillcrest Community School, Buffalo Head Prairie School, and
Region Leaders Urging Community Members to Support Each Other
A few of the region’s leaders have joined forces to issue a statement regarding the areas response to the Covid-19 mandatory public health measures. City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton, County of Grande Prairie Reeve Leanne
Province “Ahead Of Schedule” For Vaccination Goals

The Province’s Health Minister says they’re currently ahead of schedule for their goal of having everyone vaccinated by June 30. Tyler Shandro was on the Trending 55 Hot Seat and says it’s because of the big distribution
Ag And Forestry Minister Talks About Changes To Forests Act

The Provincial Government has made some updates to the Forests Act. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen was on the Trending 55 Hot Seat and says it’s the first changes that have been made to the Act