Spirit River RCMP charge man for Firearms & Trafficking
RCMP RELEASE – May 21, 2021 Spirit River RCMP charge male for firearms, trafficking and proceeds offences Spirit River, Alta.—On May 18, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., Spirit River RCMP received a call of a suspicious nature of
Charges in Stabbing Death on Gift Lake Metis Settlement
RCMP RELEASE – Friday, May 21st Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit lay charges in stabbing death on Gift Lake Métis Settlement Gift Lake Métis Settlement, Alta. – On May 19, 2021, at 6:52 p.m., High Prairie RCMP
Covid-19 Update: May 21
On May 21, 2021 Alberta Health Services confirmed 732 additional cases of COVID-19 in the province. The total number of active cases in Alberta is at 16,577. There are currently 638 people in hospital with the virus
Mackenzie Crossroads Museum & Visitor Centre Celebrating 30 Years
It’s a big year for the Mackenzie Crossroads Museum & Visitor Centre. The building is celebrating it’s 30th year in 2021. The original plan was to open up for May Long Weekend, but due to current restrictions,
The Fairplex is getting a New ‘Do
The Fairview Arena is getting new shingles over the summer. Earlier this Spring, the town put out the call for contractor bids. Submission info can be found on their website. They’re looking for someone that can do
Emergency funding program oversubscribed for Mackenzie region businesses
Options are becoming more limited for businesses to access emergency funding. The Community Futures Northwest Alberta has been flooded with applications for grants through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund and the program is now oversubscribed. The
Peace River and District Chamber distributing rapid Covid-19 antigen test kits
The Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce will be participating in the provincial government and Alberta Chambers of Commerce partnership in distributing rapid test kits for Covid-19 to local businesses. This program allows interested businesses and
More Technology Being Used To Detect And Manage Wildfires
With wildfire season here in Alberta, firefighters are going to be some more technology for detecting and managing wildfires. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen says they’re expanding the usage of drones and smoke detecting cameras for
High Level Water Quality could be Improving
Water quality could be improving for residents in High Level soon. Staff at the Town of High Level’s Water Treatment Facility have been testing new water treatment products that they hope could lead to improved water in
Homicide In Fox Lake Under Investigation
RCMP officers are investigating a homicide that took place on the Fox Lake First Nation. Police were responding to a complaint about uttering threats on Monday when they located the victim of a serious assault. The victim