Local farmer receives Research Scholarship

Nuffield Canada has announced the selection of four outstanding individuals as 2026 Nuffield Scholars: two from Alberta, and one each from Quebec and Ontario. Each will receive a $20,000 scholarship to pursue self-directed research programs involving international
Peace Regional Pool Open this weekend

After nearly two months closure for maintenance and the construction of a new hot tub, the Peace Regional Pool in Peace River, Alberta, is set to reopen this Saturday. The hot tub replacement project, a collaboration between
Wildfires still burn, despite end of season drawing near

As Alberta’s wildfire season nears its October 31 conclusion, crews have gained control over the Red Earth Complex fire—the largest blaze this year. Initially comprising up to a dozen fires, only five remain active, all now classified
T55 Daily News Blast

Wednesday October 22, 2025 Peace Regional Police has a person in custody after a shooting incident in Little Buffalo. 22 year-old Isaiah Whitehead of Little Buffalo was arrested and charged. Peace Regional RCMP have two in custody
La Crete’s Penner In Rookie AJHL Season

La Crete’s Cole Penner is making an impact in his first season in the AJHL. Penner plays for the Grande Prairie Storm and says there’s some parts of his game that he has been working on. “As
Josh Ramsay From Marianas Trench Does A Challenge

Josh Ramsay From Marianas Trench was given the challenge of recreating thee song Defying Gravity from the musical Wicked. With it being such a big hit and the big screen adaptation’s second half coming out soon it
Government Grant Money provided to end Gender-Based Violence

Alberta’s government is taking significant steps to combat gender-based violence through its 10-year strategy, “Building on our Strengths.” As part of this initiative, the province has allocated $1.25 million to the Community Pathways to Justice grant program.
The Kid Laroi joins Bailey Zimmerman in the video for ‘LOST’

Country star Bailey Zimmerman recently released his latest album Different Night Same Rodeo and is now sharing the video for his new single “Lost,” featuring The Kid Laroi. The video for ‘LOST’ was filmed in Nevada, and
MusiCares names Mariah Carey as their 2026 Person of the Year

MusiCares has named five-time Grammy winner and 2024 Recording Academy Global Impact Award honoree Mariah Carey as the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year. Carey will be honored at the 35th annual Person of the Year benefit
Police arrest two in Peace River home B&E

On October 18, 2025, at approximately 6:30 AM, Peace Regional RCMP responded to a home alarm indicating a break and enter on 102 Street in Peace River. While en route, officers detained 33-year-old Peace River resident Dwayne