Unemployment rate in Peace, far below provincial rate
In January 2026, Alberta’s unemployment rate decreased to 6.4%, down from 6.7% in December. The Banff-Jasper-Rocky Mountain and Athabasca-Grande Prairie-Peace River region, encompassing the Peace Country, recorded the province’s lowest unemployment rate at 5.2%. Red Deer followed
Northern Women in Ag. Conference getting ready (Alaina Archibald)
They are empowering women in Agriculture, through education and support. The third annual Northern Women in Agriculture Conference is getting set to go next Thursday and Friday at the Dunvegan Inn and Suites in Fairview. Speakers, networking,
T55 Daily News Blast
Monday February 9, 2026 One person is dead following a bus accident on Hwy 43, west of DeBolt on Saturday night. The Peace region could be seeing the Military pass through the neighborhood over the next few
Movie Monday Mentions: Mercy
What’s the takeaway? Mercy follows Chris Raven, a detective who petitioned to establish the mercy program. An AI that plays judge, jury and executioner for crimes. The idea is that this is supposed to lessen the burden
Provincial Government Exploring Nuclear Energy
The provincial government has been collecting feedback from people across Alberta on how nuclear power can be brought into the energy mix. Chantelle de Jong, the Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities, says most of the feedback
2026 Davis Business Awards handed out
The Peace River business community gathered this weekend at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre to celebrate the 2026 Davis Business Awards, recognizing outstanding local businesses and individuals. Honorees included Quality Hotel and Conference Centre for Outstanding
Taylor Swift releases star-studded video for “Opalite”
Taylor Swift has released the new music video for “Opalite,” starring Swift alongside celebrity friends Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Domhnall Gleeson, Lewis Capaldi, Graham Norton – and an image of Cillian Murphy. Last week, the singer posted
Post Malone and Jelly Roll teaming up again for ‘The Big A$$ Stadium Tour Part 2’
Post Malone and Jelly Roll are teaming up once again for “The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2,” a North American stadium run that builds on the success of their 2025 joint trek. The tour blends major
One person dead in bus accident east of Grande Prairie
On February 7, 2026, at approximately 10:27 PM, Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a charter bus on Highway 43, about one kilometre west of Debolt, Alberta. The bus, carrying 37 passengers—including adults and