Update: River Ice Advisory Issued for Peace and Smoky Rivers

UPDATE #3 – April 20, 6pm Warmer temperatures are accelerating snowmelt across the region, and water levels are beginning to rise. Current forecasts suggest the peak melt will occur this week, likely Wednesday into Thursday. At this
Online loan scam surfaces in Peace Region

Peace Regional RCMP are warning the public about a rise in online loan scams, particularly targeting foreign workers. Police say fraudulent financial institutions are advertising loans with unusually low interest rates and fast approvals, often claiming to
Mental Health maybe a factor in Spring Season Farming (Merle Massie)

Some worries may be surfacing in the Agriculture sector in the Northwest, and that has Mental Health organizations stepping up and saying that they would like to help. The Do More Ag. Foundation is one of those
T55 Daily News Blast

Monday April 20, 2026 Break-up of the Peace River, and its tributaries are continuing, with Ice Advisories in place. Right now, ice has collected in a 10 km-long ice jam, less than 10 km from the mouth
Williams Says He Is Pro-Canada

While separation has been a hotly debated topic in Alberta politics recently, Peace River MLA Dan Williams says quote “I want to remain in Alberta and Canada.” Williams, who’s also the province’s municipal affairs minister, says recent
Movie Monday Mentions: Busboys

The Busboys are here. Busboys follows Steef and Markie as they think all their problems will be solved once they become waiters. to achieve their goal, they take entry-level busboy positions, hoping to get promoted. This is
Sherry Crawford Talks The Women In The North Conference

This year the Women In The North Conference SOLD OUT rather quickly as they moved back to one big conference rather than several smaller ones in various communities. The event this year will happen later this week
COUNTY OF NORTHERN LIGHTS ROAD BAN UPDATE

Effective Monday, April 20 at 10am, the County of Northern Lights will update its road ban. All local County roads will be at 75% of their registered axle weight 24 hours per day, including the Chinchaga Forestry
Impact Agency concludes report on Natural Gas project in Peace River

The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has concluded its review of the proposed Mihta Askiy Data Center Project in Alberta, determining the project is unlikely to cause significant adverse effects under federal jurisdiction. The decision, made under
Energy Alberta collaborates with Bruce Power on Nuclear Power Project

Energy Alberta has signed a new collaboration agreement with Bruce Power as it works to advance Alberta’s first major nuclear energy project. The deal will see Bruce Power share its experience, frameworks, and lessons learned to help