Fires burning in Mackenzie County, but weather has helped

Wildfires continue to burn in Mackenzie County, north of High Level. The largest fire, located just south of Meander River, remains out of control. However, officials say there has been little recent growth, with the northern edge
T55 Daily News Blast

Wednesday July 8, 2026 Officials with the County of Northern Lights are responding to resident’s concerns with the snow plowing and the winter roads from this past season. At ratepayers meetings in Dixonville and Manning, the County
Text scam circulating in Peace Region

Provincial officials are warning Albertans about a new text message scam claiming their health card is obsolete and must be replaced through an electronic health identification system. The fraudulent message, which falsely appears to come from Service
Lewis Capaldi to bring sold-out show at London’s BST Hyde Park to fans via global livestream on July 11

Lewis Capaldi will give fans around the world a front-row seat to the biggest headline concerts of his career by livestreaming the first of his two sold-out performances at London’s BST Hyde Park on July 11. The
Hilary Duff revisits her music catalog with re-recorded EP ‘(Mine)’

Hilary Duff has widely distributed her new seven-track EP, (Mine), making her updated catalog of signature pop tracks universally accessible. The studio compilation consists of entirely re-recorded interpretations of the artist’s most recognizable career hits. The tracking
County of Northern Lights addressing snow removal concerns

Council and Administration with the County of Northern Lights say they have heard residents’ concerns about snowplowing and winter road maintenance following recent ratepayer meetings in Dixonville and Manning. The County says December 2025 brought nearly 60