Monday February 10, 2025
- One person was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries after a pickup hit a stationary semi, on Hwy 688, north of St. Isadore on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the investigation continues into the accident on Hwy 986 northeast of Peace River on Sunday. - The Valleyview Public Library is closing and re-locating…
The Library board has voted to approve the actions, that could see the new location being within a Northern Gateway Public Schools complex.
Decisions were made because of funding cuts, and debate upon material made available at the facility. - The Ice Jam Watch for the Peace River around the town has ended. Water levels fluctuated at a minimal rate over the past few days.
Ice cover remains, but air temperatures have been consistant, and risks of shifting has passed. - Residents in the field are continuing with winter burning. However, caution needs to be undertaken them, and with everyone, as they are encountered.
Tannis McNabb is the Wildfire Information Coordinator for the Peace River Forest Area. (Interview in Separate Story) - Peace River Town Council is continuing to discuss the forming of a regional police committee.
With new Provincial legislation now in place, locales with RCMP detachments are required to be represented by a governing body based on population size. - Food Banks around the region are looking to the public for help with replenishing stock and shelves.
Supplies are dangerously low at this time and any contribution will help. - NPHL Playoff tonight… Game 1 – FSJ is in Dawson Creek.
- The NHL is on hiatus of sorts for the Four-nations face-off, which begins later this week. First game is Wednesday, when Canada plays Sweden.
- In Curling, Nampa’s Kayla Skrlik is making her way to Thunder Bay to represent Alberta at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
Skrlik’s first draw is Friday night against New Brunswick. - Extreme Cold Warnings are continuing in the Northwest at least the next week and a bit.
Highs during the day are around -20, with lows at night being around -30, and wind chills being nearly at -40.
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