Wednesday February 26, 2025
- Proactive patrols in the Peace region by RCMP have landed two in custody on warrants, and parole violations.
A traffic stop near the Peace River Airport early Monday morning led to the arrests of 36 year-old Charlie Dawn Auger, and 42 year-old Carmen Rhoda Lamouche, both of Peace River. - The Provincial Government is investing $80 million dollars over the next three years into construction on the new maternity and Community Health Centre in La Crete.
The facility will include a birthing centre, midwifery program, advanced ambulatory care and a two-vehicle ambulance bay to improve emergency services. - The Village of Berwyn is clarifying concerns brought forward regarding water quality.
Administration is stating that testing is conducted weekly and samples are sent to the lab for analysis. - Pink Shirt Day is today, in support of anti-bullying initiatives. (Interviews of Kristin Dyck and Cheyenne Testowich in separate story)
- Infrastructure minister Peter Guthrie says his decision to resign stems from his concern for the government’s procurement practices in all departments, and the apparent lack of concern amongst his colleagues.
- According to the Alberta respiratory virus dashboard, there have been nearly 6,800 reported cases of influenza since Feb. 15. In 2024, there were more than 16,000 cases total.
- Michelle Trachtenberg, the actress of films like “Harriet the Spy” and went on to have memorable roles on TV shows including “Gossip Girl,” has died. She was 39.
- AJHL tonight… The Grande Prairie Storm play at home tonight against Bonnyville.
- Three games in the NHL tonight… Vancouver is in LA, Winnipeg is in Ottawa, and New Jersey is in Colorado.
- Sunshine and snow melting temperatures are continuing this week in the Northwest.
Today will be the warmest day of the week in the Peace and Big Lakes, with highs pushing 10 degrees.
The Mackenzie is still just below zero, but 5-10 cm of snow and/or freezing rain is expected, starting tonight.
Keith Hopper, Trending 55
