T55 Daily News Blast

Wednesday February 25, 2026

Peace Regional police are asking for the public’s help in a case of theft in Peace River.
On Saturday, a suspect entered a business downtown, selected a few items, then walked out without paying.
Reactions have been coming in to Premier Danielle Smith’s announcement of a referendum on several questions happening this fall.
Some critics, including NDP Deputy Leader Rakhi Pancholi, are calling the referendum a “distraction” from other issues facing Albertans. (Interview in separate story)
This week is the last week to register for the Alberta Pond Hockey Championships next month at the Mile Zero Multiplex in Grimshaw. (Dave Allan Interview in separate story)
Anti-bullying campaigns are being recognized across Canada today. Pink Shirt Day is being observed to raise awareness of bullying and cyberbullying.
NPHL playoffs have the night off tonight, after Spirit River and Manning took the opening games of the semi-finals last night.
Game 2 is tomorrow, Game 3 is Saturday.
NHL returns tonight with four Canadian teams in action, as part of an 8-game schedule.
Edmonton is in Anaheim, Winnipeg is in Vancouver, and Toronto is in Tampa Bay.
A bit of a break today from some of the cooler temperatures, nbut snow is a distinct possibility in the Northwest this afternoon.
The Peace and Big Lakes with highs near 0 degrees while the Mackenzie looking at -12.
Things will get cooler to end off the week, but the weekend looks bright.