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Courtesy: AHS Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage for the following time

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Friday July 26, 2024 Even though we’ve been getting some rain recently, the wildfire danger is still classified as “extreme” in Northwestern Alberta. Equipment is being used to contain the fire from getting past highway 58, and

Even though we’ve been getting some rain recently, the wildfire danger is still classified as “extreme” in Northwestern Alberta. The rain though has been helping firefighters in battling the Semo Complex Fires. Equipment is being used to

News release from the Town of Grimshaw on the highlights of the council meeting this week. Regional Energy Committee Terms of Reference Council reviewed and approved the Terms of Reference for the Regional Energy Committee, formed to

People in the Village of Nampa will be dealing with some water shut-offs over the next couple of weeks. Work is happening on the Village’s water system and sanitary sewer system. The expected water shut offs are

RCMP officers in Fox Lake have made a couple of arrests for drug trafficking and firearms. Police received a complaint on Tuesday from concerned citizens in regards to a video that was posted on social media. The

Support from the Canadian Armed Forces has been requested by the Alberta government for dealing with wildfire activity. According to a statement from Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen, they are requesting firefighting resources and aerial support

A drug trafficking investigation involving RCMP officers from Slave Lake and Faust and also the Lakeshore Regional Police Service has lead to some charges being laid. Officers executed a search warrant on a suspected drug house in

Alberta has announced millions in funding to help alleviate pressure on the education system as the province deals with a population boom. Premier Danielle Smith yesterday announced $215 million for modular classrooms and to cover operational costs.

Work is continuing on battling wildfires in the Peace and Mackenzie while more fires have popped up elsewhere in the province. Jasper is among the latest communities to order an evacuation due to wildfires, a reception centre

Albertans are being warned to be on the lookout for potentially toxic blue-green algae in lakes as an ongoing heat wave creates prime conditions for the blooms to thrive. Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, occurs naturally and can

The provincial government is asking Albertans to avoid fishing in rivers, creeks and streams due to the heat and low water levels. Alberta Environment announced a province-wide angling advisory, saying that conditions can cause stress to fish.

Extreme wildfire conditions are continuing to persist across Alberta. There are 170 wildfires burning across the province, and Alberta wildfire officials say that priorities are being made to focus on the wildfires that are having a direct

After a brief reprieve late last week, the doctor shortages are back on in Fairview. The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department won’t have a doctor on site today, tomorrow and Friday. Alberta Health Services was able to

A search has ended for two individuals caught in the current of the Smoky River. McLennan RCMP are reporting that the bodies of the two missing persons were recovered from the river on Saturday morning near Watino.

Continued hot and dry conditions lead to more wildfire activity over the weekend, and more communities getting evacuated. Little Red River Cree Nation expanded its evacuation order to include the communities of John D’or Prairie and Fox

Emergency crews are trying to find a pair of individuals the were caught in the current of the Smoky River. McLennan RCMP say they were alerted to the situation on Wednesday night, and are helping with the

Two new teams of Alberta sheriffs are being deployed to support policing in rural communities around the province. The two teams of eight sheriffs will be based in Calgary and Edmonton but will be available upon request

The number of active wildfires in Alberta continues to climb with extreme fire danger throughout much of the province. As of this morning there are now 146 active wildfires, and Alberta currently has more than 1,800 personnel,

Officials in Mackenzie County have issued another water shortage advisory for La Crete. The Water treatment plant is expierencing difficulties producing enough volume to keep up with demand. Outside water use is being limited to the hours

UPDATE – Peace Regional RCMP are reporting that Eris Williams has been located safe. News Release From Peace Regional RCMP On July 17, 2024, Peace Regional RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 19-year-old Eris

Dry conditions are presenting some challenges for crews battling wildfires in Alberta. Firefighters tackling the Semo Complex fires near Garden River have been using some heavy equipment to try and limit the spread of those fires. Helicopters

Alberta Health Services says some physician coverage has been found for the next few days in Fairview. The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will have a doctor on site from Thursday night to Monday morning. More disruptions