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COVID-19 UPDATE: April 15
On April 15, Alberta Health Services confirmed 1,646 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 166,177. Five people passed away, which means 2,034 Albertans have
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Town of Peace River wants artist portfolios submissions
The Town of Peace River is searching for artists/teams able to complete a mural in town during the summer of 2021, or in future years. The town has installed seven murals downtown since 2016 and are very
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Sweet wants to see water management strategy for northwest
On our Ag Show today, we caught up with Agriculture and Forestry Opposition Critic, Heather Sweet. Among the topics we covered with the Edmonton-Manning MLA include: her questioning Minister Devin Dreeshen about the need for more veterinarians
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Limited support in latest poll for K-6 draft curriculum
The results are in! For our most recent Trending 55 Newsroom’s Poll of the Week question, we asked what you thought of the provincial government’s proposed draft school curriculum for students in Kindergarten to grade six. An
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School Buses – April 15, 2021
Peace River School Division Bus 000 (First): Cancelled Bus 58: Cancelled High Prairie School Division Bus 254: Cancelled
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COVID-19 UPDATE: April 14
On April 14, Alberta Health Services confirmed 1,412 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 164,531. Eight people passed away, which means 2,028 Albertans have
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Alberta Chicken Producers talks about impacts of COVID on its members; advocacy efforts
On our agriculture show, we spoke with Karen Kirkwood, Executive Director of the Alberta Chicken Producers. Among the topics we covered include: how COVID-19 has impacted the operations of the 252 chicken farms in our province the
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Shandro says it’s important to make sure more rural students are accepted into medical studies
On today’s episode of the Trending 55 Hot Seat, we talked with Health Minister Tyler Shandro about a wide range of topics, including: Bills 65 and 66 the targeting of Alberta Health Services employees and facilities raising
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Program Available For Farmers To Convert Cropland To Forages
Farmers in the Peace Country have a chance to convert some of their cropland into grass and pasture through a program with Ducks Unlimited. Craig Bishop, regional forages lead for the Prairies with Ducks Unlimited, says they’ll
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COVID-19 UPDATE: April 13
On April 13, Alberta Health Services confirmed 1,081 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 163,119. Three people passed away, which means 2,021 Albertans have
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Dreeshen says Ottawa leaving money on the table in Agri-Stability program
We had a chance to welcome Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry to our ag show today. Among the topics we cover with Devin Dreeshen include: the latest update on Agri-Stability what ingredients he feels are needed
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Second degree murder charges pending after woman found deceased in Chateh
On April 11, 2021 at 11:20 a.m., Chateh RCMP received a call of a sudden death at residence, where they responded and found a deceased adult female. The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit along with the RCMP
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Province announces new round of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19
With the Alberta government putting the province back into step one of public health restrictions, additional grants are in place for businesses in need. Premier Jason Kenney was joined at a press conference by Minister of Jobs,
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Peace River Town Council Approves Business Support Program
Applications will be open in early May for the Town of Peace River’s Local Business Recovery Program. Town Council approved the program which will help local businesses impacted by COVID restrictions. The Town is working with Community
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COVID-19 UPDATE: April 12
On April 12, Alberta Health Services confirmed 1,136 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 162,038. One person passed away, which means 2,018 Albertans have
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No specifics given by Premier when asked about relaxing public health rules
Premier Jason Kenney reiterated a point he made last week as he had a press conference on Monday to discuss the vaccination efforts of the province. “We are in a race between the vaccine and the variants,”
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Reeve condemns acts of vandalism of vehicles owned by AHS employees
Regardless of someone’s position on the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing Mackenzie County Reeve, Josh Knelsen says one thing that is unacceptable is vandalism and harassing people. On April 7, some Alberta Health Services workers had their vehicles
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Fairview RCMP seeking assistance in locating missing person
-Update- Fairview RCMP have located 49-year-old Tina Willemsen safe. RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance The Fairview RCMP are asking for the public assistance in locating 49-year-old Tina Willemsen. Willemsen
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31 Alberta Health Services facilities in North Zone get new information sharing system
Alberta Health Services is preparing to launch Connect Care Wave 3 in 31 facilities in the west side of the North Zone during the weekend of April 10-11, 2021. The 31 sites will be fully or partially
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Viersen, Tories calling for public inquiry into pandemic response by the feds
Peace River-Westlock MP, Arnold Viersen and the federal Conservative Party want some answers. Viersen says his party wants a full and transparent inquiry into the federal government’s management of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with the
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COVID-19 UPDATE: April 8
On April 8, Alberta Health Services confirmed 1,429 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 156,905. Three people passed away, which means 2,005 Albertans have
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Community Garden program expanding in High Level
The High Level Community Garden Association will have more space for public gardening in 2021 thanks to a $30,000 grant the Town of High Level received through the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta. The grant is being
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Absolute majority of poll voters favour increased public health restrictions
The results are in! On our most recent Trending 55 Newsroom’s Poll of the Week, we asked how you feel the province should address the rise in active COVID-19 cases. Around 61 percent of voters favour increased
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Notley says MLA’s speaking out against health measures puts lives at risk
On today’s edition of the Trending 55 Hot Seat, we are checking in with NDP Leader and former Premier, Rachel Notley. Among the topics we discuss with the Leader of the Official Opposition include: her thoughts on
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Loewen Among UCP MLA’s Criticizing Restrictions
Central Peace-Notley’s Todd Loewen is part of a group of UCP MLA’s speaking out against Premier Jason Kenney and the new COVID-19 restrictions announced on Tuesday. The group is calling the government’s decision to go back to
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Peace River Council, Community Futures looking for ways to support local businesses
The council for the Town of Peace River, as well as Community Futures Peace Country have been putting their heads together. The objective was to come up with a plan to support businesses within town that have
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Peace River Council, Community Futures looking for ways to support local businesses
The council for the Town of Peace River, as well as Community Futures Peace Country have been putting their heads together. The objective was to come up with a plan to support businesses within town that have
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Northern Sunrise County feeling crunch of provincial budget cuts
Politicians in Northern Sunrise County are wondering how they can keep services and property taxes in the current position. When the provincial government unveiled its budget on February 25, it included a 25 percent cut to the
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COVID-19 UPDATE: April 6
On April 6, Alberta Health Services confirmed 931 new cases of COVID-19 over the last four days, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 154,125. Three people passed away, which means 2,001 Albertans have
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River Ice Advisory for Town of Peace River lifted
Alberta Environment and Parks has lifted the river ice advisory for the Town of Peace River. According to the provincial river reporting system, satellite images taken 38 kilometres downstream from the Highway 2 Bridge showed an ice
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