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High Prairie RCMP charge two individuals in bull dozer arson
A bull dozer fire on the Peavine Metis Settlement on August 24 has resulted in charges against two High Prairie men. High Prairie RCMP received calls about the fire around 1:15 in the morning, they attended the
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School Busses – October 29, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 76 (Grimshaw) – Cancelled this morning Bus 77 (Grimshaw) – Cancelled All Day Bus 80 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day High Prairie School Division Bus 256 (Dawn’s Bus – Kinuso/Faust) –
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 28
On October 28, Alberta Health Services confirmed 410 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 26,565. Four people passed away, which means 313 Albertans have
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Three counties elect its leadership for the next 12 months
The County of Northern Lights, Northern Sunrise County and Mackenzie County have selected their reeves and deputy reeves. Every year, counties and municipal districts around Alberta have an organizational meeting to elect their reeves and deputies. All
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Schweitzer says hydrogen is the way of the future
Alberta Minister of Jobs Economy and Innovation, Doug Schweitzer joins us for his weekly turn on the Trending 55 Hot Seat. We asked him about some recent investments announced by the government as well as the different
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High Prairie Mounties seek witnesses to collision near Grouard
The High Prairie RCMP is looking for more information regarding an ATV rollover near Grouard. The detachment got a call on Saturday just before noon of the incident, which happened around the intersection of Township Road 706A
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Valleyview RCMP Looking For Suspects Wanted For Assault
RCMP officers in Valleyview are looking for two suspects wanted on outstanding warrants. Police are looking for Alyssa Cunningham and Tasunkawitiko (Taso) Movescamp-McLean, who are wanted for aggravated assault. Cunningham McLean If you have any information on
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School Busses – October 28, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 47 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Bus 77 (Grimshaw) – Cancelled All Day Bus 80 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Peace Wapiti School Division Bus 407 (Geri’s Bus – Beaverlodge)
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 27
On October 27, Alberta Health Services confirmed 422 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 26,155. Two people passed away, which means 309 Albertans have
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Big Lakes County elects Reeve and Deputy Reeve
Big Lakes County Council has chosen its leadership for the next 12 months. A man who is familiar to the roll, Ken Matthews was voted as Reeve by his colleagues today, and David Marx will be Deputy
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Madu talks about act amendments and police brutality in his native country of Nigeria
Justice Minister and Solicitor General, Kaycee Madu joins us for a weekly discussion on the Trending 55 Hot Seat. This week’s discussion mostly focused on the legislation tabled by Madu last week in the legislature, which includes
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NDP Energy Critic wonders why we have an “energy war room”
Every week, we check in with a critic of Alberta’s Official Opposition. This week, we had a chance to chat with Energy Critic and Calgary-Mountainview MLA, Kathleen Ganley. We talked about: The Canadian Energy Centre The potential
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School Busses – October 27, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 47 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Bus 80 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Northland School Division Bus 406 (Doris’ Bus – Keg River to Paddle Prairie) – Cancelled this morning
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 26
On October 26, Alberta Health Services confirmed 1,440 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 25,733. Seven people passed away, which means 307 Albertans have now died
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Glubish says updates to Builders’ Lien Act will ensure prompt payment for construction jobs
We start off the week on the Trending 55 Hot Seat but speaking with Nate Glubish, Minister of Service Alberta. Glubish talks about Bill 37, which is an update to the Builders’ Lien Act. One of the
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Front-line healthcare workers strike to protest healthcare job cuts
On Monday October 26, across Alberta front-line hospital workers have walked off the job to stand up against the Kenney government’s decision to cut 11,000 jobs in the healthcare sector. The Trending 55 Newsroom had a chance
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School Busses – October 26, 2020
Peace Wapiti School Division Bus 407 (Geri’s Bus – Beaverlodge) – Cancelled All Day Bus 408 (Doreen’s Bus – Grovedale) – Cancelled this morning Bus 439 (Marlo’s Bus – Hythe) – Cancelled All Day Bus 452 (Tara’s
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COVID-19 UPDATE: October 23
On October 23, Alberta Health Services confirmed 432 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 24,261. Four people passed away, which means 300 Albertans have
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Style Ryte Cleaners hoping for more local support
Small Business Week comes to an end October 24. Local dry cleaner, Style Ryte Cleaners was able to stay open during the shutdowns earlier this year as they are an essential service, but it didn’t mean business
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Newsroom poll indicates most in our region would get the flu shot regardless of a pandemic
The results are in! Last week on the Trending 55 Newsroom’s Poll of the Week, we asked if you were more likely to get the annual flu vaccine due to the COIVD-19 pandemic. 40 percent of respondents
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The Hot Seat: Province tables update to the Forests Act – the first revision since 1971
Agriculture and Forestry Minister, Devin Dreeshen tabled Bill 40 in the Alberta Legislature yesterday, which passed its first reading. If the bill were passed, Dreeshen says it will reduce red tape and explains how the current system
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Four charged following cocaine bust in High Level
Three males and a female have been charged following an investigation into cocaine trafficking. The High Level and Grande Prairie RCMP detachments teamed up to target numerous street level drug trafficking operations within the two communities. This
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School Busses – October 23, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 19 (Manning) – Cancelled this morning Bus 38 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Bus 80 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Peace Wapiti School Division Bus 335 (Stacey’s Bus – Hythe)
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Dads and Lads Clothing Store sees more people shopping local versus online
With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting in mid-March, many local businesses were forced to close as they weren’t deemed “essential.” Dads and Lads Clothing in Peace River were able to keep their doors open despite the global pandemic,
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Chuckegg Creek Fire extinguished
A wildfire that started in the spring of last year is now out according to Alberta Wildfire. According to the government agency, the fire was officially extinguished on October 13. “Thanks to the hard work of wildland
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Amendment to Police Act will recognize First Nations police forces
The government is taking steps to officially recognize indigenous, which includes increased powers. Justice Minister and Solicitor General, Kaycee Madu tabled the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, which if passed, will also will use technology to streamline court
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School Busses – October 22, 2020
Peace River School Division Bus 27 (Cleardale) – Cancelled All Day Bus 38 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day Bus 80 (Peace River) – Cancelled All Day KTCEA Sylvia’s Bus (Loon River South to Clarence Jaycox School)
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Sweet says government needs to focus on jobs and the economy
We check in with a member of the NDP each week on the Trending 55 Hot Seat. This week, we are joined by Opposition House Leader, and Edmonton-Manning MLA, Heather Sweet. The full discussion can be heard
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Glenmary student, Mikayla Dubois, appointed to provincial council
A grade 12 student at Glenmary High School in Peace River will have an opportunity to advocate for fellow classmates and students all over the province. Mikayla Dubois was one of 41 students who were appointed to
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Business Manager Believes Positives Came From Pandemic
The COVID pandemic has had an effect on a number of small businesses across the region. At High Level Motor Products, General Manager Chris MacLeod says the biggest problem they faced was a lack of inventory. “With
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