Friday October 4, 2024
- The execution of a search warrant is continuing in an area outside of Valleyview by RCMP and the ALERT team.
Police say the operation is expected to last through the weekend, as the dismantling of a suspected Drug Lab continues. One person has already been taken into custody. - The provincial Government is pouring $17.4 million dollars into Physician bursaries, First Responder Grants, and Medical Responder Grants.
Many locales in the Peace Region, like Spirit River, Beaverlodge, Fairview, and McLennan, among others have experienced doctor shortages on a very frequent basis lately. - Whether in town, out in the country, or out on the road, residents need to wary of potential dangers with wildlife encounters.
Being conscious of managing garbage and potential food supplies like like pet food and birdfeeders, is key. (Mark Heckbert Interview on App) - Sisters in Spirit is celebrated to honour murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls, as well as 2-spirit and gender diverse people.
In Peace River, a gathering and march happens at 4:30 at the Museum, while in High Level, a gathering at the Museum begins at 5:00. - High Level is celebrating Thanksgiving a little early this year, with the Running Club hosting their Turkey Trot walk and run tomorrow at Jubilee Park.
- The High Prairie Fire chase is off and running, or walking this weekend. The 6th annual event takes place Sunday at JC Park, starting at 1pm.
- Local football action happens this weekend… High Prairie plays their first home game tomorrow against Whitecourt. Kickoff is 2pm at EW Pratt School.
Meanwhile, Peace River plays in Valleyview this afternoon with the Kickoff at 4:30 at St. Stephen’s School.
Peace River’s Bantam team play tomorrow in Sexsmith against the GP Broncos. - NWJHL tonight… Peace River is in Dawson Creek, Beaverlodge is in Grande Prairie, and Fort St. John is in Sexsmith.
- AEHL this weekend… The U-13’s play at home to Wainwright tonight and tomorrow. The U-15’s play tomorrow and Sunday in Fort McMurray. The U-18’s play tomorrow at home to Leduc.
- NJHL this weekend… The High Prairie Red Wings play tomorrow in Lac La Biche, and Sundaty in Mayerthorpe.
- AJHL this weekend… The Grande Prairie Storm play tonight at home to Canmore.
- The rain and cool temperatures are expected to last throughout the day today in the Northwest.
Highs this afternoon are only being in the single digits, with lows tonight around freezing. Numbers are expected to warm back up this weekend, and into next week.
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