Friday October 25, 2024
- High Level police has a man in custody on weapons, forcible confinement and assault charges. 26 year-old Matthew Croy has been released and is due in court next month.
Authorities entered a residence, earlier this month and arrested the man, while securing a forcibly confined woman, who had been assaulted, on scene. - The town of Grimshaw has selected Stacey Messner as Deputy Mayor. Wendy Wald continues in the role of Mayor of the town.
Many jurisdictions are also finalizing meeting dates for the review and finalization for 2025 budgets. - Barb Drummond has penned a memoir dealing with the trials of her mom, dealing with mom’s Alzheimer’s and the events leading to her funeral in 2019.
However, the book deals from a humorous point-of-view, the book, I FINALLY HAVE THE SMOKING HOT BODY I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED, HAVING BEEN CREMATED. (Interview on App) - Authorities in Big Lakes County are warning residents of Vandalism and break-ins at the Landfill and Transfer Station.
Officials are reminding residents to shred paperwork that contains personal information, like Social Insurance Numbers, account numbers or PIN numbers. - Small Business week is continuing in the Peace region. The Fairview Chamber of Commerce holds their Business Awards tonight at the Dunvegan Inn and Suites.
The Grimshaw Chamber of Commerce has just finished voting for their Business Awards. Winners are announced at their Christmas and Awards Gala.
The Peace River Chamber’s Davis Business Award Nominations are now open. The Awards are handed out in January. - The playoffs are starting in 9-a-side football this weekend. Valleyview plays in Whitecourt this afternoon in High School action. Kickoff is 2pm at Graham Acres Field.
High Prairie plays in Peace River tomorrow afternoon. Kickoff is 2pm at Glenmary School.
Peace River’s Bantam team is finished for the season, after a 33-22 loss to the Grande Prairie Norsemen in their quarter-final game on Tuesday. - NWJHL tonight… Dawson Creek is in Peace River, Sexsmith is in Fairview, and Grande Prairie is in Fort St. John.
NPHL this weekend… Falher is in Manning and Fox Creek is in Grande Prairie tonight.
Dawson Creek is in Fox Creek, Fort St. John is in Falher, and Spirit River is in High Prairie tomorrow. - AEHL this weekend…The U-13’s play tomorrow in Fort St. John. The U-15’s play tonight in Falher and Sunday in Whitecourt. The U-18’s play 2 on the road.
- NJHL this weekend… The High Prairie Red Wings play tonight at home to Edson and tomorrow in Edson.
- AJHL this weekend… The Grande Prairie Storm play tonight and tomorrow at home to Drumheller.
- A beautiful start to the weekend is forecasted for the Northwest today. Highs are around normal for this time of the year at around 5, with lows tonight just below zero.
Light snow will hit the Mackenzie, and a chance of flurries will hit the Peace tomorrow.
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