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Local MLAs part of UCP caucus group calling new restrictions the wrong decision

Two Peace Region MLAs are among 15 members of the United Conservative caucus that have signed a letter calling the government's decision to go back to Step 1 of the re-opening plan "the wrong decision...

Apr 07, 2021

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group rebrands as “Pattison Media” and launches “AMPLIFY Canada – Think Local”

The company that owns EverythingGP, Big Country 93.1, Q99, and GP Auctions has announced a rebranding while also announcing an idea to promote local businesses.The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group will be...

Apr 07, 2021

Alberta to return to Step 1 restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced that as of midnight on April 7, the entire province will re-enter into Step 1 of its COVID-19 re-opening plan.The announcement comes as COVID-19 cases contin...

Apr 06, 2021

Twelve COVID-19 cases identified at six PWPSD schools

UPDATE: The Peace Wapiti Public School Division says it has been told by the province Clairmont Community School will be moved to outbreak status. Outbreaks are declared at schools that have five or m...

Apr 06, 2021

Grande Prairie adds 109 COVID-19 cases over Easter weekend, Hinshaw provides update on P.1 variant outbreaks

There were 109 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Grande Prairie over the Easter long weekend, along with 55 recoveries, there is currently 358 active cases of COVID-19 in the Swan City, the most at ...

Apr 05, 2021

Technical Search and Rescue Association launches annual Father's Day raffle

The Technical Search and Rescue Associations' annual Father's Day raffle is underway.The association operates throughout the Peace Region and is called upon by RCMP or the fire department if crews nee...

Apr 05, 2021

More work needed to keep young Albertans in the province: Sen. Black

Senator Doug Black says there's growing concern that young Albertans are choosing to leave the province for work opportunities, and more needs to be done to keep the next generation in Alberta.He came...

Apr 05, 2021

UPDATE: Fire brought under control following explosion at oilfield site

UPDATE: Fire crews say the fire on an oil lease near Range Road 81 and Township Road 722A is under control.Results of air quality monitoring found no current risk to the public around the site, which ...

Apr 03, 2021

Lack of testing capability brings fear of unreported, untreated cases of STIs

With the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions limiting testing capabilities through 2020, an official with Northreach Society says there's concerns of undiagnosed cases of sexually transmitted infections (S...

Apr 03, 2021

Highway 724 blocked until further notice following fuel spill

Highway 724 near Township Road 725 has been blocked until further notice following a significant fuel spill.The spill occurred following a tractor-trailer rollover where the truck was hauling diesel a...

Apr 02, 2021