Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

Government announces new drought advisory committee for Alberta
Alberta's new Water Advisory Committee will help prepare for drought and work to make every drop count in 2024. That according to the provincial government which says after several dry years, Alberta'...
Feb 08, 2024

Alberta to add firefighters for expected busy wildfire season: minister
Alberta's forestry minister says the province plans to field more firefighters and volunteers as it braces for what it expects will be another busy wildfire season. Todd Loewen says it looks like more...
Feb 08, 2024

Beaverlodge RCMP ask for public help locating missing man
UPDATE:Beaverlodge RCMP is advising the public that Jeremy Backmeyer has been located safe. Mounties would like to thank the public for their assistance. Beaverlodge RCMP is asking for the public's he...
Feb 08, 2024

Beaverlodge man wins largest LOTTO MAX pot in Canada
A Beaverlodge man is enjoying a $70 million windfall, after winning the LOTTO MAX January 16 draw. Brian Hoover purchased his winning ticket from Ace Hardware in Beaverlodge, and said in a release tha...
Feb 08, 2024

Saddle Hills County giving away tickets to 2024 Women in Agriculture Conference
Saddle Hills County residents have a chance to win tickets to an upcoming conference centered around women in agriculture.The Agricultural Service Board is giving away two tickets to county residents,...
Feb 08, 2024

Harry Balfour Replacement School over halfway to Phase 2 playground fundraising goal
A recent donation to the Harry Balfour Replacement School's Phase 2 playground fund has made it that much closer to its end goal. The Five Mile Community Agricultural Society has donated $30,000 towar...
Feb 08, 2024

Peace Country athletes earn scholarships to American universities
Local athletes have been busy earning scholarships to American universities lately.The Grande Prairie Piranhas Swim Team says two of its athletes will be heading south for school after finishing Grade...
Feb 08, 2024

Alberta RCMP warning against distracted driving
Alberta RCMP are reminding motorists the importance of distraction-free driving.They're reporting over 5.000 motorists were charged with a distracted driving offense in 2023.Mounties say it is importa...
Feb 08, 2024

Grande Spirit Foundation accepting applications for new Spirit River senior's lodge
With the new Spirit River Pleasant View Senior Home under construction, the Grande Spirit Foundation is accepting applications for the waitlist. As the is already over 75 per cent subscribed, Director...
Feb 08, 2024

Alberta Pulse Growers names new board
The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission named its new board at its recent annual general meeting in Calgary.Beverly Wieben of Fairview and Peter Konstapel of Spirit River will represent Zone 4, the area ...
Feb 07, 2024