Provincial Wildfire update (June 17 – 3:30pm)
Courtesy: Government of Alberta Editor’s Note: The EVAC order for the Dene Tha First Nation has been lifted. Residents are allowed to return home, however they are to stay prepared to evacuate, if conditions change. Current situation
T55 Daily News Blast
Tuesday June 17, 2025 Peace River, Slave Lake and Grande Prairie’s Forest areas have lifted their Fire Bans, thanks to this past weekend’s rainfall. However, High Level’s Ban is still in effect, due to lack of moisture
Tuesday Trial: Muffin Time
Today we try some delicious baked goods! Brought to you by Freson Bros. Pick some up for yourself in store! -Jared Gomes
RCMP have two in custody
On June 4, 2025, Whitecourt RCMP responded to reports of an erratic driver in Whitecourt. With assistance from Alberta RCMP Traffic and the General Investigation Section, officers located the vehicle and arrested two individuals. A search revealed
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood join cast of sequel film ‘Ready or Not: Here I Come’
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood will join returning star Samara Weaving in Searchlight Pictures’ ‘Ready or Not’ sequel, titled ‘Ready or Not: Here I Come.’ Currently in production in Toronto, the film has rounded out the
See Jeremy Allen White in Season 4 trailer of FX’s ‘The Bear’
FX released the trailer for Season 4 of hit series The Bear, which sees Chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), Chef Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri) and Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) getting an ultimatum from Uncle Jimmy
Fire Bans lifted in certain areas
The rains in the Peace and Big Lakes have helped with the Fires and the Fire Bans in the area. Peace River, Slave Lake and Grande Prairie’s Forest areas have lifted their Fire Bans, thanks to this
MP Viersen appointed to Veteran’s Committee
Arnold Viersen, Member of Parliament for Peace River–Westlock, has been appointed to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. This committee is responsible for examining matters related to the Department of Veterans Affairs. MP Viersen expressed his honour
Crops practically planted in Peace Region
Seeding in the Peace Region is nearly complete, with over 90% of crops planted, significantly ahead of the 5- and 10-year averages. Warm, dry weather has facilitated this rapid progress. However, soil moisture levels are currently suboptimal,
Nuclear Town Hall Meetings scheduled
The proposed Peace River Nuclear Power Project is still in the consultation stage, and continues to gain steam. Public Town Halls are happening throughout next week at various locales in the Region. Monday in Warrensville, Tuesday in