Junior Firefighter Recognized for Saving Person From Choking

A junior member of the Peace River Fire Department is being recognized for quick thinking and calm action that helped save a life at a local restaurant earlier this year. Seventeen-year-old Adam Liar, a member of the
Peace River Council Sets 2026 Utility Rates, Delays Key Capital Project

Peace River Town Council approved several key decisions during its last regular council meeting of the year on December 10, including utility rate changes, capital budget amendments, and next steps for municipal properties. Council passed the 2026
Healthcare Scholarship available

Time is running out to apply for the Grimshaw Regional Healthcare Scholarship. The Bursary is available for a student, or adult currently enrolled in a health-related post-secondary program. Grade 12 students, who are planning to pursue healthcare
Faust RCMP looking for missing person UPDATE

UPDATE Police advise that Coreen Attilon has been located, and is safe. Background Faust RCMP are looking for a missing person. Police are searching for 53 year-old Coreen Annette Attilon of Slave Lake. Attilon was last seen
Update on highway speed survey results

Alberta’s Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshen, announced that a recent public survey indicates strong support for increasing speed limits on rural divided highways. The online survey, conducted from November 7 to December 12, 59,400
Morgan Wallen drops new limited-edition ‘I’m The Problem’ CD Zine

Morgan Wallen has revealed a special limited-edition ‘I’m The Problem’ CD zine, giving fans an intimate look at the creation of his record-breaking album. Released on May 16, 2025, ‘I’m The Problem’ spent 12 non-consecutive weeks at
Louis Tomlinson to release new LP ‘How Did I Get Here?’ and sets world tour for 2026

Louis Tomlinson will release his third studio album, ‘How Did I Get Here?’on January 23, 2026. Regarding his forthcoming album, Tomlinson shared: “I sum up it as ‘The record I always deserved to make. My bread and
$2,500 Passport to Christmas Local Shopping Spree Winner

The Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce has announced Katherine Schmidt as the grande prize winner of the $2,500 Passport to Christmas Local Shopping Spree. The grand prize draw was held on December 16 and conducted