Fairview Council Meeting Highlights
Energy Alberta update, post-secondary transition planning and preparations for major events were among the key topics discussed at the February 17 Fairview Council meeting. Representatives from Energy Alberta presented plans for the proposed Peace River Nuclear Power
Peace River Council Adopts Political Neutrality Policy for Town Spaces
At its February 13 meeting, Peace River Town Council approved a new directive restricting political activities in municipally owned facilities. The move comes amid rising political engagement at all levels of government and aims to ensure publicly
HFCRD appoints new Board Trustee
The Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has announced the acclamation of John Willemsen as the new trustee for Ward 5 – Grimshaw. Willemsen brings a wealth of experience, having served 18 years as a trustee with the
T55 Daily News Blast
Thursday February 26, 2026 Peace River RCMP is advising of a semi that has rolled on Hwy 986, near Little Buffalo. Peace Regional authorities are looking for a suspect in an unauthorized credit card case. Earlier this
Road conditions lead to semi rolling on Hwy 986
A semi-truck rollover has occurred on Highway 986 near Little Buffalo, Alberta. Motorists in the Peace River area are experiencing whiteout conditions due to a snow squall, with wind gusts up to 80 km/h. The public is
Money pumped to Teachers and EA’s by Provincial Government
Alberta’s government has unveiled Budget 2026, proposing a historic $10.8 billion investment in education—a 7% increase from the previous year. This funding aims to hire 1,600 teachers and 800 support staff in the 2026-27 school year, addressing
HFCRD Superintendent Victoria Cornick Talks School Registration
I spoke with HFCRD Superintendent Victoria Cornick to discuss school registration for the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division. Superintendent Cornick discusses topics like whether or not your child needs to be Catholic to attend their schools, benefits
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reveals 2026 nominees spanning multiple music genres
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced 17 artists nominated for its 2026 induction class, showcasing a wide cross-section of genres and eras. Among those on this year’s ballot are The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley,
Keke Palmer and Brad Paisley joining ‘American Idol’ Season 24 as special guest mentors
American Idol is bringing in two high-profile mentors to guide its remaining contestants, announcing that Keke Palmer and Brad Paisley will step in during the pivotal Top 20 round filmed in Hawaii. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the
Hot Tub Project in Peace River nearing completion (Tanya Bell)
They are nearing the Finish Line with a piece of Peace River Infrastructure. The Hot Tub project at the Peace Regional Pool is being installed and final touches are being applied. Even though some setbacks happened to