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February 22, 2012

Scotties Update

At the Scotties in Red Deer, Quebec edged Alberta 6-5. Heather Nedohin now drops...

February 22, 2012

Man Dies After Crash Near Valleyview

A 28 year old Valleyview-area man is dead after a semi-snowplow collision near...

February 22, 2012

Economist Says Greece Will Default on Loans

Todd Evans with Export Development Canada also spoke at Growing the North. He says...

February 22, 2012

Infrastructure Minister Speaks at Growing the North

Hundreds of people attended the first day of the Growing the North...

February 22, 2012

Water Off in Wembley

The Town of Wembley says there's been a break in a water line there. Water will be...

February 22, 2012

Roads Update

Most Peace Region roads are in good driving condition this hour. Highways 59 and 43...

February 22, 2012

Younger People Being Sought for Forestry Jobs

The President and C.E.O. of Canfor is hoping more young people will consider a career...

February 22, 2012

Moore Steps Down as Bison Producers Chair

The Chair of Alberta's Bison Producers is stepping down.  Debolt rancher Marv...

February 22, 2012

Local Woman Missing for 3 Years

A Grande Prairie woman has now been missing for three years. Jodi Smith Hockett was...

February 22, 2012

Veteran Broadcaster Passes Away

A 45 year veteran of broadcasting in the Peace died last Thursday. Jack Soars...

February 22, 2012

Teepee Creek Raffle Fundraiser

Some people in Teepee Creek have started a raffle to raise money for the planned...

February 22, 2012

Groups Call for Lane Price Changes at Multiplex

Changes could be coming to how people and groups are charged for lane useage at...

February 22, 2012

Planning Underway for Municipal Govt. Day

Plans for this year's Municipal Government Day are coming together. The theme will be...

February 22, 2012

Super League Final Set

Championship Final in the Total Enerflex Super League of Curling, now...

February 22, 2012

NWJHL Semi-Finals Determined

Fort St. John Huskies moving on to the second round of the NWJHL playoffs -- a 4-3 win...

February 22, 2012

Alberta Masters Begins Today

Masters Curling Provincials start today at Edmonton's Crestwood Club.  No Womens...

February 22, 2012

Possible Legacy Fund Projects

The Town of Fairview is putting forward three community projects for the 55-Plus...

February 22, 2012

City Council Tidbits

Council has approved a 400 thousand dollar contract for consultant work...

February 22, 2012

New Legislation In The Works

The Redford Government says it'll introduce new legislation related to property...

February 22, 2012

Growing The North Opens Today

Executives from Canfor, Cargill and Encana are among the speakers lined up for the...

February 22, 2012

Taste Of The Peace

About 20 Peace Country food vendors showed off their wares at the Tec Centre...

February 22, 2012

H.S.A.A. To Picket QE-2 Hospital

The Health Sciences Association of Alberta is staging an information picket line...

February 22, 2012

Fairview Mayor Says Numbers Don't Seem Right

Fairview's mayor and town councillors are questioning the recently-released 2011...

February 22, 2012

Engineering Contract Awarded

The City will spend just under 1.5 million dollars over the next three years...

February 22, 2012

Bridge Work Approved

Council has approved a two million dollar contract to repair the westbound lanes...

February 22, 2012

School Bus Cancellations (as of 7:30am)

Heavy snow this morning has resulted in some School Bus cancellations... No buses...