At its regular monthly meeting May 7, the M.D. of Smoky River council decided to adopt a speed policy for its fire department vehicles. “Council’s decision to establish speed limits for Protective ...

The M.D. of Smoky River passed its 2026 final budget at a special meeting May 6. “Major changes from the 2025 budget include the removal of the bad debt provision for taxes, reflecting improved ...

On May 19, 2026, around 11:47 a.m., High Prairie RCMP were informed of a TikTok post that had been seen by several school students indicating a threat to one of the schools in the High Prairie area.

The impact of the 2026 spring melt and its effects on the Town of Peace River’s finances was a topic discussed at council’s ...

At its regular meeting May 11, Town of Peace River administration requested council add a full time protective services administrative assistant to the organizational structure. “Council approved the ...

It’s time for the Peace region to welcome back all the fun summer activities, and Northern Sunrise County and Town of Peace River are set to welcome back their ever-popular Outdoor Concert Series. The ...

The High Prairie Repertoire Dance Society held a delightful recital at the Edmo Peyre Hall at the rodeo grounds May 3. In all ...

Lesser Slave Lake MLA Scott Sinclair has been welcomed back into the United Conservative Party caucus after being expelled by ...

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On May 15, 2026, around 6 p.m., in Kapawe’no First nation, Alta., two individuals, known to each other, fired shots at each other in a local cul-de-sac. One of the individuals was struck and ended up ...

High Prairie School Division board of trustees has named Kinuso School teacher Oliver Sacuta as the Division’s nominee for ...

Six students from Northland School Division schools in the High Prairie region received honourable mention for the Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award. Hosted by the Alberta School Boards ...