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 Presentations for Andrew Grant nearing end
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

 The six local group vying for the Andrew grant have been making their best pitches all week. The money is part of a bequest left by former Peace resident Dorothy Wittmeyer, amounting to more than $500-thousand. The Rotary Club isn't sure if they'll distribute the money to several organizations or just one. 
High Level woman wins $1-million
Wednesday, February 7, 2012

 A High Level woman has won $1 Million after purchasing a LOTTO MAX ticket.  Leanor Chalifoux couldn’t hold back tears of joy when she discovered she had won.    “I was thinking, ‘Please be $20,’” recalled Leanor as she described checking her ticket on the self-checker. 
Grimshaw school under attack
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Administrators of the Holy Family School in Grimshaw are under attack.  A $7-thousand video highlighting structural and maintenance problems at an Alberta school has upset the province's education minister.  The Holy Family Catholic School Division shot the seven-minute video of conditions at the 50-year-old Holy Family School in Grimshaw.  
Work on schedule at local rink


The man heading the clean-up at the Baytex Energy Centre says he expects his job to be completed by Friday.  Rod Hall says his team is making sure that any of the exposed asbestos-laced insulation also known as vermiculite is sealed back up.

 
Changes coming to downtown
Monday, February 6th, 2012

      Big changes are coming to the downtown of Peace River. Several of the large vacant buildings in the north part of the downtown may be about to be purchased and refurbished. Mayor Lorne Mann says he expects announcements about the future of the old SAAN store could come within a few months.
Fire at Peace River hotel
Monday, Febuary 6, 2012

A small fire at the McNamara Hotel in Peace River had patrons scrambling for the exits Saturday afternoon.  The call came in to the local Fire department after smoke began pouring out of the air vents.  Everyone in the building was evacuated.  The department was able to determine that a seized fan caused the blaze.  There was smoke damage but no damage from the fire itself.
Election for High Level Commerce
Monday, February 6th, 2012

      The High Level Chamber of Commerce needs your help. Several key positions on the chamber have been vacant for several months. Now Chamber Vice-President Don Worman says they want to pick a whole new board. 
Fields chain to be shuttered
Friday, Febuary 3rd, 2012

 
The Hudson's Bay Company has announced they will be winding down the entire chain of Fields Department Stores. That low cost retailer operates several stores in the Peace Country. The stores in High Level, Fairview, La Crête, Peace River, Grimshaw and, Manning will be shuttered as of the third quarter 2012.  
 Town issues another arena update
Friday, Febuary 3, 2012

The Town of Peace River is still predicting that the Baytex Energy Centre will be reopened February 10th. Last night a meeting of the groups that use the facility and town council was held. They heard from one of the consultants who is supervising the clean-up of the rink which was contaminated with some loose asbestos laced insulation. 
Another by-election in Grimshaw
Friday, Febuary 3rd, 2012
 
 Grimshaw Town Council will hold a by-election next month, the second in three months. Councillor Gil Wiens has stepped down from his position and the town is now looking for someone to fill his position. In the previous by-election held in November, very few citizens casted their vote. Mayor of Grimshaw Brian Allen says he would like to see more residents have their say.  
Arena to go through four day clean-up
 Thursday, Febrauary 2nd, 2012

Here's The latest on the Baytex Energy Centre. The town has hired out Donalco Inc. , which is a company specializing in asbestos waste removal. They'll be coming in on February 6th to begin the clean up, which will take about four days. 
High Level arena will re-open Thursday
Wednesday, Febuary 1, 2012
 
  The High Level Arena will be back open for business on Thursday. An ammonia leak from the Arena's Ice Plant caused a minor emergency earlier this week. Director of Protective Services Rodney Schmidt says the ice plant has been repaired and they've discovered the cause of the leak. 
Million dollar renovation of the Sawridge 
Monday, January 30, 2012

There is a major new renovation being planed at the Sawridge Inn and Suites in Peace River. The North wing of the facility will be completely renovated to the tune of $1-million. The work is expected to begin in the spring. The project will be overseen by new General Manager Bernd Bohl who is just 5 days into his new position after moving to Peace River from Toronto.

 
 

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