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Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the B.C. North Peace River region.

Conditions are favourable for storms that may bring heavy rain, strong winds, or hail.

Residents are urged to stay alert and take cover if storms approach.

Remember: when thunder roars, go indoors—lightning can be deadly.

Information provided by Environment Canada

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is again adding to its program portfolio with a new Graphic Design Diploma starting Fall 2026.

This dynamic two-year diploma prepares students for creative careers in areas such as advertising, marketing, publishing, web design, and digital media. Graduates will leave with a strong portfolio, industry-relevant skills, and the creative confidence to thrive in today’s fast-paced design world.
 

The Hamelin Creek Wildfire (GWF028), located in the Blueberry Mountain area, is still classified as Out of Control, at 5,557 ha, with approximately 67 km of perimeter fire guard to maintain.

The State of Local Emergency issued by Saddle Hills County has expired, as of June 23, 2025, at 6:25 p.m. and the mandatory Evacuation Order has been rescinded. The fire poses no immediate threat to residents, at this time. However, an Evacuation Alert remains in effect for all those in the vicinity of the fire (pictured) and residents should remain prepared, should conditions change.

Property Tax Notices for the City of Dawson Creek were mailed on May 7, 2025.

Property Taxes are due on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. 

Home Owner Grant Applications

The Provincial Home Owner Grant must be claimed each year through the Province of British Columbia. To apply, visit www.gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or call 1-888-355-2700 for assistance.

Payment Options

Property taxes can be paid in the following ways:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the North Zone who has been in a public setting while infectious. 

Individuals who were in the following location(s) during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:

Location:
Shoppers Drug Mart Wapiti Centre
10720 78 Ave
Grande Prairie, AB
T8W 0G9

Exposure Time Period:
June 17, 2025: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (MDT)

The City of Grande Prairie reminds residents that the tax payment deadline is Monday, June 30, 2025. To assist residents in meeting this deadline, City Hall has extended service hours June 26-27 and June 30.

Residents can make their tax payments at the City Hall front-desk counter during the following extended business hours:

Alberta's auditor general has been granted his request for nearly $1 million in extra funding to dig deeper into allegations of corruption in private health care contracts.

Auditor general Doug Wylie says the scope and complexity of the probe means his office needs to hire additional help and cover legal costs.

Members from both the United Conservative Party government and Opposition NDP who sit on the legislature committee that approved the request say Wylie is doing important work.

The Newsboys spoke out at a recent concert in Phoenix, Arizona, reacting to recent allegations against their former bandmate, Michael Tait.

Before hitting the stage at the Elevate Music Festival, Adam Agee, the band's current lead singer, made a statement. 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to announce today next steps in her plan to challenge what she and her government have called unfair intrusions from the federal government.

Smith will be in Calgary to announce details of the Alberta Next Panel. 

She will be joined by Adam Legge of the Business Council of Alberta at a news conference in Heritage Park.

A top federal official said fixing the payroll problems caused by Phoenix cost taxpayers more than $5 billion — and they'll keep paying extra to run two public service payroll platforms at once as Ottawa weans itself off the problem-plagued system.

Alex Benay, associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada, said the alternative to running the Phoenix system in tandem with its replacement, Dayforce, would have been worse.

"The unfortunate situation is there's no easy path," he said. "This is the one that's going to impact employees the least."