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New Energy Project Moving Forward In Bonnyville

A new energy project is moving forward in Bonnyville, where a private company plans to build a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) site. While SMRs...

Coyotes Spotted In Vegreville’s Riverview Park

The Town of Vegreville would like to advise residents that they have received reports of coyotes in the Dog Off Leash Area located in...

Riverside Cemetery Bank Stabilization Project Information Video Now Ready To View

The Town of Vegreville is pleased to announce that their public education video on the Riverside Cemetery Bank Stabilization Project is now available to...

Warm Up This January With The 3 Kings Chili Challenge

The Vegreville United Church is starting the new year with a fundraiser they're calling the 3 Kings Chili Challenge. The event will be a...

Federal Government Extends Deadline For Claiming Charitable Donations

 Good news for charities as the federal government has extended the deadline for claiming charitable donations on tax returns through February. This move comes...

Canadians Are Focusing On Debt In 2025

Canadians are focusing on debt as the new year approaches. A poll by C-I-B-C found that paying down debt is the top financial priority,...

Start The New Year With Métis Crossing

Anyone looking to start the new year with a unique experience and a desire to connect with tradition can join Métis Crossing this January...

Canada’s Energy Sector Expected To Grow In 2025

Canada’s energy sector is expected to grow in 2025. The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors is forecasting a 7.3% increase in wells drilled, with...

Happy 2025 From Country 106.5!

From all of us here at Country 106.5, we'd like to wish all of our listeners a very Happy New Year, and all the...

Hockey Tournament Raises Over $500,000 For Cancer Treatment

A hockey tournament near Edmonton has raised more than half a million dollars for the Ben Stelter Foundation. The first-ever “Ben’s Cup” brought together...

Cold Lake Supports Iron Horse Trail Updates

Cold Lake City Council is backing a grant application to upgrade staging areas along the Iron Horse Trail. The grant, submitted under the Alberta...

New Mental Health Seclusion Room At Bonnyville Hospital

The Bonnyville Health Foundation has launched a campaign to raise money for a new mental health seclusion room in the Emergency Department. The project...

St. Paul Firefighters Responded To House Fire On Christmas Day

Firefighters in St. Paul responded to a house fire on Christmas Day in the 5000 block of 47th Avenue. Crews arrived around 2:30 p.m....

Fort Saskatchewan Enchanted Forest Remains Ongoing

Those still looking for a holiday activity can still visit the Fort Saskatchewan Enchanted Forest. The event is a chance to check out some...

Overcrowding In Alberta Schools Remains An Issue

Overcrowding in Alberta schools remains a pressing issue, with about 200 K-12 schools exceeding capacity this year. While the province plans to build up...

St. Paul Fire Department Reminds Residents To Check Smoke Alarms

The St. Paul Fire Department is reminding residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after a house fire early on December 18....

Alberta RCMP Advising Caution When Participating In Winter Activities This Season

Winter in Alberta offers the opportunity for many different recreational activities. However, the weather can also cause unsafe conditions like extreme cold, obstructed vision...

New Target Date Set For Net-Zero Carbon Emissions In Canada

Ottawa is letting slide its goal of having net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2035. The new target date is 2050. While most provinces are...

New Data From Stats Canada Shows A Drop In Homicide Rate

New data from Statistics Canada shows Canada’s homicide rate dropped 14% in 2023, falling to 1.9 per 100,000 people — the lowest since 2019....

Elk Point RCMP Seize Significant Amount Of Drugs Following A Traffic Stop

Elk Point RCMP seized a significant amount of drugs following a traffic stop in Frog Lake First Nation. Around 12:30 p.m. on December 12th, officers...

Alberta Builds Its Housing Supply

Brick by brick the province is building up its housing supply. A 35 per cent increase in housing starts in Alberta is being reported as...

Happy Holidays From Country 106.5!

It's here! We would like to wish all of our listeners a wonderful holiday season from all of us at Country 106.5. Our office...

Alberta To Invest 10 Million In Support Of Early Literacy

Alberta is investing $10 million to support early literacy and numeracy in the 2024/25 school year, including mandatory screenings for younger students to identify...

Mascot Skate Takes Place In Cold Lake In January

The Cold Lake Energy Centre is hosting their annual Mascot Skate on Saturday, January 11th from 11:30am to 1pm. The event is chance for...
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