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Murder charges laid, suspects still on the run
Canada-wide warrants have been issued for two B-C teenagers who had already sparked a manhunt, now that they've been charged in the death of a man near Dease Lake.The RCMP says 18-year-old Bryer Schme...
Jul 25, 2019

Outbreak of tree disease declared in Grande Prairie
Homeowners in Grande Prairie that have apple, crabapple, pear, hawthorn or mountain ash trees should be on the lookout for fireblight disease.An outbreak of the disease has been declared by the City d...
Jul 25, 2019 Brown or black spotting and curling of leaves is a sign of fireblight

Father of suspect in 3 B.C. deaths expects son will go out in ‘blaze of glory’
MILL BAY, B.C. - The father of a suspect in the deaths of three people in northern British Columbia says his son is in "very serious pain" and he expects a nationwide manhunt will end in the young man...
Jul 24, 2019

Rainfall warnings for Grande Prairie and Peace Country
A rainfall warning is in place for areas around Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge and Valleyview.There are also warnings in place for the Fairview, Peace River, High Prairie, and Manning areas.Environment C...
Jul 24, 2019 Photo by Curtis Galbraith

Grande Prairie RCMP scanners go private
Police scanners in Grande Prairie have now gone silent as the RCMP have officially moved to the Alberta First Responder`s Radio Communication System.The change makes it so RCMP communications can no l...
Jul 24, 2019 Photo: Sheena Roszell

Ag. for Life gets grant from energy company
Pembina Pipeline Corporation has given Agriculture for Life a $150,000 grant.Ag. for Life says in a release the money will be used over three years to maintain and add new features to its Rural Safety...
Jul 24, 2019 Photo from the Agriculture for Life Facebook page.

Survey says Grande Prairie Airport tops in Canada for on-time departures
The Grande Prairie Airport is the most reliable airport in Canada for departing on time, according to a study done by the Official Aviation Guide.The survey looked at 125 airlines and 505 airports fro...
Jul 24, 2019

Suspects in northern B.C. deaths may be in Manitoba: RCMP
GILLAM, Man. - The search for two teenage suspects in the deaths of three people in northern British Columbia is stretching into northern Manitoba.In a tweet, RCMP in Manitoba say they have reason to ...
Jul 23, 2019

Wembley town council rejects Land Use By-Law change
Wembley town council has voted against adding truck and rail trans-loading terminals to the town's Land Use By-Law.Council made the decision at Monday night's meeting. The vote was unanimous.A release...
Jul 23, 2019

Another severe thunderstorm watch in place for Grande Prairie
Update: The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now ended.Another severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Grande Prairie area late Tuesday morning by Environment Canada.The watch is also in effect...
Jul 23, 2019