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One person dead after collision in Fort St. John
Fort St. John RCMP say one person is dead after a collision between a pickup and a motorcycle.It happened on Wednesday, April 24 around 9:30 p.m. at 93 Street and 96 Avenue in Fort St. John.Mounties s...
Apr 25, 2024

UPDATE: Fort Vermilion RCMP say missing man located and is safe
UPDATE: Fort Vermilion RCMP would like to inform the public that Elvis Metsikassus was located safe. Alberta RCMP thank the public and the media for their assistance.Fort Vermilion RCMP are looking fo...
Apr 25, 2024

Evacuation order for Chetwynd area downgraded to evacuation alert says PRRD
UPDATE: The Peace River Regional District says the evacuation alert has now been cancelled. PRRD says a new alert or order may be issued if conditions change.The Peace River Regional District says an ...
Apr 25, 2024

Shaftesbury Trail Fire evacuation order lifted
The MD of Peace says residents in the evacuation zone from the Shaftesbury Trail Fire are allowed to go back to their homes.The municipality said in it's Thursday morning update, that power lines were...
Apr 25, 2024

22,000 "smiles" to be delivered at every school in Grande Prairie
It will be all "smiles" around town next week, but it's starting early in all Grande Prairie schools Thursday and Friday.Ahead of Tim Horton's annual Smile Cookie Campaign, Sean Sargent has donated 22...
Apr 25, 2024

Town of Peace River issues Fire Ban
A municipal wide fire ban has been issued for the Town of Peace River.Effective immediately, no outdoor burning of any kind is allowed, including backyard fire pits, charcoal BBQs, open flame oil devi...
Apr 25, 2024

NWP launching Agriculture Operations diploma Fall 2024
Northwestern Polytechnic is launching a new program in the fall to train the next generation of agriculture professionals.The two-year Agriculture Operations diploma will provide a solid foundation in...
Apr 25, 2024

First Continuing Care Home spaces for Spirit River expected to be available this summer
Alberta Health Services says the first Type B Continuing Care Home spaces in Spirit River will open later this year at the new Pleasant View Lodge. These used to be called designated supportive living...
Apr 25, 2024

Peace Regional RCMP thanking a long list of people that responded to the Shaftesbury Trail Fire
Peace Regional RCMP are saying thank you to a long list of emergency services and other individuals and groups that helped with the Shaftesbury Trail Fire.That included help evacuating the Peace River...
Apr 24, 2024

Whitecourt RCMP seeking driver involved in bicycle collision April 23
Whitecourt RCMP are wishing to speak with the female driver of an SUV involved in a collision with a young cyclist Tuesday.On April 23 around 5:30 p.m., RCMP received a report that a grey SUV had coll...
Apr 24, 2024