Peace Region

Sexsmith Christmas Hamper Campaign receives second big donation from NTL Pipelines

The Sexsmith and Area Food Bank is celebrating after receiving a second large donation this past week.NTL Pipelines donated $15,000, which will go to the Sexsmith and Area Christmas Hamper Campaign. N...

Dec 08, 2019 Photo from the Town of Sexsmith Facebook Page

Human remains found near Red Earth Creek

The RCMP Major Crimes Unit are investigating a homicide, following the discovery of human remains on Wednesday, December 4 near Red Earth Creek.High Prairie RCMP were informed by a citizen at around 4...

Dec 07, 2019 (Photo: RCMP)

Charges laid in counterfeit cash sting

An investigation into recent activities involving counterfeit money has resulted in charges against two Grande Prairie residents. RCMP made the arrests outside of a Wembley home late Thursday afternoo...

Dec 07, 2019

St Mary's School wants an outdoor ice rink on the south field

St Mary's School in Sexsmith is appealing to the town for help establishing an outdoor skating rink on the school property.An outdoor skating rink has never been built at this site, and Chief Administ...

Dec 07, 2019

Beaverlodge RCMP seek assistance to locate copper and parts worth $2 Million

Beaverlodge RCMP are investigating a theft they say is worth $2-million dollars. A list of items includes: several large spools of heavy-gauge copper for industrial use turbine parts included cowl cov...

Dec 06, 2019 Photo credit: RCMP

Clairmont Arena closed until further notice due to potential safety concerns

The arena in Clairmont has been closed until further notice due to a leaky roof and potential safety concerns.The County of Grande Prairie was notified by the Clairmont & District Agricultural Soc...

Dec 06, 2019 Clairmont Arena (Photo from the Clairmont Community Arena Facebook page)

President of the Beaverlodge Rural Crime Association receives 2019 Volunteer of the Year award

The president of the Beaverlodge Rural Crime Association has been named the 2019 Volunteer of the Year by the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau (GPVSB). The award was presented at the annual In...

Dec 06, 2019 Leanne Van Wagner (R) is presented with the 2019 Volunteer of the Year award

Unemployment rate in GP area drops while Canada sees spike

The unemployment rate in the Grande Prairie area saw a slight decrease for the month of November, while the country as a whole saw the biggest monthly job loss since the financial crisis.The area that...

Dec 06, 2019 Canadian Press File Photo

Hiring more RCMP members to impact taxes in Beaverlodge says Mayor

One Peace Region Mayor says hiring more RCMP members will have "quite an impact" on his community.Beaverlodge's Gary Rycroft says his town having to pay for 10 per cent of the cost of hiring new Mount...

Dec 06, 2019

Winter driving and sidewalk clearing focuses of December's STEP and BEEP

Enforcement services will be focusing on winter driving for December's Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), and Sidewalk Clearing for the month's Bylaw Enforcement Education Program (BEEP).Ser...

Dec 05, 2019