Category Archives: Peace Region

First day of fall Monday
Fall officially arrives on Monday.The autumnal equinox will happen at 12:19 p.m. Alberta time on September 22.The Old Farmer's Almanac says that is when the sun cross the celestial equator, an extensi...
Sep 21, 2025

Stolen property, suspected drugs among items seized by Peace Regional RCMP in vehicle stop
Peace Regional RCMP say a stop of a suspicious vehicle in the Dixonville area led to the seizure of suspected drugs, stolen property, weapons and a stolen truck.Mounties were on patrol on September 18...
Sep 20, 2025

Mobile mammography unit coming to Hythe
The mobile mammography unit is coming to Hythe.Primary Care Alberta's Screen Test program will be located at the Hythe Legion from September 23 to 27.Primary Care Alberta says in a release that "scree...
Sep 20, 2025

Grimshaw Splash Park closed
The Grimshaw Splash Park is closed for the season.The Town of Grimshaw is thanking everyone who came out and enjoyed the space this summer.The are extending special thanks to the Grimshaw Community Se...
Sep 20, 2025

Candidate profile: Charlene Nelson
Charlene Nelson is one of the candidates running to be mayor of Grande Prairie in the October 20 election.What has inspired you to run for mayor in the Oct. 20, 2025, municipal election?What inspired ...
Sep 19, 2025

Wildfire hazard rated extreme in the Grande Prairie Forest Area
Dry, windy conditions have lifted the wildfire hazard level to extreme in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. A fire restriction is in place.Firewatchers say safe wood campfires on private land are still ...
Sep 19, 2025

UPDATE -Suspect found in assault and theft incidents
Update on Sept. 28, 2025 - Peace Regional RCMP report they were able to locate the suspect from these incidents.Trout Lake resident, 32-year-old Craig Alook, has been charged with:RobberyAssault with ...
Sep 19, 2025

Tiny Hands of Hope holding 13th annual Walk to Remember Sept. 20
An annual event honouring the lives of babies lost before their time will take place in September.The 13th annual Peace Country Walk to Remember will honour infants lost to all types of pregnancy and ...
Sep 19, 2025

Suspect arrested by Peace River RCMP after attempt to hide in the river
Peace Regional RCMP say a man wanted on several warrants has been arrested after running from police and trying hide in the river.Police say they spotted a wanted man while on patrol on September 17.T...
Sep 19, 2025

Closure extended for West Grande Prairie Regional Transfer Station
The West Grande Prairie Regional Transfer Station will remain closed until early October.The station was originally set to reopen Sept. 20 while it undergoes an upgrade, but has been delayed till Oct....
Sep 18, 2025