Peace Region

Alberta Derby set for Sunday afternoon at Evergreen Park

The best horses in the province will embark on Grande Prairie this afternoon for the annual Alberta Derby.The derby is one of the hardest races to get into in Alberta as explained by Evergreen Park's ...

Jul 28, 2019 (photo credit to Evergreen Park)

Human remains found by High Prairie RCMP

High Prairie RCMP discovered human remains Friday (July 26) in a wooded area near the Driftpile First Nation while they were searching for a possible missing person.The Identification Section attended...

Jul 28, 2019

Local man's pledge leads to fundraising challenge at Berwyn Elks Hall

A Peace Country community hall is hoping local residents support will aid in repairs.The Berwyn Elks Hall is need of roof repairs due to weathering and old age, and they have been working to raise mon...

Jul 27, 2019 George Bolkowy pledged $100 towards roof repairs at the hall and is encouraging others to do the same. (Photo: Facebook / Berwyn Elks Hall)

Edmonton pair nabbed for cocaine possession in Grande Prairie

A number of searches over a one-week span by the Grande Prairie RCMP Municipal Drug Section has led to the seizure of cocaine and cash.Between July 17 and 24, a hotel room, a home and two vehicles wer...

Jul 27, 2019 Photo: Grande Prairie RCMP

Calgary man’s body recovered from Peace River near Hudson's Hope

HUDSON'S HOPE, B.C. - RCMP say the body of a Calgary man has been recovered from the Peace River in northeast British Columbia, nearly two months after he was swept away while fishing.In a social medi...

Jul 26, 2019

Development permits, lower speed limit to be discussed by Beaverlodge town council August 12

Beaverlodge town council has some things to discuss at a special town council meeting called for August 12.That includes a couple development permits plus the idea of lowering the speed limit in town ...

Jul 26, 2019 Photo from the Town of Beaverlodge Facebook page

Circus gets underway Thursday at Prairie Mall

Grande Prairie will welcome American Crown Circus and Circo Osorio for the first time this weekend. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, American Crown Circus and Circo Osorio continues their Canadian Tour thi...

Jul 25, 2019 Photo: American Crown Circus, Inc & Circo Osorio

Chuckegg Creek wildfire no longer classified as out of control

After thousands of evacuated residents and over two months of being classified as out of control, the Chuckegg Creek Wildfire is now classified as being held.After over two months of firefighting effo...

Jul 25, 2019 Photo: Facebook / Alberta Wildfire

County road down to one lane because of high water

The County of Grande Prairie says part of Township Road 711 is down to one lane because of all the rain.The section between Range Roads 71 and 72 is also down to a speed limit of 30 km/h and a maximum...

Jul 25, 2019

Local Miss Universe Canada delegate looking for votes

A Peace Region woman competing for the title of Miss Universe Canada 2019 is now counting on fans and followers to secure a spot as a semi-finalist. Samantha Stokes, from High Prairie is hoping to win...

Jul 25, 2019 Photo by Don’t be Chy Photography