Category Archives: Peace Region
Province looking for Great Kids
The province is hoping for more nominations for its Great Kids Award from rural Alberta It is for young people age 5 to 18 who do things like fundraising and volunteering while dealing with challenges...
Jan 30, 2019
Hillside residents to inspire logo for community entrance sign
The City is asking residents of the Hillside neighborhood to share positive stories about their community. The stories are going to be used as inspiration for artwork that will appear on a new entranc...
Jan 30, 2019
Item of sentimental value turned in to police
RCMP say an item appearing to contain the ashes of a loved one has been turned in. The item was brought to police yesterday and was located near a restaurant close to 92 Street and 100 Avenue. Police ...
Jan 30, 2019
Second phase of County Connector to begin Monday
The second phase of the County Connector is set to roll out on Monday, February 4th, with transit services extending to Hythe, Beaverlodge and Wembley. The project, which officially launched on Decemb...
Jan 30, 2019
Spike in overdoses prompts warning from AHS
Alberta Health Services has issued a warning after what it calls a spike in opioid overdose calls in Grande Prairie over the weekend. AHS says in a release there have been 20 overdose calls since Satu...
Jan 29, 2019
UPDATE: Range Road 95 re-opened after flooding
UPDATE: The County of Grande Prairie has re-opened Range Road 95, from just north of Highway 43 to Township Road 720 following a temporary road closure due to flooding. Staff will continue to monitor ...
Jan 29, 2019
Report on Muskoseepi Park trail safety and patrols brought before City Committee
A city committee has heard a report on incidents in Muskoseepi Park and how often trails are patrolled. The report looks at the number of incidents in the past two years. Enforcement Services Program ...
Jan 29, 2019
Beaverlodge Fire Department reminds drivers to slow down for emergency vehicles
The Beaverlodge Fire Department is reminding drivers to yield to emergency vehicles on the roadway. The departments fire engines are equipped with 360-degree cameras which can be used against drivers ...
Jan 29, 2019
Wife of Humboldt Broncos coach forgives truck driver who caused devastating crash
MELFORT, Sask. - The wife of the Humboldt Broncos head coach says she forgives the truck driver who caused a crash that killed her husband and 15 others. Darcy Haugan’s wife Christina told court...
Jan 29, 2019
Peace River man wanted on Canada-wide warrants turns self in
Peace Regional RCMP have announced a man wanted on Canada-wide warrants has turned himself in. Steven Daniel Phair of Peace River was wanted Canada-Wide for charges of aggravated assault, possession o...
Jan 29, 2019