Category Archives: Peace Region
Cadotte Lake woman killed in vehicle-pedestrian collision
Charges have been laid after a hit-and-run collision in northwestern Alberta that killed a pedestrian. RCMP say a 21-year-old woman was found dead early Friday morning on Highway 986 in Cadotte Lake. ...
Nov 26, 2018
Mailboxes broken into in High Prairie
RCMP are warning the public, with the holiday season upon us, check your mailboxes regularly and track your online orders so you know when to expect any parcels. This warning comes after High Prairie ...
Nov 26, 2018
Local events planned for National Addictions Awareness Week
November 26th to December 2nd is National Addictions Awareness Week and a handful of events will be taking place throughout the week to raise awareness about issues related to substance abuse and prob...
Nov 26, 2018
Freezing rain warning issued
Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for a big chunk of the Peace Country. The Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Valleyview, Fairview, Peace River, High Prairie, and Manning areas are all ...
Nov 25, 2018
Handling the Holidays candlelight service set for next Sunday
This time of year can be especially hard for those who have lost loved ones. Oliver’s Funeral Home has a special Christmas candlelight service planned for next Sunday to help people cope. “...
Nov 25, 2018
Unique Japanese art exhibit now open at Art Gallery of Grande Prairie
A much-anticipated exhibit of textile art from Japan is now open at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie. It is called What Do the Mountain Spirits Ponder? and is a set of four-dozen oversized kimonos. V...
Nov 24, 2018
Thieves steal $80,000 worth of jewellery in Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek RCMP say thieves made off with $80,000 worth of jewellery in an early-morning robbery Thursday. Police say the theft happened at around 3:45 a.m. at DC Gold Brick Jewellers Store located ...
Nov 23, 2018
WestJet flight makes emergency landing at Lethbridge Airport
LETHBRIDGE – An afternoon WestJet Encore flight from Grande Prairie with approximately 77 people on board made an emergency landing at Lethbridge’s Airport around 3 p.m. Friday (Nov. 23). ...
Nov 23, 2018
"Crucial" funding secured for NBDC
Some important funding for the National Bee Diagnostic Centre at the Beaverlodge Research Farm has been secured. The $1.75-million over five years allows it to continue as a Technology Access Centre. ...
Nov 23, 2018
Jail time in drug case, trial dates set in separate manslaughter and shooting cases
A man charged after a Grande Prairie drug bust where more than $400,000 cash was seized has been given a four-year jail sentence. Alberta Justice says Arte Abdillie Jama, also known by the street name...
Nov 23, 2018