Category Archives: Peace Region
Two additional officers could be geared towards youth: RCMP Superintendent
Two additional RCMP officers are to be added for 2019 in Grande Prairie. City Council Committee of the Whole approved the 2019 Capital and Operating Budget last week which included enhancements to pub...
Nov 22, 2018
Local auto seller planning to expand
A long-standing auto dealership in Grande Prairie is also among the local businesses planning to expand. Doug Marshall Chevrolet Corvette Cadillac is planning a new facility on Grande Prairie’s ...
Nov 22, 2018
Cannabis session in Valleyview
Citizens on Patrol and Rural Crime Watch in Valleyview are hosting a session on cannabis legalization tonight. It will talk about laws and by-laws for Valleyview. Crime Prevention, the RCMP, HIV North...
Nov 21, 2018
Two arrested during stolen vehicle investigation
A man and woman are facing charges after they allegedly escaped from police twice in one day. RCMP say they received a call of a stolen truck at 100 Avenue and 108 Street on the west side of the city ...
Nov 21, 2018
Three farm families given awards by the County of Grande Prairie
The County of Grande Prairie had recognized three families for farming in the County for 100 years or more. The Martins from Beaverlodge and the Samagas from Bezanson have both been given the Heritage...
Nov 21, 2018
Author to make presentation during National Addictions Awareness Week
UPDATE (10:52 a.m.) Forty additional spots have opened for the presentation next week. Cheryl George with Crime Prevention at the city says the venue sold out which has prompted them to move it to the...
Nov 21, 2018
Unofficial results in for Wembley town council spot
The unofficial results are in for the one spot open on Wembley town council. Sixty-nine people voted in the by-election Tuesday. Jessica Guimond won the seat with 46 votes. Robin Herrington had 23 vot...
Nov 21, 2018
City councillor interested in safety on trail systems
City Councillor Dylan Bressey has asked city administration to look further into the safety of citizens on the Muskoseepi trail system. He says there was a common comment noticed on the Citizen Budget...
Nov 21, 2018
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation receives two large donations
The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation has received two large donations worth $1.75-million altogether. The Doug Marshall family donated $1-million to the Key to Care Capital Campaign for the...
Nov 20, 2018
Court Update: New trial dates in Halliburton shooting, jail time given after drug bust
A trial for the man charged after a 2015 shooting incident at the Halliburton facility in Clairmont will take place more than five years after the shooting happened. Alberta Justice says the trial for...
Nov 20, 2018