Category Archives: Peace Region
New rural crime fighting idea coming to our area first
The RCMP’s Western Alberta District, which takes in the Peace Country, will be the first in Alberta to become part of a new initiative meant to fight rural crime. The province and RCMP have set ...
Nov 13, 2018
'Time to move on:' Ceremony marks land deal for Lubicon Lake First Nation
LITTLE BUFFALO, Alta. - A ceremony in northern Alberta Tuesday marked the end to a decades-long fight for recognition that attracted international attention to the poverty of the Lubicon Lake First Na...
Nov 13, 2018
Dawson Creek RCMP investigating multiple violent incidents
RCMP in Dawson Creek are investigating three separate violent incidents that occurred within three days last week. Officers believe a drive-by shooting and assault were targeted incidents and there is...
Nov 13, 2018
Two charged with attempted murder after man shot in Dawson Creek
Two people have been arrested and charged with attempted murder and forcible confinement after a man was shot in Dawson Creek earlier this month. RCMP were called to reports of shots fired at around 1...
Nov 13, 2018
Teen arrested after online threats made towards Peace River school
Peace Regional RCMP have arrested and charged a 15-year-old male after they received a complaint of online threats towards Glenmary High School in Peace River. The incident occurred on Saturday Novemb...
Nov 13, 2018
No jail time for city woman arrested in Thailand
A Canadian woman who was arrested in northern Thailand for spraying paint an ancient wall has avoided jail time, but must still pay a substantial fine for her actions. Brittney Schneider, who is from ...
Nov 13, 2018
Budget deliberations for city of Grande Prairie
It’s budget week at city hall with two and a half days set aside for councillors to figure out where they want to spend money and where they want to reel it in. Councillors have been turning to ...
Nov 13, 2018
Support sought from community for 2022 AWG bid
The bid committee looking to bring the 2022 Arctic Winter Games to the Grande Prairie region is asking individuals, businesses and groups to show their support for the games. Owen Lewis, co-chair of t...
Nov 12, 2018
GPMHA announce new development facility
This past week the Grande Prairie Minor Hockey Association announced they will be building a brand-new development centre in the Coca-Cola Centre. President of GPMHA D.J Golden explains how they came ...
Nov 12, 2018
Flags at half-mast in Town of Peace River
The flags in the Town of Peace River are at half-mast today. More information will be released when it becomes available.
Nov 11, 2018