Category Archives: Peace Region
Man facing multiple charges after two incidents in Peace River
A 20-year-old man is facing charges after two incidents in the Town of Peace River. In the early evening hours of September 10, RCMP was called to the south end of the town to reports of a break-and-e...
Sep 18, 2018
Above normal temperatures, near normal precipitation expected this fall says TWN
The Weather Network is predicting above normal temperatures for the Peace in its fall preview. Meteorologist Brad Rousseau says it will still be a while before we see the warmer weather. “As we ...
Sep 18, 2018
Woman charged after August flight from police and collision
RCMP have charged 27-year-old Katelyn Gargan after a driver failed to stop for police on August 29, 2018, and collided with another vehicle. According to police, on August 29 around 5:40 p.m. officers...
Sep 18, 2018
Peace River man charged after allegedly stealing from a garage
A Peace River resident is facing numerous charges after a break-and-enter in the south end of that town. RCMP was called to a break-and-enter in progress on September 15. A homeowner reported someone ...
Sep 18, 2018
Art Gallery of Grande Prairie launches new program for youth
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie has launched a new program, The Youth Arts Laboratory. Three young participants ages 13 to 17 are part of the program where they engage in arts activities in a profes...
Sep 18, 2018
UPDATE: Volunteer goal reached ahead of Rotary Food Bank Drive
Residents are asked to go through their cupboards or do some last-minute shopping for those in need as the Rotary Food Bank Drive will be held tonight in Grande Prairie. Captain Peter Kim of the Salva...
Sep 18, 2018
Homeless count underway
Five local municipalities are teaming up to count the number of people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The County of Grande Prairie is working with the Village of Hythe and the Towns...
Sep 17, 2018
Fish and Wildlife investigating after grizzly bear cub shot and killed
Alberta Fish and Wildlife is asking the public to come forward if they have any information about a young grizzly bear that was shot and killed south of the city over the weekend. On Saturday around 1...
Sep 17, 2018
Man dead after BC Peace crash
RCMP in the BC Peace are asking drivers and passengers to wear their seat belts after a fatal crash near Wonowon. Police say a car rolled Sunday night around 8 p.m. while traveling on a road three kil...
Sep 17, 2018
Three people arrested and stolen vehicles recovered after RCMP act on tip
Three people have been charged and four stolen vehicles have been recovered after Grande Prairie rural police received a tip about suspicious activity. The tip led officers to an abandoned property we...
Sep 17, 2018