Category Archives: Peace Region

Forestry sector an important part of the Caribou Range Plan: Weyerhaeuser
Weyerhaeuser is hoping to work out a Caribou Range Plan with the province that isn't so rigid. The company's Manager of Forestry Stewardship Wendy Crosina believes what is proposed right now will not ...
Feb 13, 2018

Snow removal underway on County roads
Snow removal crews are working to clear drifting snow from the County’s 3,600 km road network. Crews are currently clearing local gravel and rural roads as a priority. The County has also hired ...
Feb 13, 2018

RCMP warn motorists of dangerous road conditions
The Grande Prairie RCMP are reminding the public to slow down and drive with caution due to the snow and icy conditions. Rural highways are covered in snow drifts and some areas are experiencing white...
Feb 13, 2018

Poor weather makes for difficult travel conditions in northeastern B.C.
Snowfall, freezing rain and wind warnings are posted across much of northeastern BC. The wicked weather is making travel difficult in some parts of the province, including Highway 97 — the Pine ...
Feb 13, 2018

All rural buses cancelled Tuesday morning due to drifting snow
Some roads in the county are impassable this morning due to drifting snow and all rural school buses have been cancelled. Wind gusts picked up overnight causing snow to blow over the roads. Peace Wapi...
Feb 13, 2018

Canada's Agriculture Day today
Today is Canada’s Agriculture Day, one meant to celebrate all things to do with food production. Agriculture More Than Ever Manager Candace Hill says this is a chance for people in the industry ...
Feb 13, 2018

STARS Lottery scam resurfaces
It looks like scammers are again using the STARS Lottery to try to steal from people. A call comes in and whoever answers is told they have a chance to get a huge sum of money by someone claiming to b...
Feb 12, 2018

Info session hopes to educate frontline staff accepting sexual assault disclosures
Grande Prairie's Chief Crown Prosecutor will be speaking at an event this week in hopes of educating frontline staff when it comes to helping sexual assault victims. Called 'Reporting Sexual Assault a...
Feb 12, 2018

City seeking feedback on Muskoseepi Skatepark expansion
The city would like to hear back from residents on the updated proposed concept model for the Muskoseepi Skatepark expansion. There’s now a new online survey available. “This is going to b...
Feb 11, 2018

Dogs are a student's best friend
They say that dogs are a man’s best friend, but the same could be said about their relationship with college students. Ten days have been scheduled during the 2018 winter semester for a therapy ...
Feb 11, 2018