Category Archives: Peace Region
Fire department urges caution when cooking Christmas dinner
As we celebrate the holiday season, the local fire department is reminding us to be safe while cooking those Christmas meals. City Fire Marshall James Kostuk says the first thing is to make sure you h...
Dec 23, 2017
Grande Prairie students raise money for Sunrise House
Eight grade ten classes at a Grande Prairie high school pitched in this holiday season to present a cheque to a local emergency youth shelter. The students at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School w...
Dec 22, 2017
Grande Prairie RCMP charge four males following second degree murder
Further to the homicide investigation of Hannah Sutton, Grande Prairie RCMP have charged four Grande Prairie males. Darian Chonkolay (18), Austin Haynes (20), David Comber (21) and a 17-year-old youth...
Dec 22, 2017
Peace Region RCMP lay charges in armed robbery
The man charged with an armed robbery at a Falher business is also facing charges in connection with a pair of robberies in Nampa. On December 20th, 2017, at approximately 9:00 PM, Peace Regional RCMP...
Dec 22, 2017
Cold Christmas expected in the Peace
It will be a White Christmas in the Peace. The Weather Network Meteorologist Michael Carter says it will also be cold. “The Arctic air really starts pouring in for Christmas Eve and beyond, so w...
Dec 22, 2017
Man charged following armed robbery in Falher
An Ontario man has been charged following an armed robbery in Falher this week. McLennan RCMP say on Tuesday, December 19th at around 10 p.m. a man walked into a Falher business, pointed a gun and dem...
Dec 22, 2017
Care for yourself during the holidays: Grande Prairie Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator
The Suicide Prevention Resource Centre wants to let people know that there is help if the holiday season is taking an emotional toll Program coordinator Faris Atkinson says for some, this is not the h...
Dec 22, 2017
Alberta Motor Association gives winter driving tips
If you’re traveling to see family this holiday season, it is a good idea to be prepared for the drive. Alberta Motor Association Manager of Technical Services Randy Loyk says leaving for a trip ...
Dec 22, 2017
19-year-old charged in death of Grande Prairie teen
A 19-year-old has been charged in the death of a Grande Prairie teen. On Saturday, December 16 around 10:30 a.m., RCMP were called to an apartment near the Highland Park area. When police arrived at 9...
Dec 21, 2017
Holiday travellers making GPA busy
Today is pegged the busiest travel day of the year and the Grande Prairie Airport expects more traffic over the next couple of days. CEO of the Airport Brian Grant recommends anyone flying out to show...
Dec 21, 2017