Category Archives: Peace Region

Police investigate Falher armed robbery
Police are investigating an armed robbery in Falher. McLennan RCMP say on Tuesday at around 10 p.m. a man walked into a Falher business, pointed a gun and demanded money. The suspect ran away after ge...
Dec 20, 2017

More teachers among highlights in final 2017-18 GPDCS budget
Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools says it was able to put more services in place for classrooms in its final 2017-18 budget. Superintendent Karl Germann says among the additions are more ...
Dec 20, 2017

Court update: Drug charges withdrawn, jail time for Grimshaw shooting
Drug charges withdrawn against one man Charges have been withdrawn against one of the four people charged in a 2016 ALERT bust in Grande Prairie that police said was connected to a gang known as the S...
Dec 20, 2017

Wildlife collisions, record checks keeping Beaverlodge RCMP busy
Beaverlodge RCMP Detachment Commander Sergeant Dave Gallant says collisions between wildlife and vehicles are one of the things keeping members busy. “It’s up this year and I’m not s...
Dec 20, 2017

Grande Prairie Catholic schools get a lift from the Edmonton Oilers
Northern Alberta has received $410,000 in funding from the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, a record investment for the organization. Executive Director Natalie Minckler says this is a way to sup...
Dec 19, 2017

Legion asks for city help due to flooding
The Grande Prairie Royal Canadian Legion needs help keeping dry this season. According to Donor Wall Chair Dan Christenson, some water runoff is causing problems for the building on 101 Avenue. “...
Dec 19, 2017

Local police investigating death
Grande Prairie RCMP say the General Investigation Service and the Edmonton Major Crimes Unit are investigating the death of a female She died December 16, but details like her age or how she passed aw...
Dec 19, 2017

UPDATE: New traffic lights WILL NOT be activated today
UPDATE from The City of Grande Prairie: The activation of the newly installed traffic lights at the intersection of 116 Avenue and 105 Street is delayed until Friday afternoon. This due to a minor fau...
Dec 19, 2017

Grande Prairie Airport seeks feedback
The Grande Prairie Airport is seeking the public’s feedback with a brand new survey. According to Marketing and Business Development Manager Lauren Levay, the survey will help the airport provid...
Dec 19, 2017

Suspect sought in what police call "disturbance at a residence"
RCMP say they are looking for a man who tried to get into a Grande Prairie home by kicking in the door. It happened just before 7:30 p.m. December 13 at 88 Street and 113 Avenue. Police say the man kn...
Dec 18, 2017