Category Archives: Peace Region
Man and woman arrested and charged in Valleyview after drug bust
A pair from Valleyview have been charged after a residence in the town was searched by Valleyview RCMP and Grande Prairie ALERT. On January 10, 2018, the search warrant was executed at a residence on ...
Jan 15, 2018
TransCanada has plans for new pipelines in this area
TransCanada says it is planning to build four new pipelines in this area. Construction of two of those would start this year. One would run north of Hythe, close to the north end of Horse Lake First N...
Jan 15, 2018
Peace River water main break fully repaired
Water is flowing again for all residents in the town of Peace River after a water main break in that community on Friday. Repairs were completed around 11am Saturday morning. The town is asking affect...
Jan 14, 2018
Gas line rupture leads to brief evacuation in Sexsmith
Ten homes in Sexsmith had to be evacuated Saturday after a natural gas line ruptured in the community. It was detected around 3pm in an alley near 99th street and 101st avenue. Crews from ATCO, along ...
Jan 14, 2018
Brother inspires Grande Prairie women to feed homeless
A woman and her daughter have started a group that works to feed people experiencing homelessness. Everyone Eats in GP is a Facebook group that meets on the weekends to prepare and serve meals at Rota...
Jan 14, 2018
New feel for Dream Home Lottery grand prize
The 25th Annual Rotary Dream Home lottery has undergone some changes. Raffle Manager Kevin Hilgers says they went for a different feel this time. “This year is a stark contrast. Some of the word...
Jan 13, 2018
New multiplex near Valleyview to open February 10
The M.D. of Greenview says the new Greenview Regional Multiplex near Valleyview will open to the public February 10. The M.D., Town of Valleyview and a number of sponsors raised the $36-million needed...
Jan 12, 2018
Winners drawn for Cars for Christmas Mega Lottery
The winners of the Swan City Rotary Club Cars for Christmas Mega Lottery were drawn today at the Prairie Mall. Dave Cook, president of the club, said ticket sales increased for the fundraiser for 2017...
Jan 12, 2018
Sentence handed down in Hines Creek theft, forgery case
A woman who pleaded guilty to charges related to money going missing from a pair of Hines Creek sports groups has been sentenced in Fairview court. Barbara Hoffman has been given 90 days in jail, a $2...
Jan 12, 2018
Crews responding to watermain break in Peace River
Crews are responding to a major water main break which has roads partially closed off in Peace River. Despite deep freeze temperatures, workers are out on Main Street in the town near Shell. The inter...
Jan 12, 2018