Category Archives: Peace Region
Extreme Cold Warning in effect
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for the Grande Prairie region. Environment Canada says extremely cold temperatures are expected over most of central and northern Alberta today and tonight. This w...
Dec 26, 2017
Two arrested after Grande Prairie home searched
Grande Prairie RCMP has arrested two after searching a home in Grande Prairie. A man and a woman are facing numerous charges following a month-long investigation that involved the local Drug Unit and ...
Dec 24, 2017
Keep departed loved ones part of Christmas, says trauma expert
One expert says keeping a loved who has recently passed away part of Christmas is one way to cope with their loss. Certified Trauma Specialist Christine Dernederlanden says decorations can play a role...
Dec 24, 2017
Peace, goodwill the message of Christmas says Pettipass
The leader of the Catholic Church in the Peace Country says the message he wants to send at Christmas is always one of goodwill and peace. Archbishop Gerard Pettipass says the hope is this message can...
Dec 24, 2017
Man dead after Highway 43 closure
UPDATE: RCMP confirmed a man succumbed to his injuries in the initial vehicle pile-up. According to 511Alberta and RCMP, the Highway 43 is back open to traffic. RCMP are working on getting motorists o...
Dec 23, 2017
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