Category Archives: Peace Region
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
Technology can impact connection with 9-1-1: local Deputy Fire Chief
Technology could impact your connectivity to an emergency dispatch centre. Following a complaint on social media on Sunday morning by an area resident that says “…thought I would let peopl...
Dec 21, 2017
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Court update: Drug charges withdrawn, jail time for Grimshaw shooting
Drug charges withdrawn against one man Charges have been withdrawn against one of the four people charged in a 2016 ALERT bust in Grande Prairie that police said was connected to a gang known as the S...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