Category Archives: Peace Region
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
Three homes damaged in weekend Beaverlodge fire
Three homes were impacted by the fire in Beaverlodge Saturday morning. Beaverlodge Fire Chief Steve Rawlyk says the initial fire was in a house with damage to the outside of a home south and extensive...
Dec 18, 2017
Homicide near Fort Vermillion
An autopsy will be done today on the body of a 22-year-old man who RCMP say was killed on Friday, December 15th near Fort Vermillion. 22-year-old Jordan Laboucan was found with what officers describe ...
Dec 18, 2017
Increase in drug-related arrests in Grande Prairie in 2017
Robberies, vehicle thefts, and all other charges were down in 2017, excluding probation breaches and drug charges. Superintendent Don McKenna credits the focus from his newly-formed drug unit for the ...
Dec 18, 2017
Mighty Peace Society searching for new Members
The Mighty Peace Society of Grande Prairie is putting the call out for new board and committee members. The society encourages youth to give back to the causes which they care about, and by doing so e...
Dec 16, 2017