Category Archives: Peace Region
Fundraiser in support of Las Vegas shooting victim exceeds expectations
Over $110,000 was raised in support of the Valleyview woman who died in the Las Vegas shooting in early October. Jessica Klymchuk left behind four children. Klymchuk's friend, Amanda Arnold spearheade...
Oct 25, 2017
Teen hit by vehicle in Grande Prairie
RCMP responded to a collision on Tuesday morning in Grande Prairie involving a pedestrian. At around 8:00 a.m., the teen was crossing at 102nd Street westbound at 106th Avenue when she was struck by t...
Oct 25, 2017
Canamax Energy selling oil and gas wells in Grande Prairie area
Canamax Energy Ltd. says it is selling its oil and gas wells located in the Peace. It has hired another company to handle the sale. Offers will be taken until November 23. Canamax holds a full interes...
Oct 25, 2017
RCMP warning residents of new scam
The Grande Prairie RCMP are warning residents of a new pyramid scheme. The Gifting Pyramid Scheme is typically targeted at women who are convinced to recruit their own friends. New members pay a $5,00...
Oct 25, 2017
Snowfall warnings in place around the Peace Country
There are snowfall warnings in place for a big chunk of the Peace Region. Environment Canada says the warnings cover the Fairview, Peace River, Manning and High Prairie areas, along with the BC Peace....
Oct 24, 2017
Beaupre re-elected County of Grande Prairie Reeve
Leanne Beaupre will continue as Reeve of the County of Grande Prairie. She ran unopposed at the organizational meeting Monday. Ross Sutherland will be Deputy Reeve. He also ran unopposed. Beaupre says...
Oct 24, 2017
New City Council sworn in
The new City council was sworn in during a meeting at City Hall on Monday night. Re-elected Mayor Bill Given, along with returning councillors Chris Thiessen, Jackie Clayton and Kevin O'Toole were all...
Oct 24, 2017
Health advisory issued for Beaverlodge Elementary School
A health advisory has been issued to the Beaverlodge Elementary School after a case of Whooping Cough was confirmed. Alberta Health Services released the information Monday and Peace Wapiti Academy po...
Oct 23, 2017
Man flown to hospital from Grovedale area worksite
A man is his 30's has been flown to the QE II Hospital in Grande Prairie after a limb injury at a worksite. STARS Air Ambulance was called to the Grovedale area around 11:14 a.m. An update on his cond...
Oct 23, 2017
New County of Grande Prairie Council to be sworn in today
The new County of Grande Prairie Council will be sworn in today. There will be one new face this term. Linda Waddy was elected to replace Brock Smith, who did not run again. Incumbents Daryl Beeston, ...
Oct 23, 2017