Category Archives: Peace Region

Drivers reminded to watch for stopped school buses
Peace Regional RCMP say a driver was given a $1,500 fine after disregarding signage on a school bus.Mounties say that on April 28, a school bus driver reported that someone had passed a bus that had s...
May 04, 2025

Suspect charged after vehicle theft, owner dragged short distance
Grande Prairie RCMP say a suspect charged after a stolen vehicle led to that vehicle's owner being dragged a short distance is due in court Wednesday, May 7.Mounties say on April 13 just before 4:30 a...
May 04, 2025

City hosting Youth Expo on Thursday
The city is hosting its Youth Career Discovery Expo on Thursday, May 8.A city release says this will give young people an "opportunity to explore diverse career paths, discover educational opportuniti...
May 04, 2025

Wildfire in Morgan's Mountain area says County of Grande Prairie
UPDATE 3: The county says the fire is now under control. Fire crews will continue working on hot spots on Sunday. UPDATE 2: The County of Grande Prairie says the fire is now being held.Range Road 50 i...
May 03, 2025

Central Peace Health Complex emergency department closed until 7 p.m. Saturday night
Alberta Health Services says the emergency department at the Central Peace Health Complex in Spirit River is closed until 7 p.m. tonight (Saturday, May 3).AHS says that this is because of a shortage o...
May 03, 2025

Peace Regional RCMP "cracking down on impaired drivers"
Peace Regional RCMP are reminding residents about the dangers of impaired driving after handing out 20 sanctions between March 1, and April 30.In a release, Mounties said, "there is no excuse to drivi...
May 03, 2025

HFCRD nominates STM teacher for Excellence in Catholic Education award
A St. Thomas More teacher was recognized for her commitment to Catholic Education at an event Thursday.Presented annually by the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Alberta, the Excellence i...
May 02, 2025

GP Grows: Dig It giving away free gardening supplies May 4
The City of Grande Prairie is holding a free event Sunday to help out local gardens.GP Grows: Dig it is an event supported by Servus Credit Union, Farm Credit Canada and KLon Services to give away see...
May 02, 2025

Wanted woman arrested in Peace River
Peace Regional RCMP says on April 29, 2025, members were out in the community of Peace River conducting proactive patrols in the area of 100 Avenue and 101 Street when they saw a person riding a dirtb...
May 02, 2025

Wildfire that forced evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., not threatening buildings
FORT ST. JOHN - The City of Fort St. John, B.C., says a wildfire that prompted evacuations last night is not actively threatening any structures. But in an update posted at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, it says...
May 02, 2025