Category Archives: Peace Region

"State-of-the-art" Valleyview EMS station officially open
A new EMS station officially opened today, (Thursday, February 6) in Valleyview. Construction for this project was first completed in 2023, with the new three-bay facility having the amenities to stor...
Feb 06, 2025

Coldest Night of the Year walk on February 22
The local Canadian Mental Health Association branch is hosting one of 150 fundraiser walks across the country to support "the hurt, hungry, and homeless" in our area.The Coldest Night of the Year even...
Feb 06, 2025

Grande Prairie RCMP seeking public's help identifying robbery suspects
Grande Prairie RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying potential suspects connected to multiple robbery reports.On January 22, around 7:00 p.m., Mounties were called after an unknown ma...
Feb 06, 2025

County of Grande Prairie snow removal crews back in action
County of Grande Prairie residential snow removal will resume today (Thursday, February 6). The County did put a pause on snow removal Tuesday, February 4, due to the extremely cold weather. Crews wil...
Feb 06, 2025

Extreme cold warning rescinded
The extreme cold warning for the Peace Region and much of Alberta has now been rescinded by Enviroment Canada. Throughout the extreme cold warning, temperatures in Grande Prairie averaged at minus 30 ...
Feb 05, 2025

Nearly 4,000 distracted drivers caught in Alberta last year
Alberta RCMP are wanting to remind motorists of how important it is to be driving distraction-free. They say while operating a motor vehicle on provincial roadways, one should always have complete att...
Feb 05, 2025

No doctor at Beaverlodge emergency department starting Wednesday morning
Alberta Health Services says the emergency department at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital will be without a doctor from 8 a.m. Wednesday until 8 a.m. Thursday.AHS says virtual emergency physician co...
Feb 05, 2025

Coffee With a Cop taking place in Grimshaw Feb. 5
The Municipal District of Peace is inviting Grimshaw residents to meet with members of the RCMP Wednesday, February 5.Coffee With a Cop will take place at the Northern Dough Bakery.Participants will b...
Feb 05, 2025

Temporary four-way stop for 100 St & 108 Ave intersection
The traffic signals located at the intersection of 100 Street and 108 Avenue will be turned off overnight on Wednesday, February 5. The traffic lights will be turned off from 8 p.m., Wednesday to 6 a....
Feb 04, 2025

Saddle Hills County accepting tenders for Bonanza Distribution Pump Upgrades
Saddle Hills County is now accepting tenders for upgrades to the Bonanza Distribution Pumps.All potential vendors are required to adhere to employment and safety standards.The tender and other importa...
Feb 04, 2025