Peace Region

Two men arrested on warrants after fleeing traffic stop in Northern Sunrise County

On December 5, 2024, Peace Regional RCMP patrolling in Northern Sunrise County attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene, but was located a short time after b...

Dec 22, 2024

Beaverlodge author's first book set at Christmas time

A boy meets girl story set at Christmas is the first published work for a Beaverlodge author.Kirsten Clark's book is called A Christmas Cup of Joe.Clark says, "it is a romance in an inspirational Chri...

Dec 22, 2024

UPDATE: Hwy 2 between Twp 750 and Webster rd open after serious vehicle collision

UPDATE: Normal traffic has resumed on Highway 2 between Township Road 750 and Webster Road following a serious vehicle collision Saturday morning.Grande Prairie RCMP are now clear of the scene.The cau...

Dec 21, 2024

Saturday marks the first official day of winter

Winter has officially arrived in the Peace Country.The Old Farmer's Almanac says the Winter Solstice officially took place at 2:21 a.m. Alberta time on Saturday, December 21.The almanac says the solst...

Dec 21, 2024

City of Grande Prairie to close city facilities or reduce hours over holidays

The City of Grande Prairie has released their hours of operation for the holidays.City Hall & City Service CentreDecember 24: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 25: Closed December 26: ClosedDecember 27...

Dec 21, 2024

Grande Prairie RCMP send their condolences following a fatal collision

The Grande Prairie RCMP provided an update on one of two collisions along Range Road 63, also known as 116 Street yesterday. (Thursday, December 19)Mounties say at 12:30 p.m., they responded to a repo...

Dec 20, 2024

Mercer Peace River celebrating one year with no serious workplace injuries

Mercer Peace River is reporting it has had no serious workplace injuries in over a year.As of November 30, Mercer Peace River's Total Recordable Incident Rate has been a 0.0 for 12 months.Mercer calls...

Dec 20, 2024

Hockey, skiing, 55+ curling update in Friday local sports

StormThe Grande Prairie Storm will finish the 2024 portion of their schedule with a three game road trip down south.The Storm will visit Calgary Friday, Canmore Saturday, and Calgary again on Sunday. ...

Dec 20, 2024

City of Grande Prairie lifts priority road parking bans

The City of Grande Prairie has lifted the parking bans for its permanent snow routes.Effective 10:30 a.m. Friday December 20, bans have been lifted for all Priority 1 and 2 roads.Temporary bans will r...

Dec 20, 2024

Suspected fentanyl found by business in Grimshaw

Peace Regional RCMP are warning the public of the dangers of various street drugs after getting a report of an illicit substance found on the street in Grimshaw. Mounties didn't specify when, but on F...

Dec 20, 2024