Peace Region

Aquatera launches new Battery Donation Program

The Peace Region will have another avenue of recycling old batteries without harming the environment, and proceeds from collection will support local community organizations. Aquatera says it is launc...

Pattison Media Feb 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Aquatera)

Eastlink Centre Lazy River reopens after six-month closure

The Eastlink Centre has re-opended the Aquatics areas Lazy River after an extended closure. Back in September, during their annual aquatic maintenance shutdown, staff found the liner for the Lazy Rive...

Pattison Media Feb 09, 2026 Eastlink Centre (Image Credit: EGP Staff)

One dead, six in serious condition in bus rollover on Highway 43

Grande Prairie RCMP have provided an update to the serious single motor vehicle collision on Highway 43 near Debolt on Saturday evening (Feb. 7). Mounties say they responded to a report of a charter b...

Pattison Media Feb 08, 2026

Town of Peace River developing volunteer Policing Committee

The Town of Peace River is seeking residents interested in helping to set local policing priorities.The Town is forming the Peace River Policing Committee to represent community concerns and support t...

Pattison Media Feb 08, 2026

Grande Prairie RCMP on scene at serious motor vehicle collision

Update: Grande Prairie RCMP is advising that Highway 43 is open for regular travel.An update with more details regarding the collision is expected by authorities today (Feb. 8). -----------Grande Prai...

Feb 08, 2026

Area that includes the Peace records Alberta's lowest unemployment rate in January

The area that takes in the Peace Country had the lowest unemployment rate in Alberta in January. Statistics Canada says the rate was at 5.2 per cent for the area that takes in all of northwestern Albe...

Pattison Media Feb 06, 2026 (Image Credit: Dreamstime.)

Fort St. John RCMP investigating copper wire theft

Fort St. John RCMP are requesting the public's help investigating a copper wire theft.On Wednesday, Feb. 4, it was reported that approximately $250,000 worth of copper wire had been stripped and stole...

UPDATE: Freezing fog advisory lifted for Grande Prairie

UPDATE: Environment Canada has lifted the freezing fog advisory issued for Grande Prairie.Conditions are currently misty in the city and visibility may still be limited in some areas across the Peace....

Evergreen Park holding East Coast Kitchen party Feb. 7

Evergreen Park is holding an event Saturday celebrating East Coast culture.The East Coast Kitchen Party is a fundraising event for Evergreen that allows participants to enjoy traditional East Coast fo...

Pattison Media Feb 06, 2026 East Coast Kitchen Party (Image Credit: Evergreen Park)

Mainway Electrical Outdoor rink closed again due to warm temperatures

Only a week after reopening, the Mainway Electrical Outdoor skating rink in Grimshaw has been closed again.The Town of Grimshaw reopened the rink Jan 28 after being closed for several weeks while crew...

Pattison Media Feb 05, 2026 Mainway Electrical Rink closed again - Feb. 4, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Grimshaw)