Bylaw allowing cannabis sales passes in Peace River
This week, council passed Bill 2038 which will enable Cannabis companies to sell and produce marijuana in the town of Peace River, effective on October 17th of this year. To get more in detail about the bylaw,
Traffic Disruptions at Shafesbury Overpass
The Town of Peace River has announced there will be some brief road closures on Wednesday, August 8, and Thursday, August 9. Westbound Highway 2 at the Shaftesbury Overpass will be closed Friday 9:30am and 3pm. Then again
Police Respond to Two Fatal Car Accidents in Last 24 Hours
In the last 24 hours both the Peace River and High Prairie RCMP have responded to separate car accidents. High Prairie RCMP and Emergency Services were called to a crash on July 31 at around 5:30
Heat Warning for Northern Alberta This Weekend
Environment Canada says we’ll be expecting some scorching temperatures in areas of northern Alberta starting today and lasting throughout the weekend. Currently, the heat warning is in effect for areas in Mackenzie County and Wood Buffalo,
Mammography Trailer Making a Stop in Peace River
Alberta Health Service’s mobile mammography trailer is coming to Peace River next month. The service will be in town on August 14 – 16, and will be stationed at the Peace River Community Health Centre in
Town of Peace River’s Legal Matters Finalized
After some productive meetings, several of the Town’s outstanding legal issues have been finalized. The Town of Peace River is saying that Highland Helicopters and Canwest have resolved their action on the lease transfer matter, and
Valleyview RCMP Searching for Missing 13-Year-Old
Valleyview RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 13-year-old. Ryanna Badger was last seen on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at around 7 P.M. on the Sturgeon Lake Reserve. Ryanna is described as: Brown hair
Street Performers Festival Not Slowed Down by Rain
Anyone looking forward to the Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival this year doesn’t have to worry about rain cancelling the event. Event spokesman Clyde Blackburn says the festival was ready for the risk of rain, and
Heavy Rain in the Forecast for Northwestern Alberta
Environment Canada is saying extremely heavy rain is on its way to our region this weekend. Totals of 70 to 90 mm of rain are expected, with up to 125mm possible in the Grande Prairie area.
High Prairie RCMP Sieze Drugs After Traffic Stop
On July 9, 2018 at about 5:20 A.M., High Prairie RCMP pulled over a vehicle on 53rd Avenue which resulted in the seizure of a variety of drugs. A man and woman were arrested at scene.