Armed Robbery in Spirit River
Spirit River RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects after an armed robbery with shots fired early this morning. At around 2 A.M. this morning Spirit River RCMP responded to an
Updated Airport Fact Sheet to Release Next Week
The Town of Peace River will be releasing its updated fact sheet on the leasing operations of the Peace River Regional Airport. The town released it’s first fact sheet on their website last month, with a
Transportation Minister Brian Mason Gives Update on Peace River Bridge Construction
Today Peace River got an update on the construction of its new bridge. Transportation Minister Brian Mason was at the construction site this morning to deliver the update. “We work hard to deliver our projects on budget
Communities Team Up with MMSA to Prepare for Legal Cannabis
With legalized marijuana scheduled for August, it seems some communities in the Peace are left with uncertainty about regulations regarding where cannabis businesses can set up shop. The Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency is working with communities to
Canadian Author Coming to High Prairie Library
A Canadian author is coming to the High Prairie Municipal Library on April 25th. Jacqueline Guest, author of “Ghost Messages” and many other books, will be at the library from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M.. Guest
PEACE REGIONAL RCMP CHARGE MALE IN SUSPECTED MARIJUANA GROW-OP
The Peace Region RCMP have cracked down on a suspected marijuana grow-op at a rural residence near Marie Reine Thursday. The RCMP seized 320 marijuana plants, drug production equipment, and a stolen side-by-side ATV. A 34 year-old
Bear Smart Educates Public on Bear Safety
Alberta Environment & Parks is educating the public about bears emerging from hibernation, and how residents in Peace Country and throughout the province can be bear aware. Community Engagement Lead Norman Brownlee says he thinks for the
New Community Organization PEACE Takes on Homelessness in Peace River
A man from Peace River is on a mission to tackle homelessness in his community. President of Peace River’s new homeless foundation called PEACE (Providing and Ensuring Access to a Caring Environment) Marc Boychuk was inspired
Tragic Humboldt Broncos Bus Collision Felt by Communites Across the Prairies
Yesterday evening a collision involving a semi-truck and the Humboldt Broncos team bus occurred on Highway 35 in Saskatchewan. Police have confirmed 14 fatalities and 15 injured. Three of the injured are in critical condition. Former
The Excitement Continues at the Northernlink Agriculture and Home Show
The Northernlink Agriculture and Home Show is finally here, and Fairview is thriving with guests coming from all over the region. Ron Heck of the Friedenstal Historical Society says the event had a little under 1,000