Thursday May 15, 2025
- High Level RCMP have arrested two and are looking for four more in a shooting on Highway 58.
Last Thursday, a man was shot while driving, and received non-life threatening injuries. The shooting was targeted, but the target was the wrong vehicle. - Stolen vehicle investigations have led to the arrest of two people by Faust RCMP and Lakeshore Regional Police.
On Saturday, a patrol in the Hamlet, attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled to Joussard, and after attempting to ram police vehicles, the suspects escaped.
On Monday, the suspects were found in Driftpile, where they were arrested. - Peace Regional Police are searching for a suspect in an attempted B&E to a business on 100th Street, early Tuesday morning.
Surveillance found the suspect attempted to kick the back door in, but gave up and cycled away. - They are celebrating 10 years of business in the Peace Country.
Mighty Peace GM, Powersports and RV is thanking their customers during the month of May, for their continued support. - The May long weekend is the kickoff to summer for many Albertans itching to get out camping and enjoying the outdoors, but it comes at a precarious time in the province’s wildfire season.
Alberta Wildfire said last year, 32 out of 33 wildfires that began on the Victoria Day long weekend were caused by humans. In 2023, it was 16 out of 25 fires. - Peace River Adventures has purchased the property, and adjacent site, giving them full control of the Old Campground.
Peace River Adventures offers jet-boat tours, paddle equipment rentals, guided hiking excursions, and river-based events in the summer and fall. - Today is the last day for youth to register for Lemonade Day in the Peace Country.
The Day is for kids to learn how to start, own and operate their own business - Local Peewee football action tonight… The Sexsmith Stingers play the Peace River Panthers, 6:45 at Glenmary School.
- Wheatbelt Baseball League tonight… Rycroft is in Grande Prairie.
- NHL playoffs tonight… Game 5 – Dallas is in Winnipeg, the Stars lead 3-1. Game 5 – Carolina is in Washington, the Hurricanes lead 3-1.
- The Toronto Blue Jays play the rubber match of their three-game set at home to Tampa Bay this afternoon. Kevin Gausman starts for the Jays against Zack Littell.
- The sunshine reappears this afternoon in the Northwest, just in time for the long weekend. Highs are in the mid teens, with lows tonight just above freezing.
Digits warm up slightly under a mix of sun and cloud for the May long weekend.
Keith Hopper, Trending 55
