Category Archives: Local News
Grande Prairie RCMP looking for stolen guns
Grande Prairie RCMP say firearms were stolen from a holiday trailer in Webster (north of Sexsmith) and they hope someone has information. On May 1, 2024, RCMP responded to the break-in. Among t...
May 28, 2024
Oilers blow another playoff lead; Dallas takes 2-1 series lead
The Edmonton Oilers failed to hold their 2-0 first period lead against the Dallas Stars Monday night, losing Game Three 5-3 at home. The Stars scored three times in under four minutes silencing the Ro...
May 28, 2024
Two killed in Smoky Lake County car crash
Two people were killed following an early morning collision north of Edmonton on Tuesday. RCMP are still investigating but believe the driver of a SUV ran a stop sign at a 'high rate of speed' on Rang...
May 28, 2024
Grande Prairie preparing for their annual Stompede event
One of the biggest events in the Peace Region is returning this week. Since 1977, the Grande Prairie Stompede has been a community staple, providing nearly a week of activities ranging from live music...
May 27, 2024
Alberta most popular among Canada's interprovincial migrants: Statistics Canada
More people moving from other parts of the country are calling Alberta home, thanks to more affordable housing, jobs and a stronger economic outlook on the prairies. Alberta overtook British Co...
May 26, 2024
Grande Prairie fire crews battle blaze in Crystal Lake Recreational Park
A road in Grande Prairie was temporarily closed Sunday evening while fire crews worked on a fire in the Crystal Lake Recreational Park. RCMP said a roadblock was put in place on 116 Avenue from...
May 26, 2024 File Photo
Rocky Mountain House Pro Rodeo Gears up to Celebrate 50 Years
The Rocky Mountain House Pro Rodeo is celebrating 50 years from June 6-9 which will feature a pancake breakfast, an artisan market and intense rodeo action. CFWE spoke with Shane Closs, preside...
May 24, 2024 Bull Rider at the rodeo (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
EPS to pay $80k after Alberta Human Rights Tribunal finds officers peppered sprayed Black men based on race
Edmonton police will now be forced to pay $80,000 in damages to two Black men who were pepper sprayed and forced to the ground while they were trying to report a crime. A remedial decision was made by...
May 24, 2024 Edmonton Police Service cruiser. File photo.
Alberta's Food Bank Grade Falls As Food Insecurity Deepens
With the rise of inflation, poverty and food insecurity have worsened across the province of Alberta with a high demand for food hampers from local food banks, and Food Banks Canada announced a D Minu...
May 24, 2024 Food Hamper Box (Photo Submitted)
AJHL's North and South divisions return
After a year absence, the Alberta Junior Hockey League will be bringing back their North and South divisions. The return of the two divisions will mean the Grande Prairie Storm will be in the N...
May 24, 2024
