Category Archives: Local News
Man facing second degree murder charge pleads guilty in separate incident near Grimshaw
Alberta Justice has sentenced 32-year-old Christopher Valin to 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to fleeing a peace officer. The incident occurred on March 13, 2024, during an RCMP crime reducti...
Aug 14, 2025
New housing development land to sell near Kingsway Mall for $1
Members of Edmonton city council are recommending selling a plot of land to NiGiNan Housing Ventures for $1. The nearly 0.3 hectares of land along 106 Street in the Spruce Avenue neighbourhood would b...
Aug 14, 2025
RCMP seize narcotics, loaded crossbow and flame thrower north of Grande Prairie
RCMP say they seized drugs and weapons from a man who was sleeping in his vehicle in Clairmont over the weekend. Officers responded to reports of a man slumped over at the wheel in the middle of the r...
Aug 14, 2025
Rimbey RCMP looking for stolen horse, warrant out for woman
Update: RCMP say Katrina Doiron turned herself in to the Rimbey RCMP detachment and was released on an undertaking for Court on October 1. Police are still looking for assistance locating the horse na...
Aug 14, 2025 Rimbey RCMP are looking to return Hank to his rightful owner. Courtesy: RCMP
Westlock County declares state of agricultural disaster
At a regular meeting of council for Westlock County on August 12, council declared a state of agricultural disaster due to what they said is seasonally low precipitation which has negatively impacted ...
Aug 14, 2025
KidSport Grande Prairie is expanding
KidSport Grande Prairie will now be expanding its reach and introducing a new name. The organization will now be called KidSport Peace Country, as they intend to serve north to the Northwest Territori...
Aug 14, 2025
Water quality advisory issued for MacFarlane Beach on Calling Lake
Due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria currently present in the water at MacFarlane Beach on Calling Lake, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is advising the public not to swim or wade at this beach area...
Aug 14, 2025
Lac La Biche Hospital Emergency Department without on-site physician for several dates
The William J. Cadzow emergency department in Lac La Biche will be without an on-site physician for several dates in August. These dates include: 4 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2025 - 8 a.m., Saturday, Au...
Aug 14, 2025
Alberta Open Farm Days Is Back to Bring Rural and Urban Communities Together
Albertans are being invited to step onto the farm and learn where their food really comes from as a part of a province-wide event happening this weekend. Alberta Open Farms Days is back August 16th &a...
Aug 13, 2025
Minimally invasive clot removal procedure now offered at 4 Alberta hospitals
A new minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure is now available for post-operative patients in Alberta who develop potentially life-threatening blood clots in their lungs. Alberta Health Services (A...
Aug 13, 2025
