Peace River

• 2nd large apartment fire in less than a month displaces Peace River residents

  For the second time in under a month, a large fire has broken out at an apartment building the northwestern Alberta community of 6,600 people.

  Fire

  Nov 28, 2024
  
• Pulp company fined $1M for releasing ‘acutely lethal’ wastewater into Alberta river

  The conviction means the company's name will be added to the Environmental Offenders Registry.

  Environment

  Oct 15, 2024
  
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• Fire rips through 3 homes in Peace River, injures firefighters

  Firefighters in a northwestern Alberta town spent hours early Tuesday morning battling flames that ended up destroying one home and damaging two others. 

  Fire

  May 14, 2024
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• RCMP present but not enforcing injunction at northern Alberta oil blockade

  RCMP are keeping the peace and trying to get representatives of Obsidian Energy and the Woodland Cree First Nation to resolve the dispute. 

  Canada

  May 8, 2024
• Northwest Alberta residents return home after wildfire evacuation near Peace River

  Residents who were forced to flee their homes earlier this week due to a wildfire in northwestern Alberta are returning home.

  Fire

  Apr 25, 2024
• Teacher who worked in Alberta, Saskatchewan schools charged with sexual assault of youth

  McLennan RCMP said the accused was employed by several school districts in Alberta and Saskatchewan. They are urging parents with concerns to come forward.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2024
• Air quality statement issued for parts of B.C.

  Environment Canada said air in the 100 Mile, B.C. Peace River, Cariboo, Fraser Canyon and Okanagan Valley regions could be impacted by wildfire smoke.

  Health

  Sep 3, 2023
• Chrystia Freeland fined for speeding in Alberta: ‘I won’t do it again’

  The deputy prime minister said she received the speeding ticket while she was driving between Grande Prairie and Peace River in Alberta.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2023
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• Suspect sought following break-and-enter in Peace River Alta.

  The suspect is described as having a thin build and a fair to medium complexion. They were wearing a black hoodie, black pants and a light coloured bandana over their face.

  Crime

  Jul 28, 2023
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• ‘He was a real-life hero… the love of my life’: Wife of Alberta helicopter pilot

  The helicopter pilot who lost his life battling wildfires in northern Alberta is being remembered as an incredible father, a fiercely loyal family member, colleague and friend.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2023