Alberta RCMP Major Crimes investigate a suspicious death in Peace River
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New Peace River bridge opens to traffic
The new Peace River bridge opened to traffic for the first time at 1 p.m. on Nov. 8.
While there was no official opening ceremony, residents expressed excitement online that they would finally be able to drive across the river on the new bridge.
Adopt-a-Grandparent starting again in Peace River on Nov. 16
The Town of Peace River is launching their Adopt-A-Grandparent program again this year, but the program has been retooled for safety during COVID-19.
In an announcement, the Town says seniors in the community have had a uniquely challenging year with the pandemic.
PR Legion Branch remembers our heroes
COVID-19 did not stop the Peace River Royal Canadian Legion branch and the public from remembering its heroes Nov. 11.
A service was held at the Peace River Legion Hall with members inside and citizens in vehicles outside.
Glenmary in-person classes suspended
Peace River Glenmary School has abruptly cancelled all in-person classes and moved them on-line due to new COVID cases.
An emergency e-mail from Holy Family Catholic Regional Division Supt. Betty Turpin, and Glenmary principal David Amiot, was sent to parents and/or guardians the evening of Nov. 5.
12-Foot Batman saves Halloween
The mystery of who dressed up the statue of 12-Foot Davis has been solved, and it turns out the culprit is a repeat offender.
The wooden statue of 12-Foot Davis, the iconic Peace River pioneer who made a small fortune in gold on a 12-foot wide claim and “never locked his cabin door,” was transformed into famous caped crusader Batman under cover of darkness the night before Halloween.