Tag: Grande Prairie

Trumpeter swans return to northern Alberta

Beacon Reporter AB | April 10, 2013 | 0 Comments

Celebrate the return of trumpeter swans during the Swan Festival Celebrate the return of rare trumpeter swans to their nesting lakes in Peace Country on April 21 during the 15th annual Swan Festival. Alberta Parks will be launching guided bus tours to Peace Country on April 21 to welcome the arrival of the swans at [...]

Grande Prairie RCMP investigate theft of oilfield equipment

Jo Ann Lawrence | March 25, 2013 | 1 Comment

Grande Prairie RCMP estimate value of equipment at $70,000 Grande Prairie RCMP are hoping the public can assist them in identifying whoever is responsible for stealing $70,000 worth of oilfield equipment from the back of a pickup truck on Sunday morning. Corporal Roy Kennedy of the Grande Prairie RCMP says police believe the equipment was [...]