Hinton News

The Town of Hinton has received $2.3 million in federal funding for the Boutin Lands Modular Homes project that will provide affordable housing for at-risk community members. | J.

Casey Paterson bought feed for the Hinton & District SPCA with money from his various fundraising efforts. Peavey Mart Grande Prairie matched up to $500 in purchases with $500 more. | Supplied photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Ali Howat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | [email protected] A 13-year-old actor from Jasper recently had the lead role in two Hinton productions last month. The Fitzhugh caught up with Emerson Gibbons to talk about his experience.

A photo of the stolen truck. | Supplied photo Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A F-550 Mechanic Truck was stolen out of a business located along East River Road in Hinton earlier this week. Between Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. and Jan. 3 at 4 a.m.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] An 18-year-old male has been charged in relation to the posting of a video online containing intimate images without consent. Following a 17-month investigation, Hinton RCMP charged the suspect on Dec.

A 53-year-old man is now being charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the double homicide of a mother and toddler that occurred in Hinton this September. The accused was previously charged with two counts of second-degree murder.

Hinton Movies will resume screening blockbusters at the Performing Arts Theatre of Hinton (PATH) at the end of December. | Supplied photo Peter Shokeir | editor@fitzhugh.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] A man has been charged for attempting to steal catalytic converters during a break and enter at a business on Felaber Road in Hinton. On Dec. 9, Hinton RCMP received reports of a break and enter in progress.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Hinton RCMP arrested a 30-year-old male who was wanted for numerous property offences and had fled from police while driving a stolen vehicle. On Nov.

Peter Shokeir | [email protected] Police are investigating a break and enter into a school bus compound and a subsequent theft of a school bus in Hinton that occurred over the weekend.