A frost advisory is in place for the Grande Prairie-Beaverlodge-Valleyview and Peace River-Fairview-High Prairie-Manning forecast areas. Similar advisories are out for Fox Creek and Whitecourt Environment Canada says temperatures could drop to or below freezing. The weather office says people should protect any plants ...

A tree planting at the Sturgeon Heights Community Hall is happening in Valleyview Saturday, September 21.Valleyview Home Hardware Store Owner Heather McKinnon says the plant is part of an annual program conducted nationally in partnership with Tree Canada."We partnered up with the Sturgeon Heights Community Hall f...

When the Grande Prairie Storm host the Olds Grizzly at Bonnett's Energy Centre tonight; (Friday, September 20) a special pregame ceremony is planned for local Storm superfan and volunteer, Doug Edey. Over the years, Edey has made numerous contributions to not only the Storm but many other recreational programs in the P...

Mayerthorpe RCMP are continuing their investigation and have put out a warrant for a suspects arrest following a public safety alert issued for the town.On Tuesday, September 17, an alert was put out after Mounties received a report of a vehicle theft from Edmonton heading in their direction; officers tried to stop the...

On Tuesday September 17, Grande Prairie RCMP made a routine traffic stop just before 1 a.m., which led to the seizure of a significant amount of illegal drugs.The officer spoke with the two occupants of the vehicle during the stop and saw drug paraphernalia in plain view. Both people were placed under arrest for the po...

The City of Grande Prairie is advising commuters that paving work is to take place Saturday at the intersection of 116 Avenue and 100 Street.While the work is taking place passenger vehicles will be accommodated through the intersection. Big trucks will not be permitted eastbound on 116 Avenue to 100 Street northbound ...

The County of Grande Prairie is extending the deadline to apply for its 2024 Recreation and Culture Capital Grant Program.This is being done to ensure that Recreational and Cultural Facilities are available to meet the needs of County residents and visitorsThe program is divided into two funding models, with the Capita...

The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be experiencing a temporary disruption this weekend. From 7 a.m. on Friday, September 20, until 7 am on Saturday, September 21, the ED will be without an onsite physician. However, nursing staff will remain on site to perform urgent triage and assessments, while EMS...

Grande Prairie Live Theatre's 62nd season opens Thursday September 19 with the musical The Last 5 Years by Jason Robert Brown.The show follows two people in their twenties as they fall in and out of love over the course of five years while living in New York.Director Joy Dunn says she took up the position as a favor to...

Grande Prairie post-secondary students and faculty are being invited to apply for a country-wide program to bring Thanksgiving to post-secondary students away from home. From September 12-23, post-secondary student groups and faculty are invited to apply for one of eight $2,500 grants for an on-campus Thanksgiving cele...

The Grande Prairie and District Catholic School Division is congratulating one of its new teachers for receiving a highly esteemed award.St. Joseph High School teacher Emily Elsenheimer has been named the Alberta School Board Association's Zone 1 Edwin Parr Award Recipient. Miss. Elsenheimer was born and raised in Gran...

The annual Cops for Cancer fundraiser Tour de North will leave from Dawson Creek Friday morning.Police and others who work in emergency services will ride their bikes for 850 kilometres over a week's time, ending up in Williams Lake September 26. Tour events will get going Thursday night with a fundraiser and barbecue ...

The City of Grande Prairie is hosting a Drop & Swap event next month.From October 16-18, residents and visitors can drop off clean, previously owned clothing at Muskoseepi Park that will be up for grabs Saturday October 19.Any items remaining after the swap will be collected by Goodwill Industries of Alberta and br...

Grande Prairie RCMP is seeking the public's help in locating the individual now in possession of a black 1997 BMW that was purchased in August after being reportedly stolen.The vehicle was advertised through social media and RCMP now believes the purchaser to be an unknowing victim of fraud.(Photo Credit: Grande Prairi...

Girlzone returns to Grande Prairie next month.The activity-based day is back to continue encouraging girls aged 10 to 15 to try out new skills and recreational activities with their peers.The event will feature nine different activities:Self-defence lesson with ENGAGE Athletic Performance at the Eastlink Centre.Squash ...

A Grouard local returned from his trip to Manitoba with heavier pockets than when he left, thanks to a lottery win. Herman Sutherland was on vacation and picked up a $7 Lucky Lines EXTRAVAGANZA ticket from a Rexall in Selkirk. "I bought my ticket and scratched it in-store," to reveal he had won $200,000. Suth...

The prizes for an annual fundraising lottery in Grande Prairie are now on display at the Prairie Mall.The 25th annual Car for Christmas Mega Lottery officially opened September 12, with the grand prize package featuring a Hummer EV 2X Pickup and a Ford Bronco Big Bend.The money raised via ticket sales will support comm...

The City and County of Grande Prairie are seeking public feedback on the final draft for the Intermunicipal Development Plan.They are holding an open house on October 7 to give residents the opportunity to review changes and updates to the document required by the Municipal Government Act.Feedback from previous open ho...

An initiative from the Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit led to the arrest of six individuals and the recovery of five stolen vehicles earlier this month.Video surveillance from one of the 27 thefts resulted in identifying a male suspect and his vehicle, leading to the arrests.32-year-old Andrew Porter, 22-year-...

The Peace River Regional District is offering a new recycling service for used oil and antifreeze materials.Starting September 30, the Chetwynd Landfill and Hudson's Hope Transfer Station will begin accepting used oil, antifreeze and associated containers.The new service is the product of a partnership between PRRD and...

The September 10 crop report from Alberta Agriculture says 36.8 per cent of the crop in the Peace had been harvested as of that date.The five-year average for September 10 is 14.0 per cent and the 10-year average is 17.7 per cent.More than 86 per cent of the dry peas, just under 57 per cent of the spring wheat, just un...

Fort Vermillion RCMP is investigating a firearms offence from Thursday, September 12. Mounties got a report about a vehicle being shot at in the Boyer area and went to investigate with assistance from members of the RCMP Emergency Response Team. Upon arrival, Officers found some bales of hay were lit on fire in what is...

Grande Prairie RCMP is looking for a missing 39-year-old man and is asking for the public's assistance. Lamia Junior Kasse was last seen in Grande Prairie on September 14 and may be travelling to Chilliwack B.C. Kasse is described as: Six feet, one inch Approximately 207 pounds Black hair Brown eyes Anyone with informa...

Construction on Range Road 53 in the County of Grande Prairie is expected to begin today (Tuesday September 17). County crews are working from 750 metres north of Township Road 714 to the city limits. While the work is ongoing, speed will be reduced in the construction zone. Traffic may be reduced to a single alternati...

The Engage Grande Prairie event is returning for its second year in October. The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to drop by Eastlink Centre and learn about current municipal topics to explore and provide feedback on. These topics include the 2025 budget, Cedar Point, and fire services to name a few. Mayor Jack...

Grande Prairie RCMP is asking for the public's help with locating a 30-year-old woman. April Cox was last seen in Grande Prairie on September 2, and Mounties are concerned for her well-being. Cox is described as: Five feet ten inches Approximately 130 pounds Light complexion Brown hair Anyone with information about Cox...

Fort Vermillion RCMP is providing an update on a serious motor vehicle collision that took place on Friday, September 13. Officers attended the crash site along Highway 697, north of La Crete around 5:50 a.m. and found an SUV and pick-up truck were involved in a head-on collision. Mounties then determined the driver of...

The Stich Club of Grande Prairie has finished its donation haul for the 2024/2025 year and will begin distributing its knitted items. This year, 6,502 items will be distributed to 39 organizations across the Peace region, after 24,505 "hours of love "were put in by the Stitch Club. The 39 community organizati...