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Up to 30 cm of snow expected
A snowfall warning has now replaced yesterday's (Wednesday, Dec. 31) freezing rain warning. Local amounts between 15 to 30 cm is expected. Environment Canada says travel will most likely become challe...
Jan 01, 2026

County of Grande Prairie warns of thinning ice on outdoor rinks
The County of Grande Prairie is warning residents to be careful around outdoor ice rinks right now.With the recent warmer weather, skating surfaces might have thawed, resulting in softer, uneven ice t...
Dec 31, 2025

Parking restrictions for snow clearing still in effect on New Year's Day
The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents that while New Year's Day may be a holiday for most, snow ploughing operations will continue as scheduled.On Thursday, January 1, City crews will be w...
Dec 31, 2025

Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz quits cabinet, to leave soon as MLA
Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz is quitting cabinet and says she will also soon be leaving the legislature altogether.Schulz made the announcement on social media.She says she has offered ...
Dec 31, 2025

Freezing rain expected in Peace Region
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) predicts freezing rain will make it's return one last time in 2025 in the Peace Region. A yellow warning for freezing rain has been expanded to include are...
Dec 31, 2025

County of Grande Prairie garbage and recycling pickup to proceed unaffected by holiday closures
Holiday closures will not disrupt county residents' garbage and recycling pickup.The County of Grande Prairie says collections along Whispering Ridge and Westlake Village will go on Friday, Jan. 2, as...
Dec 30, 2025

Snow removal in Patterson, South Patterson and Southview
The City of Grande Prairie is continuing snow clearing operations in Week A neighbourhoods today.City crews are working in Patterson and South Patterson and Southview today from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p...
Dec 30, 2025

Freezing rain warning for Peace Country to Edmonton
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for freezing rain, as it is expected to fall today (Tuesday, Dec. 30) in the Peace Region and in the areas along Highway 43 towards Edmonton.The national...
Dec 30, 2025

New Year's Eve-ning Out in Muskoseepi Park
The City of Grande Prairie is inviting residents to come to Muskoseepi Park on Wednesday (Dec. 31) evening to ring in the new year. The New Year's Eve-ning Out is free and family-friendly and runs fro...
Dec 30, 2025

Christmas Tree Curbside Collection to start in January
Christmas has come and gone, and the County and City of Grande Prairie want to remind residents of how to dispose of Christmas trees, natural or artificial.CountyIf you're already taking down your dec...
Dec 29, 2025