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Highway 40 between Grande Prairie and Grande Cache closed due to semi rollover
Update at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025 - - Grande Prairie RCMP would like to advise the public that Highway 40 has reopened for travel and thanks the public for their cooperation--------------...
Oct 09, 2025

Advance voting in County and City of Grande Prairie
Municipal election day is Monday, October 20, and there will be many opportunities for residents in both the City and County of Grande Prairie to cast their ballots in advance. City Advance VotingTher...
Oct 09, 2025

Peace Region municipalities included in livestock tax deferral program
Nearly all the municipalities in the Peace have been deemed designated regions under the federal government's 2025 Livestock Tax Deferral programThe only exception is Clear Hills County, which is cons...
Oct 08, 2025

Alberta education minister concerned about private school funding petition
Alberta's education minister says cutting government funding to private schools would only escalate the pressure faced by the province's strained public school system.Demetrios Nicolaides says thousan...
Oct 08, 2025

Alberta RCMP offer tips to prevent seasonal property theft
Colder days mean it's time to think about playing your part to prevent seasonal property theft, according to Alberta RCMP.Property crime is often a crime of opportunity, they say, adding the off-seaso...
Oct 08, 2025

Saddle Hills County reports bear presence at transfer stations and collection sites
Saddle Hills County is advising the public that bears have been spotted in and around County transfer stations and collection sites.The County is asking everyone to help keep their communities safe an...
Oct 08, 2025

County launches new Business Incentives Program
The County of Grande Prairie has launched a new Business Incentives Program for companies that build or expand in the county.The program was created through a new Business Incentives Bylaw and gives t...
Oct 08, 2025

GSF using federal grant to beautify land in DeBolt
The federal government recently announced five grants worth a total of $1.3 million for five projects around Alberta. One of the five grants is going to the Grande Spirit Foundation for just over $168...
Oct 08, 2025

Six candidates on the ballot in Berwyn
There are six candidates on the ballot in Berwyn in the upcoming municipal election.The group includes the following:Brian CarreauNicole Johnson - incumbent mayorPatrick O'BrienTristan Vanderklok - in...
Oct 08, 2025

County of Grande Prairie Council Candidate Profile: Lynn Driedger
Lynn Driedger is one of three Division 4 residents running for a County Council position.She was asked to answer the following four questions with a 600-word limit.1. What has inspired you to run for ...
Oct 08, 2025