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City of Grande Prairie introducing youth microgrant program
The City of Grande Prairie is launching a new microgrant to help youth and young adults reach their goals.The Youth Economic Empowerment Microgrant provides up to $750 per person to residents aged 15 ...
Nov 25, 2025
Alberta to insulate AIMCo from liability, companies from greenwashing allegations
Alberta is moving to insulate its Crown investment corporation from potential legal liabilities and protect companies in the province from lawsuits accusing them of greenwashing.The proposed legislati...
Nov 25, 2025
Fairview man arrested on drugs, stolen property charges after dangerous driving incident
A Fairview man is facing drug trafficking and possession of stolen property charges after being arrested by Fairview RCMP.Mounties say they received a report on Nov. 13 about dangerous driving.Police ...
Nov 25, 2025
Two Grande Prairie products among Oil Kings' leading scorers on road swing in B.C.
The Edmonton Oil Kings say two players from Grande Prairie were among their top scorers on a recent six-game road trip in B.C.Lukas Sawchyn had four goals and five assists, while Landon Hanson had thr...
Nov 25, 2025
Town of Peace River undergoing property assessment inspections Nov. 24-28
Assessors from the Municipal Assessment Services Group Inc. are in Peace River this week.The assessors are conducting property assessment inspections of Town of Peace River properties, including new s...
Nov 25, 2025
Two Storm players named to Canada West team for Junior A Challenge
Two members of the Grande Prairie Storm have been named to the Canada West team for the upcoming Junior A World Challenge.Defenceman Matthew Lesyk and forward Max Leduc will play in the tournament, se...
Nov 25, 2025
City crews conducting traffic signal switchover at 116 Ave. and 102 St. intersection
Traffic signal switchover work at the intersection of 116 Avenue and 102 Street in Grande Prairie is set to take place Tuesday, Nov. 25.The signal will be off while the work takes place, and signage w...
Nov 25, 2025
Cram-a-Cruiser campaign collects 4,575 lbs of non-perishable items for Grande Prairie Salvation Army Food Bank
Grande Prairie RCMP and the Grande Prairie Police Service's annual holiday fundraiser took place this past weekend.The Cram a Cruiser event saw the Grande Prairie community work to fill multiple polic...
Nov 25, 2025
World champion curler, veteran broadcaster Colleen Jones dies at 65
Colleen Jones, a world champion curler whose effervescent personality made her a popular presence on the CBC over nearly four decades with the national broadcaster, has died. She was 65. Jones was dia...
Nov 25, 2025
Grande Prairie city council highlights
Grande Prairie city council met on Monday afternoon (Nov. 24).Potential Budget SurplusAdministration says that as of the end of September, the city was looking at a potential budget surplus of $3.45 m...
Nov 25, 2025