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Peace River Forest Area wildfire danger level still high
The wildfire danger level in the Peace River Forest Area remains high with a fire advisory in place. Under this advisory, safe campfires are allowed and existing permits are still valid, with new perm...
Oct 10, 2025

County of Grande Prairie celebrates longtime employee milestones
The County of Grande Prairie has issued its annual recognition of its long-time employees this week.The county sent out a news release praising 49 employees for reaching various service milestones ran...
Oct 10, 2025

County of Grande Prairie Council Candidate Profile: Rocky Sodergren
Rocky Sodergren is one of three Division 9 residents running for a County of Grande Prairie council position.1. What has inspired you to run for mayor/council/school trustee in the Oct. 20, 2025, muni...
Oct 09, 2025

County of Grande Prairie Council Candidate Profile: Carrie Hogg
Carrie Hogg is one of four Division 5 residents running for a County of Grande Prairie council position.1. What has inspired you to run for mayor/council/school trustee in the Oct. 20, 2025, municipal...
Oct 09, 2025

City and County of Grande Prairie sign facility development and expansion agreements
The City and County of Grande Prairie Council's have jointly signed a pair of agreements centred around facilities in the Grande Prairie area.The Recreation and Culture New or Expanded Facilities Agre...
Oct 09, 2025

Beaverlodge RCMP search for missing man
Beaverlodge RCMP are asking for the public's help with locating a missing man. Thirty-three-year-old Tanner Dougall of no fixed address was last seen in Beaverlodge on Aug.4, but he had been in commun...
Oct 09, 2025

Multiple arrests made and cocaine seized by Grande Prairie RCMP CRU
Grande Prairie RCMP have arrested three individuals in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation.On Oct. 7, the RCMP Crime Reduction Unit tracked a stolen vehicle to a campground and observed a m...
Oct 09, 2025

City Transit learning sessions
Residents wanting to learn more about how the City of Grande Prairie's transit system works are invited to attend one of two learning sessions tonight (Thursday, October 9) at the Ernie Radbourne Pavi...
Oct 09, 2025

County of Grande Prairie hosting wildfire ground ignition training
The County of Grande Prairie hosting fire departments from across Alberta this week as they work on a training program for ground ignition operations.The County is working alongside Alberta Wildfire, ...
Oct 09, 2025

Labour relations expert perplexed by delayed lockout in teachers' strike
As an Alberta-wide teachers strike drags into its fourth day, a labour relations expert doesn't see why the group in charge of bargaining for the government delayed their lockout.Earlier this week, th...
Oct 09, 2025