Author Archives: Curtis Galbraith
Vigen retakes aggregate lead at Rangeland Derby
After dropping to third after Thursday's races, Chanse Vigen has retaken first in the aggregate at the Calgary Stampede's Rangeland Derby.Vigen had the fastest time Friday night with a clocking of 1:1...
Jul 13, 2024
University of Texas students bring cancer fundraising bicycle ride to the Peace Country
Twenty-three University of Texas students have brought a cycling fund raiser for cancer research to the Peace Country.The group left Austin, Texas in late May on their leg of the Texas 4000 for Cancer...
Jul 13, 2024
Tupper Creek Wildfire leads to evacuation alert for part of the BC Peace
UPDATE: The Peace River Regional District says the evacuation alert has been cancelled. More information here. An evacuation alert has been issued because of the Tupper Creek Wildfire burning west of ...
Jul 10, 2024
County of Grande Prairie fire advisory
Due to the ongoing heat wave, the County of Grande Prairie has put a fire advisory in place. This advisory is in effect for the entire county, including Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, and does ali...
Jul 09, 2024
New exhibt coming to the Art Gallery fo Grande Prairie
The Art Gallery of Grande Prairie will be debuting a new art exhibit later this month. Brenda Draney's A Drink From The River will be hosted at the gallery starting on July 25, until January.According...
Jul 08, 2024
Grande Prairie Police Service assigning first officers to Grande Prairie RCMP detachment
Grande Prairie RCMP are being joined by two police officers from the Grande Prairie Police Service.Starting this week, two constables will be integrated into existing frontline teams with the detachme...
Jul 08, 2024
Juror dismissed for falling asleep during testimony at Coutts murder-conspiracy trial
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - One of the jurors hearing evidence in the murder-conspiracy trial surrounding the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., has been dismissed for falling asleep in the courtroom. Court of...
Jul 05, 2024
Calgarians put water crisis aside, prepare for fun at Stampede
CALGARY - Calgary residents are getting a happy diversion from their water woes, as its annual Stampede summer festival begins today with a downtown parade. The parade comes a month to the day after a...
Jul 05, 2024
Canadians throw parties, gather with friends to cheer on Oilers in Stanley Cup final
The Edmonton Oilers may not be on home ice when they try to clinch the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, but screams of support will resound across Canada from rinkside watch p...
Jun 24, 2024
Alberta New Democrats to announce new leader to replace Rachel Notley
CALGARY - Alberta's Opposition NDP is set to announce its new leader today. Outgoing Leader Rachel Notley gave a farewell speech to party members Friday night. She says the party is the strongest it's...
Jun 22, 2024