Author Archives: Curtis Galbraith
One person dead after head-on collision near Slave Lake
Slave Lake RCMP say one person is dead after a head-on collision Sunday on Highway 2. Police got a report of the crash just after 12:30 p.m. Mounties say their investigation found that a pick-up was g...
Oct 23, 2023
Pine marten rescue a first for two animal care organizations
Updated with new pictures (see below). The Grande Prairie Animal Hospital was part of an unusual wild animal rescue in late September. Practice Manager Dana Johnson says someone from the Wedgewood nei...
Oct 20, 2023
City Hall to take sports dome location ideas to the community
Update: The city says public engagement will happen sometime in November. A formal announcement will be made later. City Hall officials will soon be meeting with the public about future plans for a ne...
Oct 18, 2023
Naturalization, soccer dome, Coordinated Care Campus, and climbing wall among Monday's city council meeting topics
Items related to naturalization and possible locations for a soccer dome and a climbing wall all were discussed at Monday's City Council meeting. Naturalization (corrected from an earlier version) A c...
Oct 14, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's UCP to debate motion on gender pronouns in schools
EDMONTON - Members of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party are to debate a resolution surrounding gender pronouns in schools and parental consent. The party's annual general meeting set for N...
Oct 13, 2023
Peace River man facing charges after business break and enter
Peace Regional RCMP have arrested and charged a 52-year-old Peace River man with no fixed address after a break and enter in the downtown Peace River area. Mounties responded to the incident that occu...
Oct 13, 2023
Contractor killed at water storage pit
A contractor working at a water storage pit operated by Calgary-based Birchcliff Energy has been killed on the job. The fatality happened south of Baytree Tuesday evening. Emergency crews responded to...
Oct 11, 2023
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe
UPDATE: Grande Prairie RCMP have located Leanne Bandet safe and unharmed. RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance. Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help in locat...
Oct 08, 2023
County of Grande Prairie fire departments holding open houses for Fire Prevention Week
The County of Grande Prairie is celebrating Fire Prevention Week with community events at various stations and partner departments. This year's theme is "Cooking safety starts with you! Pay Attention ...
Oct 08, 2023
Hockey, soccer, curling this weekend
Storm The Storm hosts Blackfalds Friday. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. at the Bonnett's Energy Centre. Grande Prairie has won three in a row and is now 3-3 on the season. NWJHL In the Northwest Junior H...
Oct 06, 2023