Author Archives: Curtis Galbraith
Alberta RCMP issue over 1,900 tickets during National Safe Driving Week
The Alberta RCMP issued 1,933 tickets during National Safe Driving Week from Dec. 1 to 7. They took part in the initiative that included police forces from across the country. Of the tickets issued, 1...
Dec 11, 2024
South Peace Regional Archives closed due to flooding
The South Peace Regional Archives will be closed until further notice due to flooding. The archives will be working to evaluate the damages caused by the flooding and undertaking any required clean-up...
Dec 04, 2024
Three teams bring home medals from Volleyball Provincials
St. Joe's wins 3A gold Grande Prairie's St. Joe's Senior Girls volleyball team came home from Ponoka this past weekend without losing a game. The Sr. Girls are the 2024 3A Volleyball Provincial Champi...
Nov 25, 2024
CKC Advisory Committee looking to add members
The City of Grande Prairie's Community Knowledge Campus Advisory Committee is looking to add five new members by the end of the month. Residents with a passion for sports, recreation, and the future o...
Nov 24, 2024
Big Country, Rewind among 51 Pattison Media radio stations added by iHeartRadio
Bell Media's iHeartRadio Canada and Pattison media announced on Wednesday that Pattison Media's 51 radio stations are now available on the iHeartRadio Canada platform. That includes Big Country 93.1 a...
Nov 21, 2024
Alberta forecasts $4.6B surplus, warns of budget pressures
Although the Government of Alberta is reporting a growing budget surplus, it says it needs to continue being careful going forward. The province says its projected surplus will be $4.6 billion at the ...
Nov 21, 2024
Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony held at Grande Prairie's Veterans Memorial Park
Grande Prairie's Veterans Memorial Park & Interpretive Centre hosted a ceremony for Indigenous Veterans Day on Friday, November 8. Representatives from multiple levels of government as well as loc...
Nov 08, 2024
Project PEACE holding Men's Mental Health Hockey Night Nov. 10
In recognition of November's status as men's Mental Health Month, Project PEACE is hosting a free hockey event in Grimshaw on Sunday. Attendees will be able to support men's mental health while attend...
Nov 08, 2024
Remembrance Day ceremonies in Grande Prairie area
There will be many ceremonies held throughout the greater Grande Prairie area communities on Monday November 11, to commemorate Remembrance Day. Legion Ceremony The Bonnetts Energy Centre in downtown ...
Nov 08, 2024
Heavy police presence in Grouard
Update at 10 a.m. - The High Prairie RCMP say they have apprehended a suspect and they are now in police custody. This incident is now over. More details from RCMP about this investigation are anticip...
Nov 08, 2024