Author Archives: Curtis Galbraith

Peace Agronomy Update set for January 31
The North Peace Applied Research Association will host its 2025 Peace Agronomy Update January 31 in Fairview at the Dunvegan Inn and Suites. It will start at 9 a.m. and go until 4:30. Drainage, pests ...
Jan 14, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits President-elect Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met President-elect Donald Trump on the evening of Jan. 11 at Trump-owned Mar-a-lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Smith and Trump also met at his golf club on the morn...
Jan 12, 2025

Ukrainian-Canadians urge ongoing support for country amid political shifts
OTTAWA - The Liberal party's political upheaval and Donald Trump's return to the White House have Ukrainian-Canadians hoping Ottawa's support for Ukraine remains firm. "We think that Canada is at its ...
Jan 09, 2025

Newly recruited psychiatrist practicing in Grande Prairie
Access to mental health services in Grande Prairie have improved with the arrival of a newly recruited psychiatrist. Dr. Mohamed Jebril Benelmokhtar has begun practicing at the Grande Prairie Regional...
Dec 19, 2024

Man wanted on outstanding warrants arrested by Grande Prairie RCMP
Grande Prairie RCMP say they have arrested a man wanted on 14 outstanding warrants. Mounties say they received a report on December 11 just before 3 p.m. of someone breaching a probation order. Detail...
Dec 17, 2024

UPDATE: Lakeshore Regional Police say missing man found safe
UPDATE: Police say Edward Calliou has been located and is safe. Lakeshore Regional Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 53-year-old man. Edward Calliou was last seen just befo...
Dec 14, 2024

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