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$100,000 reward for tips leading to missing man's whereabouts on 25th anniversary of disappearance
On November 24, 1997, 26-year-old Danny Gaulton was last seen at the now-demolished Park Hotel in Grande Prairie. It has now been 25 years since anyone has heard from him or the location of his wherea...
Nov 24, 2022

Spirit River man wins $1 million lottery prize
A Spirit River man is one million dollars richer after purchasing a winning ticket in the October 7th LottoMAX draw. Remee Richard's ticket matched the winning numbers for one of the Maxmillions prize...
Nov 24, 2022

Mounties seek suspect in alleged sexual assault incident
The Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted in an alleged sexual assault.Police say on October 19, an individual got into a vehicle with a male in the area...
Nov 23, 2022

Premier promises inflation relief in television address
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith has announced a batch of inflation-fighting relief aid for Albertans, particularly for families, seniors and the vulnerable. Smith, in a televised address, says there...
Nov 22, 2022

Peace River MLA selected as new Deputy Whip for UCP
A Peace region MLA is the new Deputy Whip of the United Conservative Party. Peace River MLA Dan Williams has been selected by his fellow caucus members to the position on Tuesday.In a news release, Wi...
Nov 22, 2022

Drugs and handgun seized during traffic stop in Grande Prairie
Multiple charges have been laid against two people following a traffic stop conducted in Grande Prairie's north end on November 3.At around 9:30 p.m. that evening, Grande Prairie RCMP says they pulled...
Nov 21, 2022

RCMP hosting five town halls to receive public feedback
Five town halls will be hosted over a week-long period by the Grande Prairie RCMP, to speak with the public about how they can better serve the community.Superintendent Lee Brachman says the RCMP's in...
Nov 20, 2022

Potential 2023 tax increase at 1.71% as city hall budget talks conclude
Grande Prairie ratepayers are looking at a potential 1.71 per cent tax increase for 2023.Four days of city hall budget talks wrapped up Friday morning.The potential increase was at three per cent when...
Nov 18, 2022

More time needed for city budget talks
Budget talks at Grande Prairie City Hall are going into overtime.The deliberations were scheduled to run for three days but will go into a fourth day today (Friday, November 18). Council made some cha...
Nov 18, 2022

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign kicks off for 2022
The Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle campaign in Grande Prairie officially kicked off Thursday morning as Mayor Jackie Clayton made the first donation for this year into one of the iconic red kettles...
Nov 17, 2022