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Local sunflower field more than just a picturesque site

County of Grande Prairie farmer, Ken Drysdale of Kendal Farms Ltd. planted over two million seeds this spring for a beautiful sunflower field that is in full bloom now. The field is bordered by two pa...

Aug 31, 2022

School zones are back in effect

The City of Grande Prairie would like to remind residents that school zones are back in effect.They are in effect any school day from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the maximum speed is 30km/h.Drivers are...

Aug 31, 2022

Peace region expected to have highest yields in the province

AFSC and the Alberta Crop Reporting program have indicated they believe the Peace region will have the best yields compared to regional long-term averages this year. As of August 23, a yield index of ...

Aug 30, 2022

One dead after Friday evening collision near Bezanson

A 60-year-old Grande Prairie man is dead following a two-vehicle crash near Bezanson on Friday night.RCMP say at around 8:20 on Friday night, a pickup was traveling eastbound on Highway 43 and attempt...

Aug 29, 2022

The Grande Prairie Storm added a new Director of Personnel

The Grande Prairie Storm has made some changes on and off the ice for their first normal season of hockey after a 'strange' two years.Losing their captain, Nathaniel Bierd, and adding a new Director o...

Aug 27, 2022

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland visits home

There was a busy itinerary for Chrystia Freeland's day in Grande Prairie on Friday, August 26. The Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Finance made her way close back to her roots, born an...

Aug 26, 2022

Grande Prairie anesthesiologist becomes first Indigenous president of CMA

On August 22, 2022, Dr. Alika Lafontaine, an anesthesiologist in Grande Prairie, was inducted as the first Indigenous president in the 155 years of the Canadian Medical Associations' history.He was bo...

Aug 26, 2022

Former AHS North Zone top doctor facing more charges for sexual offences involving children

The Grande Prairie Special Investigative Unit has laid additional charges on the former AHS North Zone top doctor, who was medical lead for over 16 years. Following the initial investigation in 2021 o...

Aug 25, 2022

Grande Prairie celebrates Independence Day of Ukraine

The 31st Independence Day of Ukraine was August 24, and to raise awareness and show solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the City of Grande Prairie held an Independence day celebration at City Hall....

Aug 25, 2022

Fire advisory in Grande Prairie Forest Area

Due to the upcoming forecasted hot and dry weather, the Grande Prairie Forest Area is now under a fire advisory and the wildfire danger classified as very high. All fire permits have been suspended wi...

Aug 24, 2022