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Peace River man charged in relation to wildfire North of Sexsmith
A 38-year-old Peace River man has been charged in relation to a wildfire last summer just north of Sexsmith. According to RCMP, a fleet vehicle was stolen from the Alberta Wildfire compound in Peace R...
May 12, 2022
Specialized Grande Prairie RCMP unit for sexual and domestic violence transitions to full time
The Alberta RCMP has established a Special Investigative Unit at Grande Prairie's RCMP detachment to focus on investigating sexual assault and domestic violence. The SIU is within the Grande Prairie R...
May 11, 2022
Grande Prairie Mayor thinks a 0% tax increase makes this area more appealing to investors
Grande Prairie's Mayor says for the community to be successful; businesses need to be successful.Jackie Clayton was talking about a recent council decision to reserve funds to give a 0 per cent tax in...
May 11, 2022
Access to O'Brien Provincial Park closed after signs of bear activity
Alberta Fish and Wildlife has closed access to O'Brien Provincial Park located on the Wapiti River south of Grande Prairie.The closure comes after Grande Prairie RCMP reported bear activity in the are...
May 10, 2022
Mobile Outreach Unit expands hours on weekend in Grande Prairie
On May 6, the City of Grande Prairie's Mobile Outreach Unit Program expanded it's hours of operation on Saturday and Sunday.The hours are now consistent with weekdays, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.MOP ...
May 10, 2022
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum gearing up for AGM and activity-filled summer
The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum will be holding its Annual General Meeting on May 19, 2022. New board members will be picked, and financial statements and a report on current and upcoming museum ...
May 09, 2022
DCOY Community Hub seeking support to reach $3.5 million goal
Much needed steps in the plan to restore and renovate the historical D Company Armouries building in Grande Prairie into a community hub are done, but now donations and supporters are wanted to kick o...
May 07, 2022
Unemployment rates drop nationally, provincially, locally
The economic region that includes Grande Prairie and the entire Peace region had the lowest unemployment rate in all of Alberta in the month of April. The local jobless rate dropped from 5.3 per cent ...
May 06, 2022
Local group fighting proposed location for a gun range
A newly formed group has gone to the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench, asking that a disposition given that would allow a gun range on Crown land in the County of Grande Prairie be cancelled.The Saddle ...
May 06, 2022
Friendship Centre marking fourth annual Red Dress Day
The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre is observing Red Dress Day with a five-kilometre run/walk partnered with Hug A Sister. May 5 is a day to raise awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Wome...
May 05, 2022