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Enviroment Canada not expecting a flash freeze in the Peace
Despite the current freeze-thaw cycle, the Peace region is experiencing; Environment Canada does not expect a flash freeze. Environment Canada says a flash freeze comes when temperatures drop 10-12 de...
Jan 30, 2025
Aquatera charges for water, wastewater and garbage collection to increase in Grande Prairie, recycling charge dropping
City council approved amendments to the utility bylaw at Monday's meeting.The changes include increases to water, wastewater and garbage collection charges but a decrease for the recycling charge.Once...
Jan 28, 2025
Peavey Industries confirms closure of 96 stores across Canada
Peavey Industries has confirmed that it will close 90 Peavey Mart locations and six MainStreet Hardware locations across Canada. The Red Deer-based company issued a statement just after 8 p.m. Monday ...
Jan 27, 2025
Team Skrlik wins 2025 Alberta Women's Provincial Championship
Peace Region women, Nampa's Kayla and Ashton Skrlik, are set to represent the province once again at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts next month. Team Skrlik went 4-4 in their first Hearts appearance...
Jan 27, 2025
Missing woman being looked for by High Prairie RCMP
Update at 3:00 p.m. January 26, 2025 - High Prairie RCMP would like to thank the media and public for their assistance in this matter. Jessica McSweeney has been located safe.-------------------Mounti...
Jan 26, 2025
Grande Prairie man wanted on Canada-wide warrant
A man that allegedly published images of an underage minor being sexually assaulted back in 2022 is currently being looked for by authorities after failing to appear in court.Grande Prairie resident, ...
Jan 24, 2025
Faust RCMP stunting traffic stop leads to drug seizure
Faust RCMP have seized a large amount of drugs and cash, after conducting a traffic stop in High Prairie on Monday, January 20. Faust Mounties, with help from the Lakeshore Regional Police, and High P...
Jan 24, 2025
Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce not yet worrying about potential U.S. tariffs
The Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce is using this looming 25 per cent U.S. tariff threat, as a chance to learn and conduct better business. The Chamber's board chair, Jon Anderson, say...
Jan 23, 2025
Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce launches Tariff survey
The Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce wants to assess the potential impacts of US President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian products.In partnership wit...
Jan 22, 2025
Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED piloting new AHS initiative
A Peace region hospital is a part of Alberta Health Services' newest pilot project to "help improve support in emergency departments."The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital will now pilot the new Virtual ...
Jan 21, 2025