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Mobile Outreach undergoing service change
The Grande Prairie Police Service has announced changes to Mobile Outreach.The Service will now operate Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will continue to serve as "a diversion program, focus...
Mar 17, 2026 GP Mobile Outreach (Image Credit: GPPS)

City of Grande Prairie joins Fair Electricity Distribution Alliance
Multiple Peace Region municipalities and chambers of commerce have joined a coalition raising awareness about differing electricity distribution rates in Alberta.The Fair Electricity Distribution Alli...
Mar 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Fair Electricity Distribution Alliance)

New trades-based charter school opening in Grande Prairie
A new trades-focused public charter school is coming to Grande Prairie.Based out of the former Harry Balfour School building, the Grande Prairie Technical Institute is a Grade 7-12 charter school focu...
Mar 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Grande Prairie Technical Institute)

Alberta NDP, advocates call on province to take action on accessibility standards
Disability advocates and the Alberta NDP are calling on the government to up its game when it comes to accessibility, saying it comes down to giving people dignity. Alberta is one of just two province...
Mar 17, 2026 Alberta Legislature

Provincial government allocating $275M into provincial parks
The Government of Alberta is set to invest $275 million over the next three years into provincial parks and public land infrastructure.If the 2026 budget is passed, the funds will go towards supportin...
Mar 16, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 220928122 © David Butler | Dreamstime.com)

Lumber Barons win NWJHL Championship
The La Crete Lumber Barons are this years NWJHL Champions after completing a sweep of the Fort St. John Huskies.The Lumber Barons captured the win Saturday night (March 14) with a score of 6-2 in the ...
Mar 16, 2026 (Image Credit: La Crete Lumber Barons Facebook)

NWPSA holing Excellence Awards April 10
The Students' Association of Northwestern Polytechnic will be holding their annual Excellence Awards next month.The annual fundraiser and awards show supports the on-campus food pantry for students in...
Mar 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Students' Association of Northwestern Polytechnic)

Spirit River Emergency Complex without on-site doctor Mar. 15-16
Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure physician coverage, Alberta Health Services is advising that the Central Peace Health Complex will be without an on-site doctor in their...
Mar 15, 2026 (Image Credit: Alberta Health Services)

GPPS' third recruit class and sixth experienced officers class graduate
Grande Prairie Police Service's third class of recruits has graduated.The 10 officers were honoured at a ceremony at Bonnetts Energy Centre Friday, Mar. 13, with local dignitaries, friends and family ...
Mar 15, 2026 (Image Credit: Everything GP Staff/Nathaniel Leigh)

Peace County Classic Agri-Show wrapping up Mar. 14
Saturday, Mar. 14 is the last day of the 2026 Peace Country Classic Agri-Show.The 40th annual event brings together farmers, ranchers, families, and businesses as they showcase farming and agriculture...
Mar 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Everything GP Staff/Nathaniel Leigh)