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County of Grande Prairie adopts new MDP
The County of Grande Prairie has adopted the new Municipal Development Plan.The plan was adopted during Monday's Special Council Meeting following a public hearing Mar. 9, and what county officials ca...
Apr 21, 2026 (Image Credit: County of Grande Prairie)

GPPS squad car damaged after wildlife hit & run
GPPS are reporting an unusual incident that led to the damage of one of its police cruisers over the weekend.Late Saturday night (Apr. 18), while travelling along 100 Ave, between 102 and 105 Street, ...
Apr 20, 2026 GPPS (Image Credit: GPPS)

Alberta's government says it will do away with twice-a-year time change
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith's government says Albertans will soon be ditching twice-a-year clock changes. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally confirmed Monday the province plans to stick with da...
Apr 20, 2026

BCEHS recognizes two Grande Prairie STARS employees
B.C. Emergency Health Services has given out some recognition for what it calls "exceptional service" during the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. Those recognized included two people from the STARS Air Ambul...
Apr 19, 2026 (Image Credit: STARS Air Ambulance.)

HFCRD announce new principal for St. Stephen's School
Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has announced a new principal for St. Stephen's School in Valleyview.Sandy Campbell will be taking the main role after serving as assistant principal since 2008....
Apr 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Holy Family Catholic Regional Division)

Hard 8 Indoor Rodeo on this weekend
The Hard 8 Indoor Rodeo is set for Friday, Apr. 17 and Saturday, Apr. 18 at Evergreen Park's Fosters Pavilion.Amateur competitors will take part in bull, bronc, and bareback riding, along with barrel ...
Apr 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Hard 8 Indoor Rodeo.)

Grande Prairie Storm end of season wrap-up
The Grande Prairie Storm's season came to an end after a crushing 2-1 overtime loss in Game 7 of the North final on Tuesday, Apr. 14. However, Executive Director Nicole Menzies said in a year-end inte...
Apr 17, 2026 GP Storm (Image Credit: EGP Staff)

County storm line flushing underway
Storm line flushing and inspections are underway in the County of Grande Prairie.Eight neighbourhoods will see crews first clean all lines to remove any buildup from snow or debris throughout the spri...
Apr 16, 2026

Société historique et généalogique de Smoky River receives provincial funding
A francophone organization in Smoky River, preserving the region's history and genealogy, has received funding from the province.Socit historique et gnalogique de Smoky River has received $33,417 from...
Apr 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Société historique et généalogique de Smoky River)

County of Grande Prairie to decommission Teepee Creek Water System
The County of Grande Prairie's Council has directed Administration to decommission the water system for the Hamlet of Teepee Creek.Funding will be provided to the nine active customers on the system t...
Apr 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Photo 777145 © Valdore | Dreamstime.com)