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Town of Grimshaw RCMP detachment open Mar. 4
The Grimshaw RCMP detachment will be open to the public Wednesday, Mar. 4.The detachment's front-desk has been closed since mid February when they switched to a new Community Priorities Plan.This chan...
Mar 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Grimshaw)

City of Grande Prairie celebrates 2025 Volunteer Awards
City Council shared the winners of the 2025 Volunteer Awards last night (Monday, Mar. 2), during their regular council meeting. Margaret Bowes received the George Repka Outstanding Achievement Award, ...
Mar 03, 2026 Award presentation

Alberta minister optimistic about ER doctor deal, doesn't blame physicians for delay
Alberta Hospitals Minister Matt Jones says he doesn't blame doctors for the delay in a core initiative to address extreme pressures in the province's emergency departments. Jones says he's optimistic ...
Mar 03, 2026 Matt Jones, Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)

Fairview RCMP make a pair of unrelated arrests while executing a warrant
A prolific offender and wanted individual was arrested after Fairview RCMP executed an arrest warrant at a residence on Thursday, Feb. 26. Mounties say the warrant was successful and 40-year-old Bonni...
Mar 03, 2026 RCMP (Image Credit: EGP Staff)

Twelve-year sentence in sexual assault case involving former Grande Cache EA
Alberta Justice says a 12-year jail sentence has been handed down in a sexual assault and child pornography case involving a former educational assistant out of Grande Cache.JJ Lenin Butler was given ...
Mar 03, 2026 (Image Credit: EverythingGP staff.)

Alberta's premier says conflict in Iran underscores need for new Canadian pipeline
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the war in Iran underscores the need for a new pipeline connecting her province's oil reserves to the West Coast. The threat of shipping disruptions have seen globa...
Mar 02, 2026 Alberta’s government announced significant investments to advance cardiac and intensive care services in southern Alberta on Monday, March 2, 2026. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)

Total lunar eclipse set for early Tuesday morning
If you are willing to stay up late tonight, you can witness a special lunar event. The Weather Network is offering tips on how to view the total lunar eclipse, which will take place early Tuesday morn...
Mar 02, 2026 A blood moon will be visible early Tuesday morning, Mar. 3, 2026. (Image Credit: (c) Allnaturalbeth | Dreamstime.com)

Greenview Fire-Rescue Services reminding residents to have fire permits before conducting burns
With wildfire season having officially started Sunday, Mar. 1, the Greenview Fire-Rescue Services is reminding residents of the importance of fire permits.The majority of Greenview is within multiple ...
Mar 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Greenview Fire-Rescue Services)

Al's News, Legion given awards by the DownTown Association
A couple of mainstays in downtown Grande Prairie have been given awards by the DownTown Association.Al's News has been given the Art Ouellette Memorial Award in recognition of what the association cal...
Mar 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith)

Peace River RCMP ask for publics help regarding stolen ski-doo
Police officers in Peace River are asking for the public's assistance with information a stolen ski-doo. On Monday, Feb. 23, Mounties got a report from a homeowner in the area of 79 Ave, who awoke to ...
Mar 01, 2026