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ATA releases statement on Tumbler Ridge school shooting
The Alberta Teachers' Association is expressing their sympathies and extending condolences following the mass shooting involving Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Feb. 10, 2026. The statement is as fo...
Feb 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Alberta Teachers' Association)

Grande Prairie has sixth-lowest average rent in country says latest rental report
Grande Prairie is sixth on the list of cities with the lowest rents, according to the newest National Rental Report.The report, compiled by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, says the average rent for apartme...
Feb 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith)

Town of Peace River temporarily closing 96 street for watermain repair work
The Town of Peace River will be temporarily closing a section of 96 Street Wednesday, Feb. 11.Town crews will be conducting water main repair work between 88 Avenue and 89 Avenue.Officials say school ...
Feb 11, 2026 Road Closure, Feb. 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Peace River)

Alberta's Smith says 'significant' deficits to come, rules out tax hikes and big cuts
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says ``significant'' deficits are in store for her province as it tries to grapple with low oil prices. The government's new budget is set to be unveiled later this mont...
Feb 10, 2026 Alberta Legislature

Grande Prairie-Greenview Corridor leading non-metro housing growth
Invest Northwest Alberta is celebrating significant growth in the Grande Prairie-Greenview Corridor.In 2025 the combine region recorded 579 housing starts, an over 60 per cent increase from 2024.Offic...
Feb 10, 2026 (Image Credit: Invest NW Alberta)

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food releases statement on Canada's Agriculture Day 2026
February 10, 2026, marks Canada's 10th annual Agriculture Day. Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Health MacDonald has released a statement in recognition of the day and what it means to Ca...
Feb 10, 2026

Aquatera launches new Battery Donation Program
The Peace Region will have another avenue of recycling old batteries without harming the environment, and proceeds from collection will support local community organizations. Aquatera says it is launc...
Feb 09, 2026 (Image Credit: Aquatera)

Eastlink Centre Lazy River reopens after six-month closure
The Eastlink Centre has re-opended the Aquatics areas Lazy River after an extended closure. Back in September, during their annual aquatic maintenance shutdown, staff found the liner for the Lazy Rive...
Feb 09, 2026 Eastlink Centre (Image Credit: EGP Staff)

Storm sweep Canucks in weekend doubleheader
The Grande Prairie Storm are on a four game win streak following a double-defeat of Calgary this weekend at Bonnetts Energy Centre. The Storm hosted the Canucks on Saturday and Sunday. Grande Prairie ...
Feb 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Grande Prairie Storm Facebook)

Town of Peace River developing volunteer Policing Committee
The Town of Peace River is seeking residents interested in helping to set local policing priorities.The Town is forming the Peace River Policing Committee to represent community concerns and support t...
Feb 08, 2026