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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)
24-hour Fairview Health Complex ED disruption
The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be doctor-less for 24 hours starting this morning (Thursday, Apr. 16).Starting at 7 a.m. the ED will be without an on-site physician until 7 a.m. ...
Apr 16, 2026 Fairview Health Complex (Image Credit: EGP Staff)
Highway 40 south of Grande Prairie closed after collision
UPDATE: Grande Prairie RCMP say they are on the scene of "a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 40, just north of Township Road 690.""A collision reconstructionist is en route, and traffic is b...
Apr 15, 2026 (Image Credit: 511 Alberta.)
Water levels unsafe at Grimshaw Drainage ditch
The Town of Grimshaw is advising residents to use caution when in the area of the drainage ditch on the west side of the community.They warn with spring runoff underway and snow continuing to melt, wa...
Apr 15, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Grimshaw)