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$593,000 brought in at 2026 Grande Prairie Stompede Tarp Auction Gala
As we inch closer to the start of the 2026 World Professional Chuckwagon Association's racing season, the second Canvas Auction took place in Grande Prairie over the weekend.The 2026 Grande Prairie St...
Apr 13, 2026 (Image Credit: WPCA)
Arrest made in 2023 Grande Cache Homicide
An arrest has been made in a 2023 homicide in Grande Cache.On Feb. 21, 2023, Grande Cache RCMP received connected calls about a deceased male located in the driveway of a residence and a burning vehic...
Apr 10, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 326658606 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)
AJHL North Final continues in Whitecourt
Game 5 of the AJHL North final kicks off tonight down in Whitecourt with the series tied at two-all. This is a big difference from last year when these two teams met in the North final, as the Storm w...
Apr 10, 2026 GP Storm (Image Credit: EGP Staff)
GP RCMP "commendation for selfless actions" according to ASIRT
Alberta's Serious Incident Response Team has determined Grande Prairie RCMP members acted lawfully and should be praised for their actions on Nov. 10, 2025.In ASIRT'S report, they say the Affected Per...
Apr 09, 2026 ASIRT (Image Credit: ASIRT)
2026 Canadian Masters Championship underway at GP Curling Centre
The 2026 Canadian Masters Curling Championships will continue on at the Grande Prairie Curling Centre through to Sunday, Apr. 12.Draw times are 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily, with 22 men's an...
Apr 09, 2026 Grande Prairie Curling Centre (Image Credit: EGP Staff)
Long weekend liqour and cannabis ban for Banff National Park campers
Spending a long weekend in Banff National Park campground in 2026 will be peaceful for campers.Parks Canada has put a liquor and cannabis ban in 15 park campgrounds for three major long weekends. Camp...
Apr 09, 2026 (Image Credit: County of Grande Prairie)
Slow start to 2026 Peace Region wildfire season
Wildfire season started last month (Mar. 1) across the province. With the start of wildfire season, the Alberta government is reminding residents that fire permits are back in effect.They are also cau...
Apr 09, 2026 Wildfire helicopter (Image Credit: EGP Staff)
Alberta RCMP warns against speeding as road conditions improve
Alberta RCMP is reminding motorists to avoid speeding as the weather warms up and conditions improve.Mounties say exceeding posted speed limits is unsafe even during ideal conditions.In 2025, Alberta ...
Apr 08, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 232810585 © Iryna Tolmachova | Dreamstime.com)
Maskwa medical Centre board answers public questions
The Maskwa Medical Center's Board of Directors wants to clear up some misconceptions about the project.The board has released a statement addressing common questions and stressing that the centre is n...
Apr 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Maskwa Medical Centre)
St. Andrew's School teacher nominated for Excellence in Catholic Education Award
Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has announced its nominee for the 2025-2026 Excellence in Catholic Education Award.Presented annually by the Council of Catholic School Superintendents of Albert...
Apr 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Holy Family Catholic Regional Division)