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Swan City Rotary Club cancels 2020 Cash and Camping Lottery due to COVID-19

The Swan City Rotary Club announced it will be cancelling the 2020 Cash and Camping Lottery due to the COVID-19 pandemic.In a release, the Rotary Club says they decided to cancel due to health risks, ...

Mar 24, 2020

Get outside but keep your distance from others: Hinshaw

Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health says it is important to get outside but maintaining your social distance from others remains imperative.Dr. Deena Hinshaw remarked during her daily COVID-19 u...

Mar 24, 2020 The trails through Muskoseepi Park were quiet late Tuesday morning, perhaps because of the snowy conditions (Photo: Shaun Penner)

Rental rates down during COVID-19 pandemic

Grande Prairie saw rental rates drop this month, with one-bedroom rates going down by 2.2 per cent month over month, and two bedrooms dropping by 1 per cent.Overall, the national average for rent in C...

Mar 24, 2020

Odyssey House to continue operations as need for services could increase

Women and children seeking shelter and support from domestic abuse will still be able to access Odyssey House during the COVID-19 pandemic.Director of Communications for Odyssey House, Makayla Marcott...

Mar 24, 2020 Odyssey House (Facebook)

Rotary House taking precautions to protect against COVID-19

Rotary House is doing what they can to stop the spread of COVID-19, and support those who use their facility. Kathy Lambert, Executive Director with Rotary House, says they have a pandemic plan in pla...

Mar 24, 2020 Photo: Shaun Penner

GPREP launches community care program for those at risk during COVID-19

The six partner municipalities of the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership have launched a program to ensure that residents will have access to essential items like food and medication during...

Mar 23, 2020 gprep.ca

One new case of COVID-19 in North, province amends self-isolation timelines

The Province of Alberta added 42 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the provincial total to 301 cases. The North Zone, meantime, added one new cases for March 23, bringing the total t...

Mar 23, 2020

MD of Greenview declares State of Local Emergency

As COVID-19 continues to spread across Alberta, the Municipal District of Greenview has declared a State of Local Emergency.By doing this, the MD may take any action it deems necessary to deal with th...

Mar 23, 2020 MD of Greenview declares State of Local Emergency. Photo Credit: MD of Greenview

Local stores reduce hours, add extra time for seniors amid COVID-19

Local grocery stores are taking new measures in response to COVID-19.Below is a list of store changes happening in Grande Prairie and around the Peace Region.Save-on-Foods:Save-on-Foods has reduced it...

Mar 23, 2020 Save on Foods in Grande Prairie. Photo Credit: Shane Clausing

City extends cancellation deadline for Tax Installment Payment Plan

The City of Grande Prairie is extending its cancellation deadline for those using the Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP).The Tax Instalment Payment Plan lets residents pay their property taxes to the...

Mar 23, 2020