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2020-21 Alberta budget to be unveiled today

Today is budget day in Alberta.The provincial government will outline its spending plan for the 2020-21 fiscal year this afternoon.Finance Minister and GP-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews says while there may ...

Feb 27, 2020

Radbourne to be inducted into Hockey Legends of Grande Prairie

A man who started playing minor hockey in Grande Prairie in 1960, and is still involved in the sport today, is the newest inductee in the Hockey Legends of Grande Prairie.Lorne Radbourne was a player,...

Feb 26, 2020

County to subsidize wastewater rates in Clairmont

The County of Grande Prairie will be subsidizing the wastewater rates in the Hamlet of Clairmont, to the tune of $200,000.New infrastructure installed in Clairmont has caused an increase to rates, and...

Feb 26, 2020

Submission deadline extended for Reel Shorts Film Festival's local producers

Peace Country film makers will have a little bit more time to submit their entry for this year's Reel Shorts Film Festival.Over 5,100 entries from over 133 countries were submitted prior the regular d...

Feb 26, 2020

Pink Shirt Day supports anti-bullying at local schools

Today is Pink Shirt Day, a day where school staff and students, as well as community members, are encouraged to wear pink to show support for anti-bullying. Bob Stewart, Superintendent of the Peace Wa...

Feb 26, 2020 The message for this year's Pink Shirt Day is "Lift Each Other Up".

Town of Beaverlodge continues to work on water main issue

The Town of Beaverlodge says Public Works is continuing to work on a water main break issue. On Monday night, the Town said the break had been repaired and that they would begin pressuring up the wate...

Feb 25, 2020 Facebook / Town of Beaverlodge

GPREP prepares for 2020, proposes change to bylaw

The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) is continuing training and recruitment efforts, to ensure there are proper responses to large scale emergencies or disasters in the region. GP...

Feb 25, 2020 gprep.ca

New water tender stationed at the Sexsmith Fire Department

A new fire fighting unit has been delivered to the Sexsmith Fire Hall. Though it will be stationed in Sexsmith, it will be able to serve the County of Grande Prairie in emergencies. "As demand grows a...

Feb 25, 2020 Photo courtesy of the County of Grande Prairie

Beaverlodge Regional High School closed again Tuesday due to water main issue

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division says Beaverlodge Regional High School will be closed again Tuesday, as the town continues to finalize the repairs on a water main break in the area of the schoo...

Feb 25, 2020 Photo: Town of Beaverlodge

City Council to request AUMA's support against potential Provincial changes to local elections

At Monday's meeting, Grande Prairie City Council approved a Request For Decision (RFD) that supports the City's stance on the province's proposed changes to municipal elections.It will now be presente...

Feb 24, 2020 Photo: EverythingGP Staff