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B.C. murder suspect with Grande Prairie connection arrested in California

A man wanted in connection with a first-degree murder charge in British Columbia has been arrested in California.Police in the United States say 28-year-old Brandon Teixeira is in prison pending extra...

Dec 03, 2019 Teixeira was wanted for the 2017 murder of 28-year-old Nicholas Khabra in Surrey B.C.

RCMP search warrant leads to drug and weapons seizures and charges

The Grande Prairie RCMP Drug Unit with assistance from the General Investigation Section and the Crime Reduction Unit conducted searches on two separate apartments and one vehicle November 22. The sea...

Dec 02, 2019 Photo courtesy of the Grande Prairie RCMP

Grande Prairie man charged in stolen property investigation

Grande Prairie RCMP say a tip about stolen property being stored at a city residence has led to charges against a 46-year-old man.The tip came in earlier this fall. A search of the home on Saturday tu...

Dec 02, 2019 Photo supplied by Grande Prairie RCMP

Peace Wapiti Public School Division loses $2-million in grants

Cuts in Budget 2019 have caused a loss of three major grants to school divisions across the province, including the Peace Wapiti Public School Division.School Divisions were expecting to lose the $730...

Dec 02, 2019 Peace Wapiti Public School Division

GP-Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin named to new leadership position

The MP for Grande Prairie-Mackenzie, Chris Warkentin, has recently undergone a position change within the Conservative Party to the Caucus-Opposition Leader's Office Co-ordinator.The new position mean...

Dec 02, 2019 Photo from the Chris Warkentin Facebook page

McDonald excited to return to Grande Prairie for 3-D Childrens Society Charity Gala

Stories about the hey days of the Battle of Alberta will be flowing on Monday night when former members of both the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames are in attendance at the 3D Children's Society Ch...

Dec 01, 2019

Local film maker receives funding for web series pilot

A local filmmaker is one of 40 chosen to receive funding from the TELUS STORYHIVE service.Mariah Braun, a filmmaker based in Grande Prairie, says the $20,000 in funding will be used to create the pilo...

Dec 01, 2019 Screenshot from the pitch video for Life Without Diagnosis

Beaverlodge fire fighters to collect for food bank on Monday

Firefighters in Beaverlodge are holding their annual food drive in support of the Beaverlodge Christmas Hamper and Food Bank.The Beaverlodge Fire Department has partnered with the Beaverlodge Alliance...

Nov 30, 2019

Comp High went under hold and secure as RCMP investigated threats

Grande Prairie's Composite High School went into a hold and secure early this afternoon. Grande Prairie RCMP Constable, Candace Hrdlicka says the school imposed the hold and secure shortly after noon,...

Nov 29, 2019

Hythe hosting Christmas Tree Drop Saturday

Hythe is getting a giant Christmas tree again this year.The second annual Christmas Tree Drop will be held Saturday.A 42-foot high tree from a farm in the Valhalla area will be lowered onto a stand se...

Nov 29, 2019 Photo from a video posted to the Village of Hythe Facebook page