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Schaefer sets world burpee record

Stephen Schaefer has set a new world record.The Grande Prairie born and raised man, who is now serving as a police officer in Edmonton, officially completed 949 chest-to-ground burpees in one hour dur...

Dec 09, 2019 Stephen Schaefer is presented with his award for setting the world record of chest-to-ground burpees in one hour on Saturday in Edmonton (Photo: Twitter / @YEGPA)

Court update: Jail time after stolen property arrest, trial date set after what police called "a crime spree"

Alberta Justice says one of two people charged after what police described at the time as a "significant stolen property seizure" has been given a jail sentence in Grande Prairie court.Jeremi Daniel R...

Dec 09, 2019 Photo by Curtis Galbraith

Sexsmith Christmas Hamper Campaign receives second big donation from NTL Pipelines

The Sexsmith and Area Food Bank is celebrating after receiving a second large donation this past week.NTL Pipelines donated $15,000, which will go to the Sexsmith and Area Christmas Hamper Campaign. N...

Dec 08, 2019 Photo from the Town of Sexsmith Facebook Page

Charges laid in counterfeit cash sting

An investigation into recent activities involving counterfeit money has resulted in charges against two Grande Prairie residents. RCMP made the arrests outside of a Wembley home late Thursday afternoo...

Dec 07, 2019

St Mary's School wants an outdoor ice rink on the south field

St Mary's School in Sexsmith is appealing to the town for help establishing an outdoor skating rink on the school property.An outdoor skating rink has never been built at this site, and Chief Administ...

Dec 07, 2019

Clairmont Arena closed until further notice due to potential safety concerns

The arena in Clairmont has been closed until further notice due to a leaky roof and potential safety concerns.The County of Grande Prairie was notified by the Clairmont & District Agricultural Soc...

Dec 06, 2019 Clairmont Arena (Photo from the Clairmont Community Arena Facebook page)

Unemployment rate in GP area drops while Canada sees spike

The unemployment rate in the Grande Prairie area saw a slight decrease for the month of November, while the country as a whole saw the biggest monthly job loss since the financial crisis.The area that...

Dec 06, 2019 Canadian Press File Photo

Hiring more RCMP members to impact taxes in Beaverlodge says Mayor

One Peace Region Mayor says hiring more RCMP members will have "quite an impact" on his community.Beaverlodge's Gary Rycroft says his town having to pay for 10 per cent of the cost of hiring new Mount...

Dec 06, 2019

Winter driving and sidewalk clearing focuses of December's STEP and BEEP

Enforcement services will be focusing on winter driving for December's Selected Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), and Sidewalk Clearing for the month's Bylaw Enforcement Education Program (BEEP).Ser...

Dec 05, 2019

Volunteers desperately needed for Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign

The Salvation Army in Grande Prairie is calling for volunteers to help with the annual Christmas Kettle campaign.The not-for-profit is using the fundraiser to support programs and services operated in...

Dec 05, 2019 Betty Steel (L) and Gerrie Schubert (R) volunteering at the Christmas Kettle at the Co-Op