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County Regional Fire Services sees uptick in calls in early 2019

It's was a busy first half of 2019 for County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Services.Fire Chief Dan Verdun presented to council Monday as part of a bi-annual update, which showed area fire departmen...

Aug 27, 2019 Photo: Shaun Penner

Sod turned on Grande Prairie's newest school

The sod has officially been turned on the brand-new K-9 catholic school in the O'Brien Lake area.Monday morning dignitaries from the Grande Prairie and District Catholic School Division were joined by...

Aug 26, 2019 (photo credit to Jeromy Corrigan)

Teddy for Toonie fundraiser to donate some funds to Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation

For the first time in the 20 year history of the ATB Financial Teddy for a Toonie fundraising campaign, money raised in Grande Prairie will stay in the community.Close to $56,000 was raised in Grande ...

Aug 26, 2019 Photo credit: ATB Financial/Facebook

North End Condo Fire Under Investigation

A Saturday afternoon fire at a north end condominium complex caused significant damage to one unit, and slight damage to a neighbouring property. Grande Prairie Fire Department crews were alerted abou...

Aug 25, 2019 Photo courtesy Facebook

Work Underway on New Dressing Room for Vipers

Back in March the Sundown Oilfield Services Sexsmith Vipers were granted $12,500 from the County of Grande Prairie to go towards a new dressing room at the Sexsmith arena.Fast forward to today and the...

Aug 25, 2019 Photo credit to the Sundown Oilfield Services Sexsmith Vipers

Phone Service Down in Sucker Creek area

UPDATE - Land line and cell phone service has been restored in that area. 9-1-1 service is also fully operational again. Telus is working to restore landline and cell phone service to approximately 75...

Aug 24, 2019

Final day of Pack it for Pets in support of In the Woods Animal Rescue

Suzie Q's Auto Detailing is hoping to fully "Pack it for Pets" today in support of In the Woods Animal Rescue.The business has been seeking donations to fill a cargo trailer full of pet necessities si...

Aug 24, 2019 A donation made to the cause from Stahl Peterbilt (Photo: Facebook / Pack it for Pets)

HD Ride 4A Cure to be held on Saturday

This Saturday, the Peace Country Chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada are hosting their 10th annual HD Ride 4A Cure at the Teepee Creek Stampede Grounds. Huntington disease (HD) is a hereditary...

Aug 23, 2019

Highway 40 near Grande Cache to have substantial repairs

Drivers heading between Grande Cache and Grande Prairie can expect single lane, alternating traffic in the Sheep Creek Provincial Recreation Area for the next several months.The road has been reduced ...

Aug 23, 2019

Grande Prairie crushes thousands of Teen Burgers Thursday during Burgers to Beat MS

It was lined up out the door for teen burgers Thursday at Grande Prairie A&W restaurants. Thursday's Burgers to Beat MS raised $66,181 through city A&W locations. The north side location alone...

Aug 23, 2019 The north location was lined up out the door Thursday evening.