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Terry Fox Run to take place in Grande Prairie September 14
The Terry Fox Run is happening in Grande Prairie Sunday, September 14.The annual event brings Canadians together as they work run to raise funds for the fight against cancer, in memory of the iconic T...
Sep 12, 2025

Second class of Grande Prairie Police Service recruits graduates
The Grande Prairie Police Service's second class of new recruits has graduated.The 14 officers were honored at a ceremony at Teresa Sargent Hall Friday, September 12, with local dignitaries and friend...
Sep 12, 2025

City of Grande Prairie launches indoor soccer pitch naming rights opportunity
The City of Grande Prairie and Swan City Football Club are searching for a naming rights holder for the indoor soccer pitch.The pitch serves as a central hub for sports and recreation in Grande Prairi...
Sep 12, 2025

County of Grande Prairie Nomination Day approaching
County of Grande Prairie residents interested in running for County Council will have until Sept. 22 to enter the race.The Nomination Day deadline is Sept. 22 at noon, with nine vacant councillor posi...
Sep 12, 2025

Special air quality statement in effect
A special air quality statement has been issued for the Peace Region by Enviroment Canada. Currently, the air quality health index has Grande Prairie rated at 6.0, sitting at moderate. Limited visibil...
Sep 12, 2025

Very high wildfire hazard in the GPFA
The wildfire hazard is now very high in the Grande Prairie Forest Area. An evacuation alert remains in place for the Nose Creek Subdivision. The 45-hectare fire is located 12 kilometres northwest of t...
Sep 12, 2025

Chamber organizing three municipal election events
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce has scheduled three municipal election events ahead of the Oct. 20 vote. The first is a Town of Sexsmith Municipal Election Forum set for Oct. 1. ...
Sep 12, 2025

Volunteers wanted for TD Tree Days Sept. 14
Those wanting to roll up their sleeves and help enhance community green spaces are being asked to come help out on Sunday, September 14, for TD Tree Days in Grande Prairie. The event is taking place f...
Sep 12, 2025

Food Bank Drive on Sept. 11
Volunteers will be collecting donations tonight (Thursday, September 11) during the annual Rotary Community Food Drive.Teams of volunteers will be going door to door. Anyone who wants to can also make...
Sep 11, 2025

NWP and Aquatera Utilities announce new Water Technician Certificate
Northwestern Polytechnic is developing a new program through a partnership with Aquatera Utilities.The new Water and Wastewater Technician certificate is a 12-month program to train Level 1 Technician...
Sep 11, 2025