Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

GPPL officials raise concerns with new provincial legislation
Officials at the Grande Prairie Public Library have outlined several concerns with the province's Bill 28. The legislation has several sections, including one on public institutions. This will allow t...
May 15, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith.)

Road work season begins in the County of Grande Prairie
Road construction season in the County of Grande Prairie has officially begun.County crews will be working on nearly 40 projects from now until November, weather depending.In the 2026 Final Budget, Co...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: County of Grande Prairie)

Rainfall warning issued for northern Alberta
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for rainfall that spans the majority of Alberta's Peace Country and tracks east toward the Saskatchewan border. Rainfall amounts are expected to be betwe...
May 14, 2026

Gravel road bans lifted in County and City of Grande Prairie
The City and County of Grande Prairie have both lifted their gravel road bans from the spring melt season.Effective today (Thursday, May 14), gravel roads are back at 100 percent axle weight loading, ...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Grande Prairie)

GPPSD recognized by Alberta School Councils' Association
The Grande Prairie Public School Division is being recognized for fostering a strong collaboration between school councils, trustees, and senior administration.The division has been awarded the Albert...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: GPPSD)

Road construction season set to start in Grande Prairie
City Hall says the construction season is ready to start in Grande Prairie.There is a total of $28.5 million in the city's 2026 budget for infrastructure and road work.The city says in a news release ...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith.)

Temporary closure at Central Peace Health Complex emergency department
Alberta Health Services says there will be a temporary closure at the Central Peace Health Complex emergency department from 6 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, May 13) until 7 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, May 14)...
May 13, 2026

Whitecourt wildfire now being held
A wildfire in the Whitecourt Forest Area is now being held.Alberta Wildfire has reported that WWF017 is being held at 51 hectares in size.The fire was first reported Sunday, May 10.Firefighters are pr...
May 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Wildfire Alberta)

County of Grande Prairie temporarily shuts off water to Hythe properties
The County of Grande Prairie has temporarily shut off water to several properties in the hamlet of Hythe.The unplanned outage began at 8:00 a.m. May 13 and will affect properties on 106 and 107 Street...
May 13, 2026 (Image Credit: County of Grande Prairie)

Four in critical condition in Emerson Trail bus rollover
UPDATE 3:Out of the 17 passengers of the charter bus that rolled over on Emerson Trail this morning, several were taken to the hospital by EMS due to minor injuries. Four individuals were transported ...
May 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Erika Rolling/ The Canadian Press)