Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

Ontario seeks study for new pipelines, rail lines between that province and Alberta
TORONTO - Ontario is taking a step toward planning new pipelines to bring Alberta oil and gas to the province for refining, issuing a request for proposals today for a feasibility study. It follows a ...
Aug 07, 2025

Town officials launch survey on the Wembley Medical Clinic
Town officials in Wembley have launched a survey they say is part of an effort to reopen the community's medical clinic.The online survey located on the town's website asks things like if people curre...
Aug 07, 2025

Magee takes Day 1 at Dawson Creek's Battle of the North
The WPCA Pro Tour moved on quickly after the Strathmore Stampede over the Heritage Day long weekend up to Dawson Creek where the Battle of the North kicked off last night. Racetrack conditions were ve...
Aug 07, 2025

Grande Prairie Enforcement Services carry out enhanced traffic enforcement over Heritage Day long weekend
Grande Prairie Enforcement Services issued over 270 violation tickets aimed at reducing high-risk driving behaviours over Heritage Day long weekend.GPES carried out enhanced traffic enforcement over t...
Aug 07, 2025

GPFA wildfire danger level remains high
The wildfire danger level in the Grande Prairie Forest Area currently sits at high. Despite recent rainfall in some areas of the GPFA, Alberta Wildfire says warm temperatures have increased the wildfi...
Aug 07, 2025

MD of Smoky River declares agricultural disaster
The MD of Smoky River has declared an agricultural disaster because of drought.The MD says in a release that it has asked to be included in any future federal or provincial programs meant to provide r...
Aug 06, 2025

Alberta creates accident exclusion zone, fines to curb predatory tow trucks
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is creating fines and rules meant to curb predatory tow truck drivers.Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says concerns have been raised about tow truck drivers show...
Aug 06, 2025

Salvation Army's Captain Kim receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
A Grande Prairie local is one of the newest recipients of a medal meant to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to their community, province/territory, or region in Canada, o...
Aug 06, 2025

UPDATE: Section of Range Road 63 closing overnight for construction Aug 11-12
The County of Grande Prairie is advising motorists that the delayed closure of Range Road 63 goes into effect Monday, August 11.The road will be closed between Highway 43 and Township Road 724 from 6:...
Aug 06, 2025

More rain forecasted for the Peace Region, severe thunderstorm watch & rainfall warning
Enviroment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the Peace Region, including Grande Prairie. The watch is in effect for all communities south of Peace River and north of Fox Creek...
Aug 06, 2025