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City hosting annual Stompede Breakfast at Bonnetts
A staple Grande Prairie event returns this month to kick off the 2026 GP Stompede.The City will be hosting its annual pancake breakfast event to offer attendees a hot, free breakfast and the chance to...
May 13, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Grande Prairie)

County campgrounds open for the season
May Long weekend is upon us, which marks the unofficial start of camping season in Alberta.On Friday, May 15, the County of Grande Prairie invites residents to swap their "screens for sunsets and roas...
May 13, 2026 ID 62617458 © Robert Malo | Dreamstime.com (Image Credit: ID 62617458 © Robert Malo | Dreamstime.com)

Evergreen Park hosting Peace Region Energy Show
The 2026 Peace Region Energy Show will take place Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, at Evergreen Park.Exhibitors will have their booths set up both inside and outside the TARA Centre. Organizer...
May 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith)

Childcare "substantially underfunded" says head of national organization
An organization that represents childcare facilities says $10/day child care will cost a lot more than what is currently being spent. The Association of Canadian Early Learning Programs (ACE) says the...
May 13, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 274250714 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)

Town of Peace River begins annual hydrant flushing
The Town of Peace River has started its annual fire hydrant flushing.Flushing is a routine part of maintaining the town's water system and ensuring the hydrants are operating properly.If any residents...
May 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Peace River)

Driver's asked to use caution in cleanup zones
The County of Grande Prairie is asking drivers to use caution when passing through roadside cleanup zones over the next few days. Until Thursday, community groups will be out cleaning up Vallhalla, To...
May 12, 2026 County of GP (Image Credit: County of GP)

Detour in place for Hwy 685
Municipal District of Peace has set up a detour in response to failing infrastructure on a bridge along Highway 685.The highway has been closed between Range Road 244 and 245, and La Prairie Group has...
May 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Municipal District of Peace)

Alberta RCMP recognizing National Police Week
Alberta RCMP is recognizing May 10-16 as National Police Week.The week serves as a seven-day public awareness campaign in partnership with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police to encourage awa...
May 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Alberta RCMP)

Highlights from Monday's meeting of Grande Prairie City Council
Grande Prairie City Council met on Monday. Council approved its new property tax bylaw. It calls for a 4.34 per cent increase on the municipal portion of the property tax bill. City officials say of t...
May 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith.)

NLC wins team title at Canadian College Finals Rodeo
The rodeo team at Northern Lights College has collected a bunch of accolades. The team captured the Canadian College Rodeo Association Varsity Team Championship at the Canadian College Finals Rodeo he...
May 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Wildwood Imagery, supplied by Northern Lakes College)