Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

Municipal District of Fairview reminding residents Fire Ban still in place
The Municipal District of Fairview is reminding residents and visitors that a Fire Ban is still in place.While communities like Grande Prairie and Saddle Hills have downgraded to a Fire Restriction, F...
Aug 03, 2024

Victims getting younger, says ALERT, as groups recognize World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
This week, there's an added spotlight on the subject of human trafficking, as groups around the globe mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30).Human trafficking occurs in different form...
Aug 02, 2024

GPREP reducing hours of operation for Jasper Evacuee Reception Centre to 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership has reduced the hours of operation for the reception centre for Jasper evacuees.As of Friday, August 2 the centre located at the Holiday Inn & Sui...
Aug 02, 2024

Beaverlodge RCMP ask public for information on recent vandalism
Beaverlodge RCMP is looking for any information on a "significant vandalism" act that took place overnight between Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, August 1. Over $100,000 worth of damages was done t...
Aug 02, 2024

Alberta renewable energy pause has left legacy of cancelled development: study
Alberta's seven-month moratorium on renewable power approvals has left a legacy of dozens of cancelled projects and legal uncertainty, says an analysis done on the one-year anniversary of the move.The...
Aug 02, 2024

Municipality of Jasper organizing bus tour for town residents
Jasper residents that evacuated to Grande Prairie following the wildfire that reached their community may be getting the chance to see the damage themselves.While no re-entry date has been announced a...
Aug 02, 2024

UPDATE: Missing 36-year-old man in Grande Prairie found
UPDATE: Kenneth Norman Sparrow has been found safe by RCMP. Mounties would like to thank the public for their assistance. Mounties in Grande Prairie are looking for 36-year-old Kenneth Norman S...
Aug 02, 2024

Missing 35-year-old man in Grande Prairie
Update on August 15, 2024 - Cody Raymond Harmsen has been located safe. Grande Prairie RCMP would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.-------------------------------Grande Prai...
Aug 02, 2024

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED closed for 12 hours
The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department will be without an on-site physician for 12 hours starting tonight, Thursday August 1.Due to an inability to secure physician coverage, there wi...
Aug 01, 2024

Town of Peace River purchases new Town Hall building
The Town of Peace River has purchased a new Town Hall Building.Mayor Elaine Manzer says the new building is located on Main Street, just a block north from their current location."We compared the tota...
Aug 01, 2024