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All fire restrictions lifted for County of Grande Prairie
As of 11:00 a.m., Thursday May 30, the County of Grande Prairie lifted the fire restriction for the entire county.The restriction was in place since May 17.The County credits recent cool temperatures ...
May 30, 2024

Grande Prairie couple wins big on Lotto 6/49
A local couple is celebrating winning the May 4 Lotto 6/49 Classic Draw. Grande Prairie's Vilma and Leo Colandog won $129,894.60 after splitting the winnings with another ticket purchased in Ontario. ...
May 30, 2024

Wet start for chuckwagon racing at Grande Prairie Stompede
The rain didn't put a hamper on the World Professional Chuckwagon Association's season kick-off Wednesday evening out at Evergreen Park. The 41st running of the Grande Prairie Stompede was a wet and c...
May 30, 2024

GPCSD announced June 25 date for Ward 1 by-election
Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools have set a date for a by-election to find the new Ward 1 trustee.Two individuals have thrown their hat into the ring for the position which covers Grande P...
May 30, 2024

City of Dawson Creek implements Stage 1 Water Conservation Measures
The City of Dawson Creek has changedits water conservation measures to Stage 1.A Stage 2 restriction was put into place in early February, preventing residents from hauling bulk water for non-potable ...
May 30, 2024

Highway 43 reopened following a serious collision
Grande Prairie RCMP has provided an update on the Highway 43 vehicle collision from last night. (Tuesday, May 28) Mounties want to inform the public the highway has reopened and traffic is back to its...
May 29, 2024

Repairs underway on Canfor overpass
The County of Grande Prairie says repairs on the Canfor overpass on Resources Road started today (Wednesday, May 29).The work is expected to last until Sunday, June 3. The county says there will be he...
May 29, 2024

Here Come's Summer event to kick off Aquatera Outdoor Pool season
The City of Grande Prairie will be hosting it's second annual Here Come's Summer event at Muskoseepi Park on Friday, June 7.Not only is this event "a great way for the community to get together and st...
May 29, 2024

WPCA season kicks off at Grande Prairie Stompede
Forty drivers are ready to start racing again this week at the first event of the chuckwagon season in Grande Prairie.The Grande Prairie Stompede kicks off Wednesday, May 29, at Evergreen Park. World ...
May 29, 2024

Grande Prairie local named recipient of 2024 Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
A Grande Prairie local has been recognized for his efforts advocating for education, mental health, and marginalized people. Shubh Patel has been named one of the recipients of the 2024 Terry Fox Huma...
May 29, 2024