Category Archives: Newsletter Daily

Province releases updated numbers on substance-related deaths
Numbers compiled by the province say that Grande Prairie recorded 34 deaths related to substances from January through October 2023.Of those, 29 were from non-pharmaceutical opioids and five from alco...
Jan 29, 2024

Peace Health Advisory Council holding online meeting regarding international educated nurses
Peace region residents interested in learning how to support international educated nurses are invited to attend an online meeting taking place Tuesday January 30.The meeting is being organized by the...
Jan 28, 2024

Grande Prairie RCMP ask for public's help locating a missing woman
***UPDATE on February 6, 2024 - Grande Prairie RCMP report that Taylor Craig has been located safe. We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance. ------------------------Grande Pra...
Jan 27, 2024

UPDATE: Grande Prairie RCMP respond to fatal on Highway 40
UPDATE:Grande Prairie RCMP, Collision Analyst, and emergency crews have cleared the area and traffic flow has resumed. After their investigation, Mounties believe that at 7:10 a.m. north of the Canfor...
Jan 27, 2024

Sturmay dethrones Skrlik as provincial champs
The Selena Sturmay-led rink defeated Skrlik in ten ends at the Women's Curling Provincials, 6-5, dethroning the reigning champs. The Skrlik rink finished the tournament with a 5-3 record.Kayla Skrlik'...
Jan 27, 2024

‘Privacy of Albertans is non-negotiable’: Alberta strengthening privacy laws, creating framework
Alberta's government wants to amend privacy law to ensure that the penalties for misusing the data of Albertans or violating their privacy are the strongest in CanadaIt's one proposal of many initiati...
Jan 27, 2024

2024 Roadside Cleanup registration opens in February
The County's annual Roadside Clean-up initiative is nearing closer, as registration opens up in February. Starting on February 1, local not-for-profits and residents are encouraged to sign up, too not...
Jan 26, 2024

Greenview Fire-Rescue Services receives $15,000 donation from Keyera Corp
Greenview Fire-Rescue Services has received a donation from one of the largest midstream oil and gas operators in Canada.Keyera Corp has donated $15,000 to assist with the purchase of wildland personn...
Jan 26, 2024

Five AJHL teams deny agreements to join BCHL
The Brooks Bandits, Blackfalds Bulldogs, Okotoks Oilers, Sherwood Park Crusaders and Spruce Grove Saints are jointly denying that they have entered into any agreements to leave the Alberta Junior Hock...
Jan 26, 2024

MD of Peace Council changing fire department name
The Municipal District of Peace Council has voted to change the name of its fire department.During Tuesday's meeting, Council voted to change the MD of Peace No. 135 Fire Department to the Lac Cardina...
Jan 26, 2024