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Peace region non-profits receive over $265k through CIP grants
The provincial government has released the list of non-profits that applied for Community Initiatives Program grants in the 2023-24 budget year. $9.9 million dollars is going to 260 non-profits across...
Jan 25, 2024
City of Dawson Creek entering Stage 2 Water Conservation measures February 5
The City of Dawson Creek will be entering Stage 2 Water Conservation measures in early February. While the measures are in effect, residents can not water their lawns unless it's on specified days and...
Jan 25, 2024
AJHL cancels all upcoming games between defecting and non-defecting teams
The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) released an extended statement Thursday morning explaining some of the steps it's taking to address the defection of five of its best teams to the BCHL. That in...
Jan 25, 2024
Applications open for County of GP firefighters
The County of Grande Prairie is looking for new firefighters at their rural stations.Applications for paid fire response services and medical first responders are being accepted at fire stations in Be...
Jan 25, 2024
Philip J. Currie hosts one-year "shell-a-bration"
The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum is "shell-a-brating" the one-year anniversary of Mack on Saturday, January 27.The African Spurred Tortoise was adopted by the museum a year ago,and has since "capt...
Jan 25, 2024
Two Grande Prairie residents arrested in oilfield theft investigation
A pair of Grande Prairie residents have been arrested in connection to oil and gas site thefts taking place in northwestern Alberta and northeastern B.C.The thefts took place in the County of Grande P...
Jan 24, 2024
City-wide food insecurity survey finds nearly one in five households cannot afford groceries
An online survey put out in June and July of 2023 has found the majority of residents in Grande Prairie find food "very expensive". The Food Access and Affordability Survey by the Food Access and Secu...
Jan 24, 2024
City introduces $5 no-show fee for PlayCare
The City of Grande Prairie will be introducing a $5 no-show fee for the Eastlink Centre's PlayCare caretaker service, starting in February. Starting February 1, 2024, the $5 fee will be automatically ...
Jan 24, 2024
City to discuss implementing stormwater utility charge February 12
The City of Grande Prairie Council is considering switching to a utility funding model for the city stormwater system.The City's Operational Services Committee has recommended council approve a bylaw ...
Jan 24, 2024
Uride donating to Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue Jan. 25
Uride is donating to Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue in Grande Prairie.The ride-sharing service will be donating 10 per cent of all ride fares on Thursday, January 25, as part of its Ride for a Reason ini...
Jan 24, 2024