Category Archives: Newsletter Daily
Grande Prairie Downtown Christmas Tree light up taking place Nov. 30
The City of Grande Prairie and the Downtown Association are holding their annual Christmas Tree Light Up event on Sunday, Nov. 30.Residents are invited to stop by Bonnetts Energy Centre to see the lig...
Nov 28, 2025
Treaty 8 First Nations call for suspension of Water Amendment Act
Chiefs in the Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta say they have "urgent and serious concerns" about the province's proposed changes to the Water Act.In a release, the First Nations say the changes are b...
Nov 28, 2025
Beaverlodge teen's Remembrance Day poem wins national competition and ticket to Ottawa ceremony
A Peace Region student has won the honour to represent Canadian youth at the 2025 National Remembrance Day ceremony in our nations capital Nov. 11. Beaverlodge Regional High School's Preston Kane was ...
Nov 28, 2025
Grande Prairie Music Society concerts at Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre
The Grande Prairie Music Society has three Christmas events this week, all at the Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre.Kicking things off this Friday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m., the Grande Prairie J...
Nov 28, 2025
City officials wanted a budget that balanced affordability and the need for services, says Grande Prairie's mayor
The proposed property tax increase for 2026 for Grande Prairie ratepayers stood at 4.34 per cent at the end of budget talks on Thursday.Mayor Jackie Clayton says council has "put some significant work...
Nov 28, 2025
Make-A-Wish Canada gifts custom Christmas Trees to children with critical illnesses at first major Grande Prairie event
Non-profit organization, Make-A-Wish Canada held its inaugural Trees of Joy Grande Prairie event at the Delta Hotels Grande Prairie Airport Wednesday, Nov. 26.The event had local children who have had...
Nov 27, 2025
City Hall budget talks wrap up, potential tax increase of 4.34 per cent
City Hall budget talks wrapped up Thursday afternoon after originally being expected to continue into Friday.The proposed tax increase for 2026 is 4.34 per cent. That breaks down to 2.42 per cent for ...
Nov 27, 2025
Peace Country teams busy at high school volleyball provincials
St. Joe's is hosting the 3A girls high school volleyball championship Thursday through Saturday, while Peace Wapiti Academy is hosting the 3A boys at the same timeSt. Joe's, Beaverlodge Regional High ...
Nov 27, 2025
Energy Audit at Dave Barr Community Centre receiving $15,000 from ATCO Energy Fund
The City of Grande Prairie has been selected as a recipient for the 2025 ATCO Community Energy Fund to complete an energy audit at the Dave Barr Community Centre.Officials say $15,000 will be allocate...
Nov 27, 2025
Shaftesbury Ferry closing for season at sundown Nov. 27
The ferry connecting the Municipal District of Peace and Birch Hills County will be closing Thursday, Nov. 27.Today is the last day to be able to ride Shaftesbury Ferry, and the free transportation wi...
Nov 27, 2025