Category Archives: Peace Region
PRRD launches survey and in-person meetings for Hazard Analysis tool
The Peace River Regional District is seeking input on their tool for calculating the risks of certain hazards.PRRD is developing a Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Analysis system through an online surv...
5h ago (Image Credit: Peace River Reginal District)
Two songs by former Grande Prairie resident to be premiered by two girls choirs in May
Two girls' choirs will premiere two different works by the same artist, formerly from Grande Prairie, in May.The first work by Esther Ling is called Louder Than Before. The Grande Prairie Girls Choir ...
19h ago (Image Credit: supplied by Esther Ling.)
Alberta RCMP increasing highway patrols Saturday, May 2
Over 12,000 youth will be cleaning up Alberta highways on Saturday, May 2.Multiple youth clubs and programs, including 4H Clubs and Junior Forest Wardens, are expected to take part in the province's a...
19h ago EGP Staff (Image Credit: EGP Staff)
Grande Prairie beginning pest control operations in May
The City of Grande Prairie is set to begin pest control operations in May.Crews will be working from May to October, weather depending, to target noxious weeds, insects and plant diseases from city-ow...
22h ago (Image Credit: City of Grande Prairie)
RCMP investigate armed robbery in Fox Creek
Fox Creek RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at a local gas station from earlier this month.In the early hours of April 9, a man entered the Circle K while armed with a kitchen knife and bear spr...
23h ago
PWPSD grad ceremonies begin May 1
Graduation for Peace Wapiti Public School Division's Grade 12 students begins Friday, May 1.A combined total of 466 students will be graduating this year, with ceremonies taking place from May 1 to Ju...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Peace Wapiti Public School Division)
Province-wide measures to limit Dutch Elm Disease in effect
A province-wide elm pruning back is now in effect until Sept. 30.The City says this is done to prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED), as elm bark beetles are attracted to freshly cut or damage...
Apr 30, 2026
Street sweeping underway in Clairmont
County of Grande Prairie crews will be conducting street sweeping in Clairmont today (Thursday, Aprl 30).Crews will be working in the hamlet from 100 Ave to 116th Ave over the next few days.The County...
Apr 30, 2026 ID 1952102 © Berlinfoto | Dreamstime.com (Image Credit: ID 1952102 © Berlinfoto | Dreamstime.com)
GPPSD student recognized with provincial Indigenous Student Award
Grande Prairie Public School Division is praising one of their students for her meaningful impact within her school and community.Arianna LaBrecque-Demerais is a Grade 11 student at the Grande Prairie...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Grande Prairie Public School Division)
Grande Prairie resident wins $220K lottery
A Grande Prairie local has won $220,284.90.Britney M. discovered she won the Lighting Lotto draw Feb. 21 after buying the ticket at Giant Tiger on 100 Street in Grande Prairie.Britney says she hadn't ...
Apr 29, 2026 (Image Credit: Western Canada Lottery Corporation)