Peace Region

Two Grande Prairie men among 18 arrested by ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation unit

ALERT's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit says they have recently arrested 18 people across Alberta for offences related to online child sexual exploitation. From May 20 to June 23, ICE has charg...

Jun 26, 2020

Steer raffle results in $15,000 donation while also paying tribute to the memory of two people

Some Peace Country 4-H clubs have made a huge donation after raffling off the meat from a steer.West County 4-H, which includes the Beaverlodge and Valhalla Beef Clubs and Grande Prairie Multi Club, g...

Jun 26, 2020

Small brush fire extinguished near St. Joseph Catholic Church

The Grande Prairie Fire Department was quick to extinguish a small brush fire behind St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday afternoon.Crews were called in around 5 p.m. to the hill down into Muskoseep...

Jun 25, 2020

City launches 2021 budget survey

The City has launched its community engagement survey for its 2021 budget.The survey also has several features that will include an "idea space" to share thoughts and brainstorm about the future of th...

Jun 25, 2020

Premier Kenney to be in Grande Prairie Friday as province hands keys of regional hospital to AHS

The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital will be officially turned over to Alberta Health Services on Friday.A release from the province says Premier Jason Kenney, Infrastructure Minister Prasad Panda, He...

Jun 25, 2020

Eight COVID-19 cases recover in Clear Hills County

Alberta added 26 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, as eight cases in the Clear Hills County area have recovered from the day prior.The recoveries now mean there are two active cases in Clear Hills Co...

Jun 25, 2020

Intersection improvements at Range Road 62, Highway 672 to begin Monday

Upgrades and improvements to Range Road 62 and Secondary Highway 672 intersection are to begin on Monday, June 29. The County of Grande Prairie says that the improvements will include the construction...

Jun 25, 2020

Crosslink County Sportsplex hockey rinks to reopen July 2

The Crosslink County Sportsplex announced Thursday that it will reopen its hockey rinks starting on July 2. Only those who book ice time in advance will be allowed to skate. Bookings can take place by...

Jun 25, 2020

Innovative stomach cancer procedure earns high praise from Grande Prairie patient

A minimally invasive procedure to treat early-stage stomach and intestinal cancer is now being done at the Royal Alexandra hospital in Edmonton. The procedure is being done by a team at the hospital, ...

Jun 25, 2020

Search for wanted man ongoing in High Prairie area

UPDATE: June 25, 3:25 p.m.: High Prairie RCMP say following a long search, RCMP with assistance from the Police Dog Service found and arrested two males without incident, while Bradley Duff remains at...

Jun 25, 2020