Peace Region

Former Sexsmith Mayor Robert W. Zahara passes away

The Town of Sexsmith announced on Monday, June 15, that former Mayor and Town Councilor Robert W. Zahara has passed away. Zahara spent 14 years serving both as a Councilor and as Mayor for the Town of...

Jun 16, 2020

City to target between a zero and 2.5 per cent property tax increase for 2021

Grande Prairie City Council has voted to have City Administration target between a zero and 2.5 per cent increase in property taxes for the 2021 budget.Mayor Bill Given says the intent of the target i...

Jun 15, 2020

State of public health emergency lifted in Alberta as province adds 20 new COVID-19 cases

There were 20 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta on Monday, while the government says it will be lapsing the state of public health emergency that has been in place since March 15.Health Minis...

Jun 15, 2020

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital construction to be completed in June

Alberta's Infrastructure Minister says construction of the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital will be completed by the end of June.The announcement was made during oral question period in the legislatur...

Jun 15, 2020

Search for new Spring Lake Campground caretaker underway

A new caretaker is needed for Spring Lake Campground before it can reopen. Brian Ballard, Director of Community & Protective Services for Saddle Hills County, says they took over the campground la...

Jun 15, 2020

Search for man wanted in Whitecourt area case ongoing in High Prairie area

A man wanted in connection with a police incident in the Whitecourt area last week is believed to now be in the Big Lakes County area, and High Prairie RCMP are currently on the lookout.Police in High...

Jun 15, 2020

Tree maintenance along Muskoseepi Trail begins June 16

Starting Tuesday, June 16, crews from the City of Grande Prairie will be removing hazards and maintaining the trees along the Muskoseepi Corridor between 68 Avenue and 84 Avenue.Crews will be removing...

Jun 15, 2020

GPCSD preparing to open doors to schools in fall

Following last week's announcement on plans to reopen schools in Alberta, Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools are preparing to open the doors to students in the fall.The Province is preparing...

Jun 15, 2020

WestJet resuming Edmonton-Grande Prairie route July 5, adding more daily service to Calgary

The Grande Prairie Airport will soon be seeing more flights coming and going, as WestJet has announced an updated flight schedule starting July 5, which will see the return of service between Edmonton...

Jun 15, 2020

Drive-in movie theatre moving out to Evergreen Park

The Grande Sunset Theatre is moving the outdoor silver screen to Evergreen Park.In a Facebook post Monday morning, organizers for the drive-in theatre announced they will be moving their Friday and Sa...

Jun 15, 2020