Peace Region

Grande Prairie reports three more recoveries from COVID-19 Wednesday

The province added 47 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, while Alberta Health says three more people have recovered from the virus in the City of Grande Prairie.There are now 371 active cases of COVI...

Jun 10, 2020

City looking to donate vehicle to PARDS

The Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS) may be receiving a vehicle from the City of Grande Prairie so that clients can travel to and from their lessons.Jennifer Douglas, the Executive D...

Jun 10, 2020

Pilot project connects Mackenzie Place seniors with volunteers through video calls

A pilot project launched at the Mackenzie Place Continuing Care Centre is connecting seniors in isolation with volunteers through video calls.Seven Generations Energy has partnered with Alberta Health...

Jun 10, 2020

More preparation needed before City opens facilities in Stage Two

Though facilities like the Eastlink Centre are being given the green light to open up on June 12 as part of Stage Two of the province's economic relaunch strategy, the City of Grande Prairie won't be ...

Jun 10, 2020

City looking at large-scale upgrades and changes to Revolution Place

The City is considering different options for Revolution Place. Last month, it approved adding immediate renovations to the 2020 Capital Budget that would include box office upgrades and concession an...

Jun 10, 2020

RCMP ask for assistance locating missing woman

UPDATE: Katelyn Boucher has been found, safe and unharmed.Fort Vermilion RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating 27-year-old Katelyn Boucher.She was last seen on June 5 at her residence in th...

Jun 10, 2020

Leaking propane tank caused Slave Lake area explosion: Investigators

SLAVE LAKE, Alta. - Fire investigators say a leaking propane tank caused an explosion at a northwest Alberta campground Monday that sent six people from one family to hospital.Investigators say the sm...

Jun 09, 2020

Double fireworks display, reverse parade planned for Canada Day in Grande Prairie

With Canada Day just three weeks away, the City of Grande Prairie has unveiled plans for its celebrations for July 1.With COVID-19 in mind, festivities will look a little bit different than past years...

Jun 09, 2020

No new COVID-19 cases in Grande Prairie area, province adds 27

There were no new cases of COVID-19 identified in the Peace Region on Tuesday, as the province added 27 new cases for June 9.While the City of Grande Prairie held at nine active and seven recovered ca...

Jun 09, 2020

Grande Prairie high schooler wins gold in 2020 Skills Alberta baking competition

A Grade 11 student at Peace Wapiti Academy has claimed the sole gold medal for Grande Prairie at the 2020 Skills Alberta competition.The competition featured over 300 students from across the province...

Jun 09, 2020