Peace Region

Prairie Mall reopens to public for first time since March

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March, the Prairie Mall reopened to the public as part of the Province of Alberta's phase one reopening plan.The mall saw an estimated 200 plus ...

May 14, 2020

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia recognized at City Hall

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The theme of this years' day is Breaking the Silence. The day was first started in 2004, and May 17 was specifically chose...

May 14, 2020

Grande Prairie's average rental prices see big drop in April

A full month of COVID-19 lockdowns and business closures has had an impact on the rental markets across Canada, including in Grande Prairie.According to figures provided by Rentals.ca, the average ren...

May 14, 2020

Storm engaging City on upgrades for Revolution Place

Renovations and upgrades could be coming to Revolution Place, if the Swan City Hockey Association can see some or all of their recommended upgrades happen.On May 7, 2020, the Swan City Hockey Associat...

May 14, 2020

One of two people charged in Peace River stolen property case sentenced

One of two people arrested after a September traffic stop in Peace River that led to the recovery of some stolen property has been sentenced.Kellie Laverne Ominayak of Peace River was given a 265-day ...

May 14, 2020

No new COVID-19 cases in North Zone Wednesday, Alberta adds 62

Alberta added 62 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, while no new cases were identified in the North Zone. As of May 13, 1,211 cases of COVID-19 are active in Alberta while 5,076 people have recovered...

May 13, 2020

GPRC to cut 85 positions, suspend two programs in 2020-21 budget

Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) has finalized its 2020-21 budget, addressing a 13 per cent reduction in its Campus Alberta Grant, as well as costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.In a release ...

May 13, 2020

Wedgewood Homeowners continue to seek support from sliding slope

The Wedgewood Hamlet Homeowners Association (WHHA) are continuing their call for support from the County of Grande Prairie, as excessive groundwater and erosion from Bear Creek puts three properties a...

May 13, 2020

City looking at joining class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers

A City committee recommended on Tuesday that Council participate in a class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers.If approved, the City of Grande Prairie would be the representative Plaintiff in...

May 13, 2020

McLennan RCMP seek information on suspects in gas well site B&E

McLennan RCMP is asking the public for information on a break and enter and theft of items from a gas well site north of Donnelley.On Saturday, April 25, at approximately 1:45 a.m., two suspects broke...

May 13, 2020