Peace Region

No injuries reported in early morning house fire

The Grande Prairie Fire Department were called to the Cobblestone neighbourhood early Wednesday morning, for reports of a house fire.When crews arrived on the scene at 2:48 a.m., they discovered two h...

Apr 22, 2020 The remains of the houses involved in the early morning blaze (photo by Shane Clausing)

Legion revamping kitchen rather than moving

A renovation project is underway at the Grande Prairie branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and officials are asking for donations.Legion First Vice President Frank Scolly says the kitchen is being rev...

Apr 22, 2020 Photo by Curtis Galbraith.

City of Grande Prairie lays off another 60 employees

The City of Grande Prairie has laid off an additional 60 employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while saying that another 45 staff members will be redeployed to assist with other operations.The news of...

Apr 21, 2020

GPREP expands operations in response to regional flooding

The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership is expanding it's operations to help with flood mitigation for municipalities around the Peace Region. With warm weather over the last week, snow has ...

Apr 21, 2020 Flooding in Sexsmith. Photo: Shane Clausing

Resident of High Prairie care home dies from COVID-19

A resident of the J.B Wood continuing care facility in High Prairie has died from COVID-19, according to the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health.Dr. Deena Hinshaw made the announcement during T...

Apr 21, 2020 Photo: Government of Alberta

Fox Creek man facing charges after search warrant turns up drugs, cash

A Fox Creek man is facing charges after a report led to drugs being seized.On April 15, Fox Creek RCMP responded to a report of a male trying to sell drugs in the Town of Fox Creek.A traffic stop occu...

Apr 21, 2020 Photo of the drugs and money seized (Fox Creek RCMP)

Town of Sexsmith responds to overland flooding

UPDATE Friday April 24: The overland flooding alert for the Town of Sexsmith has been cancelled.On Monday night, the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership (GPREP) issued an overland flooding a...

Apr 21, 2020 Flooded road in Sexsmith (Photo: Shane Clausing)

Lung Association launches COVID-19 information section for those with underlying conditions

The Lung Association of Alberta and the Northwest Territories has launched a new COVID-19 information section about on their website for those with underlying respiratory or lung conditions.Dr. Mohit ...

Apr 21, 2020 From the Lung Association of Alberta and NWT

Grande Prairie volunteers encouraged to make signs for National Volunteer Week

This week marks National Volunteer Week across Canada. It has been going on annually for 30-plus years and recognizes the importance of volunteers in the community. Normally during the week, the Grand...

Apr 21, 2020 Photo: Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau

Floods cause road hazards in both MD of Fairview and Birch Hills County

The Municipal District of Fairview and Birch Hills County have both issued alerts for overland flooding Tuesday.The flooding in the MD has created traffic hazards on multiple municipal roads.Drivers i...

Apr 21, 2020