Peace Region

Local photographer picks up several international photography awards

Grande Prairie photographer Cassandra Jones continues to make noise on the international photography stage. Over the last several weeks, Jones has picked up some prestigious international awards in th...

Apr 10, 2020 Photo: Noelle Mirabella Photography

City adjusting transit services, adding on-demand service for essential travel

The City of Grande Prairie is adjusting their transit service hours and adding on-demand evening hours.Effective on Monday, April 13, weekday service from Monday to Friday will change for several rout...

Apr 09, 2020

North Zone adds two newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 Thursday

Two newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the North Zone as of April 9, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 97.The two new cases are confirmed to be in the M.D. of Smoky...

Apr 09, 2020

Peace River-area man charged after traffic stop turns up drugs, weapons

A Peace River-area man is facing charges after a traffic stop in Peace River.On April 4, members of the Peace Regional RCMP were conducting patrols in the north end of the town, when a traffic stop of...

Apr 09, 2020

GPREP reminding residents of physical distancing mandates when in public

The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership is reminding residents of the importance of physical distancing, after hearing from front line, essential workers that some people still aren't taking...

Apr 09, 2020 Photo: GPREP

City approves taking out $35-million line of credit to maintain cash flow during COVID-19 pandemic

City council has approved taking out a line of credit in the amount of $35 million to cover disruptions to cash flow caused by the impacts of COVID-19.The decision was made at the City Council meeting...

Apr 09, 2020

Grande Prairie’s Grain Bin Brewing Company picks up hardware at 2020 Alberta Beer Awards

The Grain Bin Brewing Company in Grande Prairie is walking away with some hardware from the 2020 Alberta Beer Awards.The Alberta Beer Awards gives small local breweries across the province a chance to...

Apr 09, 2020 Grain Bin Brewing Company. Photo: www.grainbinbeer.com/

County of Grande Prairie announces updates to 2020 Property Tax Payment Plan

The County of Grande Prairie has announced its updated plan regarding property tax payments for 2020.Earlier this week council approved keeping its property tax deadline date for June 30, 2020, howeve...

Apr 09, 2020

Western Alberta unemployment jumps to 7.1 per cent in March

The Province has released the Alberta Labour Force Statistics for March 2020, which shows a province-wide increase in the unemployment rate.The rate for Alberta in March, 2020 was at 8.7 per cent, com...

Apr 09, 2020

2020 Grande Prairie Stompede cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

The 2020 Grande Prairie Stompede has been cancelled. The event was set to run on May 27 - May 31.The Grande Prairie Board of Directors for the event say the cancellation was decided under the recommen...

Apr 09, 2020 Photo: EverythingGP Staff