Peace Region

Grande Prairie doctors worry people are not following COVID-19 recommendations

Grande Prairie's family physicians are asking people to take recommendations to stop the spread of COVID-19 more seriously.In a post on the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network Facebook page, the docto...

Mar 24, 2020 Photo credit: Damus/Dreamstime

Precision Drilling moves to cut costs and capital spending plan

CALGARY - Precision Drilling Corp. says it is reducing staff, cutting salaries and lowering its capital spending plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and current market conditions.The company did...

Mar 24, 2020

Odyssey House to continue operations as need for services could increase

Women and children seeking shelter and support from domestic abuse will still be able to access Odyssey House during the COVID-19 pandemic.Director of Communications for Odyssey House, Makayla Marcott...

Mar 24, 2020 Odyssey House (Facebook)

Rotary House taking precautions to protect against COVID-19

Rotary House is doing what they can to stop the spread of COVID-19, and support those who use their facility. Kathy Lambert, Executive Director with Rotary House, says they have a pandemic plan in pla...

Mar 24, 2020 Photo: Shaun Penner

GPREP launches community care program for those at risk during COVID-19

The six partner municipalities of the Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership have launched a program to ensure that residents will have access to essential items like food and medication during...

Mar 23, 2020 gprep.ca

City looking to defer property tax due dates during COVID-19 pandemic

The City is looking to defer property tax due dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At Council's meeting on Monday, administration presented proposed deferrals and bylaw changes for those who may not be...

Mar 23, 2020 Photo: Curtis Galbraith

One new case of COVID-19 in North, province amends self-isolation timelines

The Province of Alberta added 42 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the provincial total to 301 cases. The North Zone, meantime, added one new cases for March 23, bringing the total t...

Mar 23, 2020

MD of Greenview declares State of Local Emergency

As COVID-19 continues to spread across Alberta, the Municipal District of Greenview has declared a State of Local Emergency.By doing this, the MD may take any action it deems necessary to deal with th...

Mar 23, 2020 MD of Greenview declares State of Local Emergency. Photo Credit: MD of Greenview

Kenney to snowbirds: "You must go directly home"

Premier Jason Kenney spoke directly and bluntly about some of the issues he is seeing across the province during the COVID-19 outbreak.During Monday's press conference where he outlined more economic ...

Mar 23, 2020

Local stores reduce hours, add extra time for seniors amid COVID-19

Local grocery stores are taking new measures in response to COVID-19.Below is a list of store changes happening in Grande Prairie and around the Peace Region.Save-on-Foods:Save-on-Foods has reduced it...

Mar 23, 2020 Save on Foods in Grande Prairie. Photo Credit: Shane Clausing