Peace Region

Schools remain closed as Alberta Education works out plan to support student learning

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) has closed their schools indefinitely, as Alberta Education works out a plan for the students, teachers and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.In a pres...

Mar 17, 2020

United Way requesting donations and volunteers to help vulnerable people during COVID-19 outbreak

United Way Alberta Northwest is taking steps to help vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic. They announced yesterday that they have partnered with local stakeholders to support Grande Prairie...

Mar 17, 2020 United Way United Way Alberta Northwest / Facebook

Cases of COVID-19 now confirmed in each health zone in Alberta

Alberta now has 74 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announced that as of March 16, there are 18 new cases in the province."For the first time,...

Mar 16, 2020

Mayor Given provides update on Grande Prairie COVID-19 response

Mayor Bill Given spoke to the media Monday afternoon about how the city has responded to COVID-19.All rec centers and city facilities have been shut down, with no timetable for a return. This includes...

Mar 16, 2020 City Hall. Photo Credit: Emily Keller

MD of Greenview announces closures

The MD of Greenview has announced several closures because of the COVID-19 outbreak.The Greenview Regional Multiplex, the Grande Cache Tourism and Interpretive Centre, and the Grande Cache Recreation ...

Mar 16, 2020

MD of Spirit River closes office to the public

Staff will still be working, but the MD of Spirit River has closed its administration office to the public until further notice. Staff can still be reached by phone at 780-864-3500 or by email mdsr133...

Mar 16, 2020

UPDATED: Postponements, cancellations, closures related to COVID-19

The County of Grande Prairie is closing access to its parks and campgrounds until further notice. This includes the Bear Lake, Demmitt, Hommy, Kleskun Hill and Pipestone Creek Parks. The Old Bezanson ...

Mar 16, 2020

Peace River announces facility closures and event cancelations

The Town of Peace River is the latest town to announce facility closures and cancel events due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Peace Regional Pool, Baytex Energy Centre, and Peace River Museum, Archives...

Mar 16, 2020 Peace River Bridge. Photo Credit: Town of Peace River Facebook page

Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans community centre closes to avoid COVID-19 outbreak

The Hillside Community Centre, which houses the Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans in Canada (AVANETS) Unit 389 is closing until further notice, to avoid the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak infecting...

Mar 16, 2020 ANAVETS logo (Unit 389 Facebook)

Parent and Tot and Playschool programs cancelled in the County

The County of Grande Prairie's Parent and Tot and Playschool programs have been cancelled in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.The Bezanson, Clairmont, Elmworth, Harry Balfour, La Glace, Valhalla, and...

Mar 16, 2020