Peace Region

Grande Prairie RCMP investigating break-ins at County Fire Halls

Grande Prairie RCMP are investigating break and enters at two fire halls in the County. In the early morning hours of March 2, RCMP say they responded a break and enter at the Sexsmith Fire Hall. The ...

Mar 13, 2020

Grande Prairie Airport continues to monitor COVID-19 situation

The Grande Prairie Airport says it's monitoring the current COVID-19 situation. In a statement Friday afternoon, the airport says, "while we realize that air travel is a key point of concern, we also ...

Mar 13, 2020 Grande Prairie Airport logo. Photo Credit: Grande Prairie Airport Facebook page

Sports leagues and events in Grande Prairie canceled and postponed following COVID-19 outbreak

Grande Prairie Minor Hockey:Grande Prairie Minor Hockey has canceled its season after Hockey Canada decided to cancel all Hockey Canada sanctioned activities and events.President D.J. Golden says that...

Mar 13, 2020 Revolution Place. Photo Credit: EverythingGP

Postponements, cancellations, closures related to COVID-19

Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue is closed to the public. The staff and volunteers continue to care for the 125 animals at the facility. Donations can be dropped off at the donation bin outside the front d...

Mar 13, 2020

Grande Prairie schools remain open but are following AHS guidelines around COVID-19

As the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak forces events and sports to be cancelled or postponed, and facilities to close across Alberta, Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools plans to keep classroom...

Mar 13, 2020

County of Grande Prairie taking precautions to minimize spread of COVID-19

The County of Grande Prairie says they are doing what they can to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus. So far, events such as the Farm Family Banquet and the Agri-Show have been postponed. Da...

Mar 13, 2020

Grande Prairie RCMP seek owner of textbooks

Grande Prairie RCMP are looking to identify the owner of found property.On Wednesday, March 11, several items were turned over the the RCMP by a member of the public. One of the items, an orange backp...

Mar 13, 2020 Medical Textbook (photo courtesy of the Grande Prairie RCMP)

Eastlink, Coca Cola Centres closed until further notice

The Eastlink Centre and Coca Cola Centre will also be closed to the public until further notice. In a Facebook post last night, the recreation facility says the closure is a precautionary measure to p...

Mar 13, 2020 Eastlink Centre (photo by Shaun Penner)

Beaverlodge resident loses $20,000 to CRA scammer

The Beaverlodge RCMP is warning the public of a possible Canadian Revenue Agency scam, after a local resident reported being defrauded of $20,000.The 56-year-old resident reported to police that a mal...

Mar 13, 2020

Last two days of Agri-Show cancelled

The last two days of the Peace Country Classic Agri-Show have been cancelled.They were to be held Friday and Saturday.Evergreen Park General Manager Dan Gorman says this came about after a recommendat...

Mar 12, 2020 Photo by Curtis Galbraith