Peace Region

Man charged after dangerous incident involving a stolen truck

A man from Paddle Prairie is facing charges after a dangerous incident in the Manning-Dixonville area.Peace Regional RCMP say another driver saw a pickup that had been stolen in Manning going south on...

Feb 13, 2020 Photo by Curtis Galbraith

City enters second phase of public engagement for changes to social issues and services

The City of Grande Prairie will be presenting proposed changes to how social services are provided to and accessed by the community next week. As part of the City's Integrated Coordinated Access (ICA)...

Feb 13, 2020 Photo: EverythingGP Staff

Northwest Junior Hockey League teams giving back to High Level

The Northwest Junior Hockey League and its teams are giving back to the town of High Level.This past September, the league organized exhibition games and hockey camps in the community. It's something ...

Feb 13, 2020 Northwest Junior Hockey League making donations to the High Level Fire Department and the High Level Victim Services Unit. Photo Credit: Town of High Level

RCMP looking for help naming new pups at training facility

The RCMP's Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail is in need of suggestions to name its newest batch of crime fighting pups.The 2020 "Name the Puppy" contest is now accepting submissions from...

Feb 13, 2020 The newest trainees at the RCMP's Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail (Photo: RCMP)

Snow clearing begins in Wedgewood on Friday

County Crews will be in the Wedgewood neighbourhood on Friday, February 14, to clear the roads of snow and ice.Temporary parking restrictions will be in effect from 7 a.m to 7 p.m., and "no Parking" s...

Feb 13, 2020 A County of Grande Prairie snow plow clearing the road (photo courtesy of the County of Grande Prairie)

Francophone culture and tradition to be shared at 22nd Maple Sugar Festival

Grande Prairie's Francophone Association is gearing up to host its 22nd annual Maple Sugar Festival at the end of this month.The Association Canadienne-Franaise de l'Alberta Rgionale Grande Prairie (A...

Feb 13, 2020 Sleigh rides through Muskoseepi Park will be one of many activities going as part of the annual Maple Sugar Festival (Photo: ACFA Grande Prairie)

Fort St John RCMP ask for public's assistance in finding wanted man

Fort St John RCMP are searching for a wanted male, and are asking for the public's assistance in locating him.Michael Power (35) is wanted on an un-endorsed warrant for his arrest. Power has been form...

Feb 12, 2020 Michael Power (photo courtesy of Fort St John RCMP)

Seven Generations President and CEO calls Energir deal "A very important step."

The head of Seven Generations Energy says the company was open to the scrutiny that led to a new deal to supply natural gas to Quebec's main distributor.The deal with Energir came about after Seven Ge...

Feb 12, 2020 Photo supplied by Seven Generations Energy

Decision on St. Patrick school's future needs to be made on February 18

The Grande Prairie and District Catholic School Board has just a few days to decide what to do to replace St. Patrick school.The school was closed in 2017, when it was discovered that serious remediat...

Feb 12, 2020 St Patrick School (photo by Shaun Penner)

Two local women participating in ATB crowdfunding campaign for entrepreneurs

Two Grande Prairie entrepreneurs are hoping to expand their businesses with help from ATB.Through ATB's BoostR and Build Her Business initiatives, Michele McCrea and Dagny Guy will be participating in...

Feb 12, 2020