Peace Region

Women of influence awards return for 2020

The Women of Influence Awards are returning to Grande Prairie for 2020.The awards recognize local women who have made a strong impact in their community by promoting equality, providing opportunities ...

Jan 18, 2020 People gather for Women of Influence Awards. Photo Credit: EverythingGP

ATB Financial sues owner of now-closed Grande Prairie clinic

CTV News is reporting that ATB Financial has filed a lawsuit against the private healthcare company PrimeCARE. Earlier this week, PrimeCARE Health abruptly closed three Alberta clinics, including one ...

Jan 17, 2020 PrimeCARE clinic located in Grande Prairie (photo: Shane Clausing)

County Regional Fire Service responds to two structure fires in two days

At 12:07 p.m. Friday, fire crews responded to a heavy timber barn fire. Crews have since brought the fire under control and are currently still on scene. The cause of the fire is still being determine...

Jan 17, 2020 Photo Credit: EverythingGP

AMA, area tow truck companies kept busy during cold snap

The extreme cold has been keeping local tow truck companies very busy.With the recent cold snap creating battery and many other mechanical issues for area vehicles, the Alberta Motor Association says ...

Jan 17, 2020 Over 65% of the calls AMA has received for roadside assistance has been for battery boosts

Animal rescue groups facing full shelters and more emergencies during extreme cold

The recent cold snap in the Peace Region is taking its toll on animal rescue groups. Wind chill values have brought temperatures well below minus 40 throughout this past week for much of the Peace Cou...

Jan 17, 2020 From the In The Woods Animal Rescue Facebook page (photo taken by Wendy Rose)

Growing the North Conference to feature Google rep, Argonauts CEO, and more

The 11th annual Growing the North Conference is going at Evergreen Park on February 19 and 20, 2020, and features a range of speakers and topics.The two day event is designed to bring together municip...

Jan 17, 2020

STARS Lottery underway

Holiday packages, homes, cash and more are being given away in this year's STARS Lottery.Tickets are now available online for the 27th annual edition.Glenda Farnden, senior municipal relations liaison...

Jan 16, 2020 Photo by Curtis Galbraith

Cold snap nearing an end in Grande Prairie and Alberta

After a long period of bitter cold weather, it looks like there is finally light at the end of the tunnel for Grande Prairie and the Province of Alberta. The cold front that has gripped the entire pro...

Jan 16, 2020 Photo Credit: EverythingGP

Popeyes, other businesses slated to join Trader Ridge development

Love that chicken from Popeyes?With buzz that the famed chicken restaurant would be setting up shop in Grande Prairie, the leasing agent for The Shops of Trader Ridge has confirmed to Everything GP th...

Jan 16, 2020 An opening date for the development could not be confirmed by the leasing agent (Photo: Shaun Penner)

RCMP investigating unconfirmed carjacking in the Avondale neighbourhood

A man is recovering in the hospital after being the victim of a possible assault and carjacking on Wednesday morning.RCMP confirm they responded to a call at 109 avenue and 102 street at 4:30 a.m. Wed...

Jan 16, 2020