Peace Region

Teddy for Toonie fundraiser to donate some funds to Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation

For the first time in the 20 year history of the ATB Financial Teddy for a Toonie fundraising campaign, money raised in Grande Prairie will stay in the community.Close to $56,000 was raised in Grande ...

Aug 26, 2019 Photo credit: ATB Financial/Facebook

Alberta's Service Minister to visit Peace Region later this week

Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish continues his barnstorming tour of Alberta this week, with several stops planned for Peace Region communities later in the week. The province wide tour began last...

Aug 26, 2019 Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish makes a stop in Calgary to talk to registries (Photo credit: Twitter).

North End Condo Fire Under Investigation

A Saturday afternoon fire at a north end condominium complex caused significant damage to one unit, and slight damage to a neighbouring property. Grande Prairie Fire Department crews were alerted abou...

Aug 25, 2019 Photo courtesy Facebook

Fire at Beaverlodge Hospital Limited to Back Shed

Damage amounts are not known after a fire at the Beaverlodge Hospital on Friday night. According to the Beaverlodge Fire Department, the blaze was limited to a back deck that held some patio furniture...

Aug 25, 2019 photo courtesy Beaverlodge Fire Department Facebook Page

Work Underway on New Dressing Room for Vipers

Back in March the Sundown Oilfield Services Sexsmith Vipers were granted $12,500 from the County of Grande Prairie to go towards a new dressing room at the Sexsmith arena.Fast forward to today and the...

Aug 25, 2019 Photo credit to the Sundown Oilfield Services Sexsmith Vipers

Phone Service Down in Sucker Creek area

UPDATE - Land line and cell phone service has been restored in that area. 9-1-1 service is also fully operational again. Telus is working to restore landline and cell phone service to approximately 75...

Aug 24, 2019

Final day of Pack it for Pets in support of In the Woods Animal Rescue

Suzie Q's Auto Detailing is hoping to fully "Pack it for Pets" today in support of In the Woods Animal Rescue.The business has been seeking donations to fill a cargo trailer full of pet necessities si...

Aug 24, 2019 A donation made to the cause from Stahl Peterbilt (Photo: Facebook / Pack it for Pets)

Bullets and Broadheads to host grand opening Saturday

Grande Prairie's very first indoor shooting range, archery and axe throwing centre is hosting its grand opening today.Bullets and Broadheads will be hosting the celebration of their new hunting and ou...

Aug 24, 2019 Owner Robin Coward shows off his axe throwing skills at the Bullets and Broadheads axe throwing range (Photo: Shaun Penner)

HD Ride 4A Cure to be held on Saturday

This Saturday, the Peace Country Chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada are hosting their 10th annual HD Ride 4A Cure at the Teepee Creek Stampede Grounds. Huntington disease (HD) is a hereditary...

Aug 23, 2019

Highway 40 near Grande Cache to have substantial repairs

Drivers heading between Grande Cache and Grande Prairie can expect single lane, alternating traffic in the Sheep Creek Provincial Recreation Area for the next several months.The road has been reduced ...

Aug 23, 2019