Peace Region

B.C. Peace pulp and OSB mills affected by slumping lumber market

A pulp mill and wood products mill in northeastern B.C. are the latest to feel the fallout from weaker lumber markets and the province's pine beetle infestation.Canfor Pulp says its Taylor operation w...

Jun 14, 2019

Doctor shortage in Sexsmith prompts recruiting effort

Sexsmith needs doctors.Town Council recently approved a doctor recruitment task force meant to attract more family physicians to the community.Mayor Kate Potter says this is a common issue for a lot o...

Jun 14, 2019 Photo from the Town of Sexsmith Facebook page

RV batteries becoming hot item for thieves in Grande Prairie

Batteries from RVs and holiday trailers are becoming a popular item for thieves within the Swan City.Grande Prairie RCMP have been called to a number of incidents from all across GP of late, having re...

Jun 14, 2019

"Ottawa is ending the party”: Petroleum Analyst says carbon tax isn't working

The Federal Government says their version of the carbon tax is to hit the Peace country and the rest of Alberta beginning in the new year, and drivers can expect to see gas prices go right back to whe...

Jun 14, 2019

Eleven men face charges relating to prostitution in Grande Prairie

Eleven men ranging from 20 to 65 years of age are all face sex offence charges after the Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit responded to concerns made by residents about "criminal activity" taki...

Jun 13, 2019

Community rallies together after passing of Clairmont boy

Family and friends are grieving the loss of an eight-year-old boy after they say he was misdiagnosed with a smoke allergy and passed away over the weekend. Close family friend Jessica Megan says Jaren...

Jun 13, 2019

Grande Prairie woman wins $1 million off scratch ticket from Great Northern Casino

A Grande Prairie woman is now set for life. Darlene Veinotte recently won $1 million on a SET FOR LIFE lottery ticket.She purchased two $5 SET FOR LIFE Zing scratch tickets from the Great Northern Cas...

Jun 13, 2019

So far, so good for County of Grande Prairie crops

Drought is hitting some areas in western Canada, but that is not the case in the County of Grande Prairie says Ag Fieldman Sonja Raven."They're (the crops) are actually looking really good . That last...

Jun 13, 2019

Saint Lawrence Centre still searching for new home

The Saint Lawrence Centre says it is back to square one for locating a new home in Grande Prairie.The organization says in a Facebook post that the centre had been working with Northreach, formerly kn...

Jun 12, 2019 The Saint Lawrence Centre has not been in operation since the Rotary House had to impose capacity regulations on its building.

County awards Operating Assistance Grants to Recreation Boards

The County of Grande Prairie has dished out over $181,000 in Operating Assistance Grants for several non-profit recreation boards across the County, plus another $730,890 in grants to 30 different spo...

Jun 12, 2019