Category Archives: Peace Region
GPPS deploys drone technology to locate encampments
Multiple encampments in Grande Prairie parks are being assessed or dismantled following a test flight by Grande Prairie Police Service drones.The GPPS were testing out their drone technology last week...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Everything GP staff/Nathaniel Leigh)
County Council funding cellular upgrade, 75th anniversary, roads & trails
County of Grande Prairie Council held its regular meeting yesterday (Monday, May 4).Of the topics discussed Council approved a cellular connectivity upgrade at Evergreen Park, and has approved $63,978...
May 05, 2026 County of Grande Prairie (Image Credit: County of Grande Prairie)
Mayor Clayton statement for Red Dress Day 2026
May 5, 2026, is Red Dress Day. Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton has released a statement recognizing the National Day for the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people:"To...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo)
County of Grande Prairie issues fire advisory for entire area
A fire advisory has been issued for the County of Grande Prairie due to rising temperatures and no forecasted rainfall. Effective 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, any burning done without a permit, excluding...
May 05, 2026 Teepe Creek Wildfire (Image Credit: EGP Staff)
Youth Week events this week
Youth Week is back in Grande Prairie this week with a lineup of activities aimed at encouraging youth to try new things.A major focus of the event is the Youth Career Discover Expo taking place Thursd...
May 05, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Grande Prairie)
Heavy police presence ended in Peace River
Update on Monday, May 4, at 7:45 p.m. - The police operation has ended and Mounties are thanking the public for their cooperation. No details have been shared by RCMP about the operation.Peace River R...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith.)
City seeking feedback on Pinnacle Ridge levy
Residents of Pinnacle Ridge are invited to provide feedback on the $12.50 levy for the front entrance fountain and water feature.The City of Grande Prairie is welcoming residents to attend an Operatio...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Grande Prairie)
"Very high" wildfire danger level for parts of County
Parts of the County of Grande Prairie currently sit at a very high wildfire danger rating.Alberta Wildfire's Fire Danger Rating map shows that the affected area starts just east of Grande Prairie and ...
May 04, 2026 Wildfire (Image Credit: EGP Staff)
ATA organizing physical activity challenge for mental health week
Students from Grande Prairie schools and the surrounding area will be participating in physical activity challenges to raise mental health awareness.Three local Alberta Teacher Association chapters ar...
May 04, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 1593732 © Samuray | Dreamstime.com)
Missing man in Grande Prairie
RCMP and municipal police in Grande Prairie are asking for the public's assistance in locating missing 29-year-old Karson Clease. Clease is of no fixed address but is normally in the Grande Prairie ar...
May 03, 2026 (Image Credit: RCMP)