Peace Region

Trader Properties Inc. asks City Hall to defer taxes

A developer is looking for a nearly $2-million tax break from City Hall. At a Corporate Services Committee meeting today, the developer of the Trader Ridge subdivision in the north end of the city ask...

May 14, 2019 Trader Ridge parcels. Photo/City of Grande Prairie

County campgrounds set to open on Wednesday

Campgrounds and day parks in the County of Grande Prairie are set to open for their summer operations tomorrow, with the May long weekend upon us.Parks that will be opening include:Kleskun Hills ParkB...

May 14, 2019

Grande Prairie detachment boss retiring

The head of the Grande Prairie RCMP detachment is retiring after a 30-year career in policing.Superintendent Don McKenna's last day will be Friday.He says for many reasons, being stationed in Grande P...

May 13, 2019 Superintendent Don McKenna's last day will be Friday. Photo by Curtis Galbraith.

Possible stray bullets from gun club causing near misses at Dunes on 17

Stray bullets believed to have originated from the Wapiti Shooters Club have become a major safety concern for residents of the Dunes on 17 subdivision.Bullets that are reportedly not being contained ...

May 13, 2019 Photo: Shaun Penner

Fire Advisory issued for the County of Grande Prairie

The County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service has issued a Fire Advisory, effective immediately.The Advisory is in place for the entire County, which includes Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, Wembley and H...

May 13, 2019

Aquatera issues advisory to protect water infrastructure

Aquatera is asking boaters and ATV motorists for help to protect the current infrastructure in place next to the Wapiti River. The river acts as a main water source within the region and provides drin...

May 13, 2019 Wapiti River bank stabilization construction. Photo/Aquatera/Web

Youth Engagement Awards handed out to local businesses

Local businesses, individuals and community agencies that play a role in positive youth development were recently recognized with Grande Prairie Youth Engagement Awards. The Youth Employer Award was p...

May 12, 2019 Photo courtesy GP Youth Council Facebook page

Out of Control Wildfire Burning North West of Manning

Around 50 fire fighters from Manning, High Level and Peace River are battling an out of control wildfire in Northern Lights County. Helicopters, air tankers, and several heavy equipment groups are als...

May 12, 2019 photo courtesy Government of Alberta

More work on Goodwin Road planned for summer

The MD of Greenview plans to do close to five million dollars worth of work on Goodwin Road this year.Reeve Dale Gervais says a 19 kilometre stretch will be widened and rebuilt."It's (a) fairly heavil...

May 12, 2019

Fire advisory in place for Slave Lake region

With the wildfire hazard now at Very High for the Slave Lake forest management area, a fire advisory has been put in place for that region. All existing fire permits in the Slave Lake region have been...

May 11, 2019 Photo courtesy Government of Alberta