Peace Region

Bridge repairs to effect trail users in Maskwoteh Park starting today

Bridge repairs are beginning today within Maskwoteh Park, and trail users are reminded to use caution when in the area.Crews will be doing repairs to the underside of the bridge on 108 Street, and wil...

Mar 26, 2019

Contentious subdivision topic of lengthy debate at County Council meeting

It was a full house at Council Chambers this morning during the County of Grande Prairie's regular meeting.A public hearing was held on the proposed re-zoning of a 45.76-acre, privately-owned parcel o...

Mar 25, 2019 The subject parcel (outlined in black) is applying to re-zone the land to Country Residential for a nine lot subdivision, which would be located to the northwest of the property (Photo: County of Grande Prairie)

RCMP warns about increased phone scams

Grande Prairie RCMP say they have been receiving increased reports from residents regarding fraudulent Canada Revenue Agency phone calls and would like to warn the public. Multiple reports from reside...

Mar 25, 2019

New Horizon CO-OP buys Beaverlodge TGP

New Horizon CO-OP is expanding into Beaverlodge.It it has purchased the TGP store in that community. It will close as TGP on April 29 and re-open as a CO-OP May 2.All the current Beaverlodge TGP emplo...

Mar 25, 2019 Photo supplied by New Horizon CO-OP

County of Grande Prairie owed tax money by energy companies

The County of Grande Prairie is among the municipalities owed unpaid taxes by energy companies.Reeve Leanne Beaupre says the County estimates it comes to around $362,000 for taxes on things like pipel...

Mar 25, 2019 Photo by Curtis Galbraith

Fundraiser being held to preserve McNaught Homestead

The McNaught Homestead Preservation Society is holding its fundraising event in April. The Society was created to preserve the home of well-known local artist Euphemia McNaught.Board member Kyla Marti...

Mar 24, 2019 Facebook/McNaught Homestead Preservation Society 2016

Volunteers needed at local Pregnant and Parenting Teens organization

Pregnant and Parenting Teens in the city is looking for volunteers. Melodie McCracken is the Executive Director for the organization and says they need volunteers in a few different areas."We're looki...

Mar 24, 2019

Local film nominated for six Rosie Awards

A film produced and shot in Grande Prairie has been nominated for six Rosie Awards, which celebrate the best of filmmaking and media production in Alberta. The awards are presented by the Alberta Medi...

Mar 23, 2019 The cast and crew of Aeternitas (Photo: The Distillery Film Company)

2019 Appreciation Luncheon set for National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is set to take place from April 7 to 13. In celebration, the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau is inviting the community to partake in an Appreciation Luncheon April 11....

Mar 23, 2019

AER grants license to divert water from local Bird Sanctuary

Saskatoon Lake is currently being used as more than just a Migratory Birds Sanctuary.The Alberta Energy Regulator has granted Kelt Exploration Ltd. a license to temporarily divert water from the lake,...

Mar 22, 2019