Category Archives: Peace Region

Transit and City facility hours on Labour Day
City of Grande Prairie facilities have adjusted hours of operation on Monday, September 1 for the Labour Day statutory holiday. The only city facilities that are open on the holiday Monday are:Ernie R...
Aug 30, 2025

Crowds gather for fourth annual Experience Grande Prairie event
The fourth annual Experience Grande Prairie event is in full swing in the downtown area.Crowds are gathering along 101 Ave. and 101 St. for an evening of local food vendors, family activities, and liv...
Aug 29, 2025

Construction season continues in County of Grande Prairie, as multiple projects
Multiple construction projects begin in the County of Grande Prairie over the next few days.Starting Saturday, Aug. 30 milling and paving work along Resources Road and Township Road 710 will begin, re...
Aug 29, 2025

Mighty Peace Football leagues kicks-off
The first Mighty Peace Football game of the year between the GP Comp. and Sexsmith Sabres was cut short on Thursday, Aug. 28.Extreme heat played a big factor in the decision, aswell as the Sabres havi...
Aug 29, 2025

AB4960 fundraising bike ride passes through Grande Prairie
A group of bicyclists travelling across Alberta and raising funds for Alberta Search and Rescue stopped in Grande Prairie Thursday, Aug. 28.The five riders participating in the AB4960 ride stopped at ...
Aug 29, 2025

GPES reminding residents to be safe on trails, paths, and in parks
Enforcement Services in the City is asking people to be mindful of the Wheeled Conveyances and Parklands bylaws as summer winds down. GPES say everyone is responsible for keeping public spaces safe an...
Aug 29, 2025

City of Grande Prairie celebrating Alberta Day Aug. 30
The City of Grande Prairie celebrating Alberta Day on Saturday August 30, with free recreation and heritage experiences.To mark Alberta's 120th anniversary, the City is offering free access to the Eas...
Aug 29, 2025

Experience Grande Prairie taking place Aug. 29
The City of Grande Prairie's summer celebration Experience Grande Prairie is taking place in the downtown area today.You are invited to stop by from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at 101 Ave. and 101 St. to ...
Aug 29, 2025

City & County of Grande Prairie implement a fire restriction
The fire advisories issued for both the County and City of Grande Prairie have been upgraded to a restriction. Both municipalities credited the current heat wave for creating dry conditions that are i...
Aug 28, 2025

County of Grande Prairie admin building entrance closing until October
The County of Grande Prairie is temporarily closing the main entrance to their administration building.Effective 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, the opening will be closed for minor renovations and is anti...
Aug 28, 2025