Category Archives: Peace Region
Salvation Army breaks record this year for amount of money raised
The Salvation Army of Grande Prairie has announced it’s surpassed its Christmas Campaign goal of $500,000. The organization says in 2018 it’s reached a record-breaking $504,298.17. The amo...
Dec 31, 2018
GP Residents ready to make their New Years Resolutions
2019 is almost here and it turns out many people haven’t made new years resolutions and some don’t believe in them. Everything GP asked residents on the street about their resolutions and ...
Dec 31, 2018
Grande Prairie brings in new year with events at Muskoseepi Park
Muskoseepi Park and the Ernie Radbourne Pavilion are expected to be busy tonight. The city will be bringing in the new year with sleigh rides, skating on the pond and hot chocolate at Muskoseepi, and ...
Dec 31, 2018
Male arrested after incident in Countryside South
Update: One male has been arrested after a situation in Countryside South early Monday. Charges are pending and an update will be provided as more information becomes available. Police remain on scene...
Dec 31, 2018
Snowfall records set in Peace region communities
Snow plows are now out on city streets after Grande Prairie broke a 69 year old record for snowfall on December 29th. A total of 18.3 cm of snowfall was recorded at Grande Prairie Airport yesterday, s...
Dec 30, 2018
Women of Influence Awards nominations now being accepted
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. The City’s Social Development Manager, Angela Sutherland, says the awards are going to highlight the success and accomplishments ...
Dec 30, 2018
UPDATE: Air Quality Statement ENDED for Southern Peace areas
Environment Canada has ended a Special Air Quality statement for areas from the BC border across to Little Smoky, including Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Valleyview. High Air Quality Healt...
Dec 29, 2018
Three people saluted for bravery during 2016 Prairie Mall shooting
Three people have been saluted by Grande Prairie Crime Prevention for their actions during the 2016 shooting at the Prairie Mall. Anneliese Reckewitz was there teaching some girls self-defence. She go...
Dec 29, 2018
UPDATE: Snowfall warnings ended for Alberta side of the Peace
UPDATE: Snowfall Warning has now ended for all regions. Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, and Valleyview are now under a snowfall warning. So are Fairview, Peace River, High Prairie, Manning, and Slave Lak...
Dec 28, 2018
Cars for Christmas fundraiser tickets on sale until 9 tonight
If you were waiting until the last minute to buy your Cars for Christmas tickets, you have until just 9 p.m. Today is the last day to get tickets and Dave Cook, Chair of the Swan City Rotary Club̵...
Dec 28, 2018