Category Archives: Peace Region

County of Grande Prairie preparing for 75th anniversary
The County of Grande Prairie is getting ready for their 75th anniversary next year.At the meeting Monday, Aug. 25, County Council directed administration to prepare a business case for a celebratory e...
Aug 26, 2025

Local talent continues to flood the Storm's roster
The Grande Prairie Storm have signed a pair of players from their own backyard. Two former La Crete Lumber Barons are now taking the jump from Junior B to Junior A, as the Storm welcomed 2008-born cen...
Aug 26, 2025

County offices closing for two hours
All County of Grande Prairie Offices will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, Aug. 27) for two hours. An all-staff event will be taking place from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. During that time, residents can still...
Aug 26, 2025

Grande Prairie RCMP arrest three suspects following carjacking
Grande Prairie RCMP arrested three suspects Thursday, following a vehicle collision and subsequent carjacking.On Aug. 21, a stolen vehicle and a civilian vehicle collided, the passengers of the stolen...
Aug 26, 2025

Peace River Forest Area wildfire danger level now extreme
The wildfire danger rating for the Peace River Forest Area has risen to extreme due to lessened rain and extreme temperatures.Of the six wildfires currently burning in the area, only one is listed as ...
Aug 26, 2025

Local spray park hours extended
The City has extended the hours of the two spray parks in Grande Prairie for the hot blast of summer weather Alberta is experiencing. The Lions Park and Muskoseepi Park spray parks will now operate da...
Aug 26, 2025

Construction in Muskoseepi Park
ATCO will begin construction today (Tuesday, Aug. 26) in Muskoseepi Park near Bostad Hill. During that time, trail users may experience minor disruptions and are asked to use caution. Work is expected...
Aug 26, 2025

Grande Prairie Forest Area Wildfire rating returns to high
With a long-duration heat event in effect, the Grande Prairie Forest Area Wildfire rating has returned to High.Warmer temperatures and winds have once again increased the danger level, and current con...
Aug 25, 2025

GPPL launches new library cards
The Grande Prairie Public Library has revealed its new library card designs.New library members, and current ones looking for a change, will be able to pick from four designs created by Outreach and E...
Aug 25, 2025

School zones to tentatively go into effect this week
With back-to-school season upon us, residents are being reminded that school zones go into effect Thursday, Aug. 28, in the Peace Region. These 30km/h zones will be in effect Monday to Friday, from 7:...
Aug 25, 2025