Category Archives: Peace Region
Increase in need for services: Family Violence Prevention Network Chair
Along with poppies, people may also be wearing a purple ribbon during the month of November to recognize Family Violence Prevention month. Chair for the Prevention of Family Violence Network, Natasha ...
Nov 02, 2018
$20-million by 2020 the goal for GPRC's Vital Campaign
Grande Prairie Regional College has publicly launched an ambitious fundraising endeavour. The Vital Campaign’s goal is collecting $20-million dollars by 2020. Of that, $18-million is already in ...
Nov 01, 2018
GP Sports Council Executive Director weighs in on Calgary's Olympic bid
A local sports official says events like the Olympics can be great, but organizers must be smart about it. Grande Prairie Sport Council Executive Director Karna Germsheid says the Games can be a boost...
Nov 01, 2018
Three facing charges after search of suspected "chop shop"
Three people are facing charges after a suspected “chop shop” was searched by RCMP. Officers executed a warrant at a property near Girouxville on Thursday, October 18 where they turned up ...
Nov 01, 2018
Witness testimony concludes at Goodridge trial
Witness testimony has concluded at the Daniel Goodridge murder trial. The Crown wrapped up its case Thursday afternoon. The defence says it will not call any witnesses. Final summations will be heard ...
Nov 01, 2018
New contractor picked for Grande Prairie Regional Hospital
Work could soon start up again at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. Construction has been on hold since September when the province announced it had fired Graham Construction. Graham said it did n...
Nov 01, 2018
19-year-old Grande Prairie resident charged following armed robbery
The Grande Prairie RCMP responded to an armed robbery at a hotel on the west side of the city Saturday night. The call came in following the suspect taking out a firearm and stealing an employee’...
Nov 01, 2018
Family Violence Prevention Month starts today
Every November is Family Violence Prevention Month. Mayor Bill Given and County of Grande Prairie Deputy Reeve Ross Sutherland will read out proclamations at an event marking the beginning of the mont...
Nov 01, 2018
County joins City in bid for 2022 Arctic Games
The County is on board with the City to submit a bid to host the 2022 Arctic Winter Games. County Administrator Bill Rogan says they’ve accepted the City’s invitation to join them with the...
Nov 01, 2018
Psychiatrist testifies on Day 3 of Goodridge trial
The only witness set to testify today at the Daniel Goodridge murder trial in Grande Prairie was a psychiatrist who examined him after the attacks. Dr. Lenka Zedkova testified that at the time of the ...
Oct 31, 2018