Category Archives: Peace Region
Organizers thrilled with turnout for recent Animal Adoption Extravaganza
Organizers of the recent Animal Adoption Extravaganza are blown away after more than 50 animals found homes and $20,000 was raised for Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue and In the Woods Animal Rescue. ̶...
Oct 30, 2018
UPDATE: Betty the chicken has been adopted
A day after Betty the Chicken was up for adoption at the Grande Prairie Regional Animal Care Facility, she has found a new home. Through Facebook, the facility says Betty is “joining a family of...
Oct 29, 2018
Training available for tenants to learn more skills, confidence
People that would be like to learn to be better tenants are invited to take part in four days of workshops next week. The Rent Smart Certification, hosted by Community Social Development a department ...
Oct 29, 2018
Man pleads not guilty by reason of mental disorder to 2015 murders
The man charged following a double murder almost three years ago has pleaded not guilty to all six charges by reason of mental disorder. A judge-alone trial started this morning at the Grande Prairie ...
Oct 29, 2018
Expert to lead sexual, gender minority inclusion workshops
A workshop presenter is hoping people can walk into some upcoming sessions with open hearts and learn something about themselves. Two topics will be covered during each session, one on creating safer ...
Oct 29, 2018
Fox Creek work site murder trial begins in Grande Prairie
A judge-alone trial starts Monday in Grande Prairie for the man charged after a double murder near Fox Creek three years ago. Daniel Goodridge was charged with first- and second-degree murder, interfe...
Oct 29, 2018
Applications now being accepted for Rotary Youth Exchange program
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie are once again recruiting for the fall of 2019 and summer 2020 exchange year. Youth Exchange Committee Chair Karen Munjak says this fully funded program by the Rotar...
Oct 28, 2018
City accepting applications for Neighbourhood Outdoor Rink Program
The city is looking for volunteers who want to build and maintain small skating rinks in their neighborhood this winter. The city will provide the supplies and training and Aquatera will supply the wa...
Oct 28, 2018
Grande Prairie to be first-ever western Canada stop for popular Japanese art exhibit
A rare exhibit that has only stopped in Canada twice before will soon be on display at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie. It is called What Do The Mountain Spirits Ponder? and was created by the late ...
Oct 27, 2018
Deportation order issued for B.C. man who 'glorified' terrorism on Facebook
A deportation order has been issued for a Fort St. John man because he poses a security risk to Canada based on his Facebook posts that glorified terrorism in support of the Islamic State group. Othma...
Oct 26, 2018