Category Archives: Peace Region
Domestic violence a growing trend in Grande Prairie
Officials say domestic violence is becoming a more common occurrence in the Swan City. Grande Prairie’s Odyssey House shelter supported 438 women and 201 children last year. Public Education Man...
Oct 26, 2018
Grizzly bear vs. black bears a rare sight: AB Fish and Wildlife
A video (below) of a grizzly bear digging at a black bear den and preying on a cub is being called “normal behaviour” by Alberta Fish and Wildlife. Spokesperson Brendan Cox says although i...
Oct 26, 2018
Tenille Townes joins Dierks Bentley's Burning Man Tour
Just two months after wrapping up the Bandwagon Tour with Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town, Tenille Townes is heading back out on tour, this time with headliner Dierks Bentley. The 2019 Burning Man...
Oct 26, 2018
Halloween festivities in and around the city
Halloween festivities are taking place in and around Grande Prairie this weekend. Saturday morning is the Downtown Association's annual Halloween Walking Parade. The line-up starts at 11 a.m., judging...
Oct 26, 2018
Youth Council seeking members for 2019
Grande Prairie’s Youth Council is seeking members for next year. Youth Community Development Co-ordinator Jeremy Landon says the Council is seeking members who want to have their voice heard in ...
Oct 26, 2018
100 Avenue downtown opens to traffic Monday
Drivers will be able to travel westbound downtown starting on Monday. The city has confirmed that 100 Avenue between 100 and 102 Street will be open to traffic after months of construction. There are ...
Oct 25, 2018
Major pet adoption event Saturday
This Saturday a major adoption event is being held for both Bandaged Paws Animal Rescue and In the Woods Animal Rescue. Erin Lafond, the organizer for the Animal Adoption Extravaganza says there are l...
Oct 25, 2018
Youth aquitted on manslaughter charge
A youth has been acquitted on the charge of manslaughter related to the death of a man two years ago. RCMP were called to a city apartment building November 30th, 2016 to reports of an injured man who...
Oct 25, 2018
Draft report on Old Fort landslide released soon
A draft report from a geotechnical company looking into the landslide near Old Fort could be ready by Friday evening. The landslide in northeastern British Columbia started September 30th and forced e...
Oct 25, 2018
City requesting resident input on budget
A Citizen Budget launches today to let city residents see how spending can impact their taxes. The online tool allows people to see where money can go and inform the city on where they would like thei...
Oct 25, 2018