Category Archives: Peace Region

Food Bank Drive Kick-off took place this morning
Around 120 Grande Prairie Christian School students and representatives from the Salvation Army, City Council, and other organizations were on hand at the Eastlink Centre this morning for the Food Ban...
Sep 13, 2018

Local United Way wants to impact 33,000 people this campaign
The United Way Alberta Northwest is hoping to impact 33,000 lives this campaign year. Fundraising and Business Development Officer Jessica Pinette says they spoke with their community partners and pro...
Sep 13, 2018

Charitable education society creating field trip opportunities for schools
Inside Education makes their way to the Grande Prairie area twice a year to provide programming for students to do face-to-face learning related to the environment and natural resources. Educator with...
Sep 13, 2018

Snowfall record for Wednesday in Grande Prairie
Residents of Grande Prairie and the surrounding area woke up to a bit of a winter wonderland Wednesday as mother nature hit the region with some snowfall. The snow tapered off in the evening, and the ...
Sep 13, 2018

Flood mitigation work underway in Beaverlodge
Some flood mitigation work is underway in Beaverlodge, with more to follow. Mayor Gary Rycroft says some culverts will be replaced, a project that is expected to start within the next week or so. R...
Sep 12, 2018

Local Chamber Chair hoping for the best when minimum wage goes up
With the minimum wage rising to $15 per hour come early fall, some are wondering if it will affect the number of jobs available in the province. Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce Chair...
Sep 12, 2018

Free bike registry event on Saturday
After an abundance of reported bike thefts, Crime Prevention is looking to take a more proactive approach to help protect bike owners from would-be thieves. Cheryl George, Public Education and Event C...
Sep 11, 2018

Mandel rips government's handling of the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital
The leader of the Alberta Party describes the government’s handling of the new Grande Prairie hospital as an example of a “ham-fisted approach to governing”. In a written statement. ...
Sep 11, 2018

Horacio Galanti named interim City Manager
Grande Prairie City Hall has announced the City's Director of Infrastructure and Protective Services Horacio Galanti will be taking over as the interim City Manager. He will take over for Bob Nicolay ...
Sep 11, 2018

Snowfall warning in place
Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for a good-size chunk of the Peace Country. Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, and Valleyview, along with the BC Peace, are included. Warnings are also in pla...
Sep 11, 2018