Category Archives: Peace Region
Grande Prairie could host the 2022 Arctic Winter Games
An official bid to host the 2022 Arctic Winter Games hasn’t been submitted to the province but the City of Grande Prairie is eyeballing the idea. Mayor Bill Given says the city has inquired with...
Sep 02, 2018
City spray parks to close for season on Tuesday
This is the last weekend of the year to enjoy the spray parks in Grande Prairie. The spray parks in Muskoseepi Park and Lions Park will be closed for the season after Labour Day. Crews will be on site...
Sep 01, 2018
RCMP says practice safety for long weekend and new school year
School is about to get underway and the RCMP are warning people to keep safety in mind. RCMP Cpl. Richard Nowak says drivers need to prepare for busier streets. “We want motorists to be aware th...
Sep 01, 2018
Two-vehicle collision near Webster
Grande Prairie RCMP is on the scene of a two-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck and an SUV near Webster on Highway 2 and Township Road 742. One person remains trapped and emergency crews are on-...
Aug 31, 2018
Two injured in three vehicle collision on Highway 43
UPDATE 2 (5:24 p.m.) Beaverlodge RCMP say the collision near Township Road 724A this morning involved three vehicles. The person transported to the hospital from one of the vehicles was treated for th...
Aug 31, 2018
Area MP reacts to Trans Mountain decision
Chris Warkentin, Member of Parliament for Grande Prairie - Mackenzie, released a statement following the decision by the Court of Appeal to stop construction of the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion i...
Aug 31, 2018
Humboldt Broncos to be honoured in Peace River this weekend
It will be a jam-packed weekend in Peace River as the community hosts and honours the Humboldt Broncos with a pair of pre-season games. Darcy Haugan, who coached the Broncos, hailed from Peace River a...
Aug 31, 2018
Sour gas plant proposed near Saskatoon Mountain
There are plans for a sour gas plant project near Saskatoon Mountain in the County of Grande Prairie. The proposal comes from CSV Midstream Solutions. Company CEO Daniel Clarke says they are looking f...
Aug 31, 2018
Semi rollover causes delays on Highway 43 near DeBolt
Update (5:37 p.m.): According to Grande Prairie RCMP, the driver of the truck was transported to the hospital via STARS with serious injuries. Westbound lanes are expected to be clear early this eveni...
Aug 30, 2018
Turning light out at Costco intersection after MVC
The turning light at the intersection of 100 Avenue and 116 Street by Costco is currently down after a motor vehicle collision this morning. Repairs are underway but for the time being, motorists will...
Aug 30, 2018