Category Archives: Peace Region
New programs for recreational centres assist low-income earners
The County of Grande Prairie is making recreational opportunities more obtainable to all residents. Lisa Watson team lead for the Child, Youth Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) says the Cou...
Aug 05, 2018
Grande Prairie firefighters deployed to BC
Twenty firefighters from Grande Prairie, plus an area representative, are going to BC to help battle wildfires in that province. The group left for the Prince George Fire Centre Thursday. It is not kn...
Aug 03, 2018
Close calls lead to dash cams on County mower tractors
The County of Grande Prairie says a number of close calls have prompted it to install dash cameras on its mower tractors. Speeding vehicles and careless drivers have led to a number of dangerous situa...
Aug 03, 2018
RCMP encouraging safe driving over the long weekend
The Heritage Day long weekend is fast approaching and the RCMP are advising people to be safe while traveling around the province. Cst. Mike Hibbs says there will be many people on the roads. “F...
Aug 03, 2018
WCA, WPCA back at 'er this weekend
The Western and World Pro chuckwagons will be racing again this weekend after some time off. The Western Chuckwagon Association will race at the North Peace Stampede in Grimshaw tonight through Sunday...
Aug 03, 2018
Two road work projects start Friday in Grande Prairie
City Hall says a couple of big road work projects are set to get underway Friday in Grande Prairie. One will see some rebuilding of Mission Heights Drive between 76 Ave and Kateri Drive. Crews will be...
Aug 03, 2018
RCMP looking for a suspect in Jackpot Grill robbery
Grande Prairie RCMP are investigating a Monday robbery at the Jackpot Grill. Police say at 5:45 that afternoon, a man with a firearm took an undisclosed amount of money before running away. He is desc...
Aug 02, 2018
Province, Graham exchanging barbs over Grande Prairie Regional Hospital
The province has responded after a media statement was released by Graham Construction regarding the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital project. In their release, the construction firm cited over 600 ch...
Aug 02, 2018
Three teens facing charges after break-and-enters
Three 14-year-old boys are facing charges after a series of alleged break-and-enters. Between July 19 and 20, RCMP was called to numerous calls of mischief and break-ins to homes, mostly in the Crysta...
Aug 02, 2018
Construction firm accuses province of botching build of Grande Prairie hospital
The construction firm fighting with the Alberta government over the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital says the province has crippled the project with slapdash planning, poor budgeting, and bad faith ne...
Aug 02, 2018