Category Archives: Peace Region
Reps from Odyssey House return from National Women's Shelters Conference
The Executive Director at Odyssey House in Grande Prairie says they learned of information, networked and built relationships at last week’s inaugural National Women’s Shelters Conference ...
Jun 18, 2018
Fatal collision involving motorcycle Saturday night
A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a pick-up truck north of Wembley. Beaverlodge RCMP were called to Highway 724 and Township Road 722 around 10 p.m. Saturday. According to investigators, ...
Jun 18, 2018
Pride Week grows in Grande Prairie
Pride Week activities in Grande Prairie wrapped up over the weekend. Grande Prairie Pride Society member Truelee Love feels their events picked up a lot more momentum compared to the past two years. "...
Jun 18, 2018
County of Grande Prairie Open Houses start Monday
A farm safety display will be among the things at this year’s County of Grande Prairie Open Houses. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association will be there with its BeGrainSafe trailer. They ...
Jun 18, 2018
Bridge replacement on Range Road 35 starts Monday
The County of Grande Prairie says work to replace a bridge will start today. it is located on Range Road 35 between Highway 674 and Township Road 734. Traffic wanting to use Township Road 734 should R...
Jun 18, 2018
UPDATE: Heat warnings ENDED
UPDATE: June 22: Heat Warning ended for Grande Prairie and area June 17th: Environment Canada has heat warnings in place across Northern Alberta. That includes the Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Valleyv...
Jun 17, 2018
Lemieux excited to return to Grande Prairie region
A former city fire chief who took a job in Strathcona County will be heading back this way. Dan Lemieux has accepted the role as the County of Grande Prairie's Community Services Director. “We s...
Jun 17, 2018
GPRC planning for mid-August re-opening after fire
Cleanup and restoration work continues at Grande Prairie Regional College after a fire on the roof of the B-Wing back on May 25th. Over 100 people from multiple contractors are working seven days a we...
Jun 17, 2018
Fraser Institute releases yearly Alberta high school ratings
One Peace region school is among the 10 fastest improving high schools in the province, according to the Fraser Institute’s annual report card on Alberta high schools. Grimshaw High School was r...
Jun 16, 2018
Grande Prairie Pow Wow starts today at Boots and Moccains
The first-ever Boots & Moccasins weekend is underway at Evergreen Park. The second annual Grande Prairie Pow Wow will take place at the ENTREC Centre today and tomorrow. The grand entries happen a...
Jun 16, 2018