Category Archives: Peace Region
New Beaverlodge Hospital brought up in Legislature
A local MLA asked the government about a new Beaverlodge hospital in the legislature this week. GP Wapiti MLA Wayne Drysdale says he has been pushing for this for quite some time. ” For 10 years...
Apr 20, 2018
Vehicle security to be highlighted during program next week
Grande Prairie Crime Prevention will be looking to educate vehicle owners on if they are an easy target for people with sticky fingers. Public Education and Events Coordinator Cheryl George says the G...
Apr 20, 2018
RCMP seize 320 marijuana plants at suspected grow op
Peace Regional RCMP located and seized 320 marijuana plants from an area near the hamlet of Marie Reine today. A search warrant was executed on a home near the hamlet, 18 kilometres south of Peace Riv...
Apr 19, 2018
25th Annual Rotary Dream Home Lottery nearly sold out
The 25th annual Rotary Dream Home Lottery has turned out to be a record setter. Raffle Manager Kevin Hilgers says there has been a significant uptick in ticket purchases this year, luckily that was an...
Apr 18, 2018
First ever Boots & Moccasins weekend set for June 15-17 at Evergreen Park
June 15 through 17 will be a busy time at Evergreen Park. It will mark the first Boots & Moccasins weekend. The Western Chuckwagon Association will be racing at Gordon Badger Stadium Friday throug...
Apr 18, 2018
Traffic lights coming for main entrance to Evergreen Park
Traffic lights will soon be installed at the main entrance to Evergreen Park. County of Grande Prairie Council approved a tender of worth $1,194,252.90 from Knelson Sand & Gravel Ltd. at Monday...
Apr 18, 2018
Cannabis bylaws high on city's priority list
The City of Grande Prairie is starting to look at how marijuana will fit into the community once it becomes legalized this summer. City Administration is working on amendments to four bylaws in relati...
Apr 17, 2018
Sentences handed down in three court cases
A fiery crash in May of 2016 on Driftpile First Nation that left three people dead has led to jail time for one of the drivers involved. Alberta Justice says Edna Jean Smith of Grande Prairie has been...
Apr 17, 2018
County of Grande Prairie sets budget, taxes to go up
The County of Grande Prairie has finalized its 2018 budget at $155.4 million dollars. Of that total, $80.8 million is for operating expenses, $74.6 million for capital projects. County CAO Bill Rogan ...
Apr 17, 2018
A pair of snow records set Monday
Monday’s snowfall beat a 68-year record for Grande Prairie. On April 16th in 1950, 4.3 centimetres of snow fell and according to Environment Canada. Yesterday (Monday) 9.4 centimetres fell. Ther...
Apr 17, 2018