Category Archives: Peace Region
Bus service a welcome addition to event: GP Stompede President
A bus pilot-project for an event this spring is a welcome addition. The city will provide a bus service for the Grande Prairie Stompede as a Gift-in-Kind. Stompede President Trevor Denis says they hav...
Apr 17, 2018
Man arrested after another man suffers stab wound
One man was taken into custody and another seriously injured after a stabbing at a hotel on the city's north-west side. According to police, just before 8 a.m. Sunday, Grande Prairie RCMP were called ...
Apr 16, 2018
Alberta experiencing a shortage of Advanced Care Paramedics
The province of Alberta is currently facing a shortage of Advanced Care Paramedics. Rob Barone who is the Associate Executive Director of Alberta Health Services said the north zone which includes nea...
Apr 16, 2018
National Volunteer Week in Grande Prairie
The Leaders of Tomorrow Awards will be handed out this Wednesday as part of National Volunteer Week. The Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau Executive Director Carol-Anne Pasemko says their guest...
Apr 16, 2018
Hospice Palliative Care Society hosting first ever 'Planning it Right'
The Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society is hosting its first ever ‘Planning it Right’ event. Event Coordinator Teanna Havell, says the purpose of the event is to provide informa...
Apr 15, 2018
Eight-year sentence given in Grande Prairie manslaughter case
One of the four people charged after the 2015 death of Adrian Snider has been given an eight-year jail sentence in Grande Prairie Court of Queen’s Bench. Dominic Decque had earlier pleaded guilt...
Apr 13, 2018
Tenille Townes signs with major label in Nashville
Grande Prairie musician and songwriter Tenille Townes had a huge announcement to make Friday. The 24-year-old who now lives in Nashville, has signed a major label recording contract. “I am offic...
Apr 13, 2018
Busy start to 2018 for Revolution Place
General Manager at Revolution Place is crediting his team and the bounce-back of the economy for strong ticket sales in the first part of 2018. On top of booking the arena, Scott Clark says they have ...
Apr 13, 2018
RCMP respond to collision this morning downtown
UPDATE: 3:47 p.m. – According to Cst. Melanie McIntosh of the RCMP, one vehicle ran a red light and hit the jeep resulting in the jeep going into and causing minor damage to the front of the bui...
Apr 13, 2018
Film industry continues to grow in Grande Prairie area
Some new developments within the Peace Region Independent Media Arts Association (PRIMAA) are a sign that the film industry continues to grow in the Grande Prairie area. The organization recently obta...
Apr 13, 2018