Peace Region

Gravel shortage prompts pothole repair delays and driveway permit suspensions

Spring weather is bringing sunshine and drier roads to Grande Prairie, but residents will have to wait a bit longer for a smooth surface to drive on. A gravel shortage has prompted the city to call of...

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City of Grande Prairie holds 2026 State of the City event Mar. 31

The City of Grande Prairie held their annual State of the City event Tuesday, Mar. 31, at Bonnetts Energy Centre.Mayor Jackie Clayton moderated a panel discussion consisting of GPPS Chief Dwayne Lakus...

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VEP pilot program eliminates 98 per cent of ED service disruptions

Alberta Health Services is praising the effects of its Virtual Emergency Physician (VEP) Pilot Program.First piloted in January of 2025 at five ED's that included Beaverlodge, the program had virtual ...

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New school in the Kensington neighbourhood tops wish list for GPPSD

The Grande Prairie Public School Division says that a new Kindergarten to Grade 8 school in the Kensington area is the Number 1 priority in its new capital plan.The 2027-2030 Capital Plan Submission t...

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Range Road 63 intersections undergo "geotechnical investigation"

Two intersections along Range Road 63 will see reduced speeds for a week starting tomorrow (Wednesday, Apr. 1).Construction zones will be set up at the Range Road 63, Township Road 724, and 162nd Ave ...

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Monday's City Council meeting highlights

Grande Prairie City Council met on Monday. Highlights included the following:Two people from the Wapiti Community Support Association asked council advocate on the organization's behalf after a cut in...

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City of Grande Prairie ending snow clearing rotation early

The City of Grande Prairie is ending its current residential snow-clearing rotation.Effective end of day Mar. 30, the city is shifting efforts towards snowmelt management and snow storage removal to s...

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IIO investigating officer-involved shooting in Fort St. John

British Columbia's independent police watchdog is investigating after a man suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting involving an officer during a traffic stop. The Independent Investigations ...

Pattison Media Mar 30, 2026 Independent Investigation Office Facebook Page

Peace region feeling the effects of an early spring cold snap

"Unseasonably cold early spring weather" hit much of the province, according to Environment Canada, with two areas in the Peace region setting new daily minimum records.According to EC, both the Peace...

Pattison Media Mar 30, 2026

Peace River RCMP arrest vehicle theft suspects at Wilderness Park

Peace River RCMP arrested a pair of suspects Thursday only minutes after a vehicle theft.At around 8:56 p.m. on March 26, Mounties responded to a call of a vehicle theft, locating the vehicle 15 minut...

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