Category Archives: Peace Region
GP Petroleum Association hands out funding to local groups
The Grande Prairie Petroleum Association handed out $65,000 in funding to local charities and organizations. $25,000 went to the Hospital Foundation. This was one-third of their 5-year commitment of $...
Feb 03, 2018
Local roads in very poor condition, multiple collisions reported
We are hearing reports of multiple collisions on area roads and highways. On Highway 43 westbound before Richie Bros., there has been a collision involving several vehicles. Callers are reporting whit...
Feb 02, 2018
Advocacy group looking for federal involvement in opioid crisis
Moms Stop The Harm (MSTH) is pushing for federal involvement in the opioid crisis. The group advocates for those impacted by drug use and a few members were able to stop in to speak to the Prime Minis...
Feb 02, 2018
Motorists warned of the poor travel conditions on highways
Local RCMP are warning motorists of poor travel conditions as the Grande Prairie region remains under a snowfall warning. The snow can cause reduced visibility and slippery conditions on area highways...
Feb 02, 2018
City getting full of snow: Transportation Services Manager
The snowfall warning for our region remains in effect. Environment Canada says anywhere between 20 to 30 cm is expected before the storm moves east and south, tapering off tomorrow morning. The govern...
Feb 02, 2018
One person in custody following incident on Hwy 40
RCMP confirm to our newsroom a person is in custody following a situation on Highway 40 this morning which resulted in the highway being closed at the Wapiti bridge. The highway has since been re-open...
Feb 02, 2018
Businesses, individuals saluted at Chamber awards
Some individuals and businesses have been saluted at the 2018 Chamber Member Awards, given out by the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce. This list of winners is from an email sent to u...
Feb 01, 2018
RCMP connecting kids with technology and information
Grande Prairie RCMP will be helping children at a local school connect with information and technology. The local detachment along with the RCMP Foundation will be launching the TechConnect program at...
Feb 01, 2018
Big Hearts for Big Kids sold out weeks before event
In a few weeks, Grande Prairie’s own Tenille Townes will be back for the ninth edition of Big Hearts for Big Kids. The event that raises money for the Sunrise House has brought in more than $1,2...
Feb 01, 2018
PSAC: Fewer wells to be drilled in Alberta
There will be fewer wells drilled in Alberta according to adjusted numbers put out by the Petroleum Services Association of Canada. The updated 2018 Canadian Drilling Activity Forecast calls for 191 f...
Feb 01, 2018