Category Archives: Peace Region

City asks residents not to use storm ponds for recreation
The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents to heed the significant safety risks associated with using the city's storm ponds for recreational purposes. "The ice thickness can vary drastically f...
Dec 12, 2017

County Enforcement Services busier in the third quarter
County Enforcement Services says some offenses picked up in the third quarter after being down in the first half of the year. Superintendent of Regional Enforcement Services Stuart Rempel says the are...
Dec 12, 2017

City lifting parking bans today
The parking bans on all permanent snow routes in Grande Prairie will be lifted today. The city says all its Priority 2 roads have been cleared and windrows picked up. Plus, there has been no snow with...
Dec 12, 2017

UPDATE: Safety inspection to be done following Glenmary School closure
Glenmary School will undergo a safety inspection following the closure of the school Monday afternoon due to air quality concerns. Though students and staff were all safe, the school was shuttered for...
Dec 11, 2017

County of Grande Prairie hand outs sports, recreation, culture grants
Sports, recreation, and cultural groups will be sharing $2,455,498 in grant money from the County of Grande Prairie. All the money is included in the County’s 2018 interim budget. “The Cou...
Dec 11, 2017

Clairmont house fire under investigation
A new home build in Clairmont caught fire Sunday night. RCMP are investigating the blaze, which took place between 9:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. that evening. Cst. Gabrielle Spencer says it is too early in...
Dec 11, 2017

Tips from AHS for holiday stress
The holidays can be a stressful time of year for people. Many factors play a part, like the hustle and bustle of the season, lack of sunlight and stress of shopping. “Don’t over do it,R...
Dec 11, 2017

Mr. Mikes Raising Funds for Charity
A restaurant chain located in Grande Prairie will be looking to raise funds for a charitable cause this holiday season. Mr.Mike’s Steakhouse Casual will be putting on their annual Deeds Well Don...
Dec 10, 2017

Volunteer Services Bureau hand out yearly awards
A number of local volunteers were recognized by the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau. Executive Director of the Bureau Carol Ann Pasemko says the 2017 Volunteer of the Year is Dawn Torrance. "...
Dec 10, 2017

Oliver's Funeral Home hosting support service for those grieving at Christmas
Oliver’s Funeral Home is hosting a special gathering tomorrow where people who are grieving this Christmas season can get comfort from others who are going through the same. Approximately 150 pe...
Dec 09, 2017