Category Archives: Peace Region
Ribbon cutting at new Grande Prairie school (VIDEO)
A big crowd gathered in the gym of Grande Prairie’s new Roy Bickell Public School Thursday afternoon for an official opening ceremony and ribbon cutting. It is located on Royal Oaks Drive. Alber...
Dec 01, 2017
Windrow clearing pilot program officially begins
The newly-approved windrow clearing pilot project has begun. City council budgeted for the new program using reserves, and City Transportation Services Manager Robert Carroll hopes people are patient ...
Nov 30, 2017
Education minister in Grande Prairie for school opening
The education minister is in Grande Prairie today. This afternoon David Eggen will be at the opening of the Roy Bickell Public School, the 18th school in the Grande Prairie Public School District. The...
Nov 30, 2017
Firefighter urges residents to clear snow from hydrant
There can be up to ten minutes saved in an emergency situation if snow is cleared away from hydrants on a resident’s yard. Wembley Fire Chief Matthew Smith is hoping people can take the time aft...
Nov 30, 2017
Committee mulls Urban Hens proposal
The Transportation & Protective Services committee is mulling over a bylaw to allow a capped number of urban hens. Although proposed plans were rejected by the previous council, Councillor Jackie ...
Nov 29, 2017
UPDATE: Evacuation prompted by carbon monoxide build up
UPDATE: St. Joseph’s Catholic High School was evacuated this morning after a CO alarm went off. Although early investigation pointed to a possible false alarm, further inspection found that that...
Nov 29, 2017
Take Back the Night set for Thursday
The first Take Back the Night March for Grande Prairie is set to take place this Thursday. People will walk through the downtown core to show their solidarity for victims of family violence. “We...
Nov 29, 2017
Reminder from local RCMP about passing emergency vehicles
Local RCMP say charges will likely be laid against a Dawson Creek woman after a vehicle hit a police cruiser at the scene of a collision directing traffic. Crews were pulling a vehicle from a ditch on...
Nov 29, 2017
Canola farmers come together in support of Alberta's food banks
For a second year, the province’s canola farmers will be donating to Alberta’s food banks and school snack programs. “We produce a run of specially-labelled canola oil every year for...
Nov 29, 2017
101 Avenue set to re-open
101 Avenue is scheduled to re-open to traffic this Thursday, according to a city news release. It has been closed between 100 Street and 102 Street in downtown Grande Prairie since June 2017. This all...
Nov 28, 2017