Category Archives: Peace Region
Snow clearing in south part of Grande Prairie
Residential snow clearing continues today in Grande Prairie. Crews will be in Patterson, Cornerstone, Country Club West, Country Club Estates, Country Side South, Country Side North, Summerside, and S...
Nov 21, 2017
UPDATE: Police investigate bus collision
UPDATE: In an earlier version of this story, Grande Prairie District & Catholic Schools initially said no students were injured. The RCMP and school board have since clarified, and said a 10-year-...
Nov 20, 2017
Building Inclusive Communities sessions
The city is looking for input from the community on inclusivity. There will be three opportunities for residents to let officials know what inclusion means to them. Community Development Coordinator T...
Nov 20, 2017
Weekend Retreats Offered for Youth Dealing With Stress
Suicide Prevention Resource Centre is inviting youth struggling with stress, emotions, or self esteem to take part in one of their Breakfast Club weekend retreats. The retreats, which are for youth ag...
Nov 20, 2017
NE Industrial Area Structure Plan Workshop set for Tuesday
The city is seeking input from the public on the Northeast Industrial Area Structure Plan. Senior Planner Dan Whelton says a workshop is being held on Tuesday at Crystal Park School. “We are get...
Nov 20, 2017
Snow Removal for Northeast Neighbourhoods Today
Residential snow clearing resumes today in the city. Areas that will be worked on include Mountview, VLA/Montrose, Hillside, Crystal heights, Crystal Landing, and Ivy Lake. Neighborhood snow removal w...
Nov 20, 2017
Ivy Lake Subdivision garage fire
A snowmobile parked next to a flammable liquid started a garage fire in Ivy Lake Sunday morning. The Grande Prairie Fire Department was called just before 11 a.m. to the subdivision to find the snowmo...
Nov 20, 2017
Syringes, needles on the ground worrying AHS
Alberta Health Services is worried that syringes and needles being left on the ground is becoming an increasing problem in Grande Prairie, especially downtown. AHS Medical Officer of Health in Grande ...
Nov 19, 2017
101 Street downtown now open
As the winter season begins to roll in, the Downtown Rehabilitation and Streetscapes Project construction is starting to wrap up for the next few months. Vehicles are now able to drive down 101 Street...
Nov 18, 2017
Grande Prairie woman providing warmth for homeless
A Grande Prairie woman is doing her best to keep the people experiencing homelessness in the community warm. Jordana Ashelle is collecting blankets in the back of her vehicle to deliver to those that ...
Nov 18, 2017