Category Archives: Peace Region
Local councillor wants provincial combative sports commission
The Chair of the Grande Prairie Combative Sports Commission says Edmonton’s temporary ban on combative sports events may have been the right thing to do. This comes amid the review of the death ...
Dec 12, 2017
Minor injuries after school bus collision
A dozen people — 11 students and the driver — had to be treated at hospital for minor injuries after a school bus and vehicle collision Monday. It happened at the intersection of Roma Driv...
Dec 12, 2017
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