Category Archives: Peace Region
Alberta Government Maintaining Highways this Winter
Unpredictable weather is the norm for Alberta at this time of the year. As a result, the Alberta Government works with their maintenance contractors throughout the winter months to make sure highways ...
Dec 07, 2017
County council approves interim budget for 2018
The council at the County of Grande Prairie adopted an interim 2018 budget, with no tax increase. The budget is $147 million, and includes estimated expenditures of $79.3 million for general operation...
Dec 06, 2017
Grande Prairie Firefighters' Foundation accepting Sparky's Secret Wish nominations
The Grande Prairie Firefighters Charitable Foundation is accepting nominations for its 5th annual Sparky’s Secret Wish. Firefighter Daniel MacLean says they have between 25 and $30,000 to give o...
Dec 06, 2017
Court updates: Prelim. set in murder case, trial dates set in drug case
Preliminary hearing dates set in murder case Preliminary hearing dates have been set for a man facing a murder charge after a body was found in a burned-out trailer near Peace River in May. Alberta Ju...
Dec 06, 2017
Paw Patrol toys popular this Christmas: Local manager
With Christmas around the corner, toys will be flying off the shelves at stores in Grande Prairie. Paw Patrol-branded items are among the most popular toys this year sold at Canadian Tire, according t...
Dec 06, 2017
Real Christmas trees up fire risks
If you opt for a real Christmas tree over an artificial one this winter, there could be a higher risk of fire. Fire Marshall James Kostuk says they haven’t seen a lot of fires in Grande Prairie,...
Dec 06, 2017
Organizers of Stompede 41 gearing up for another big event
It’s just less than six months away, but tickets for Stompede 41 went on sale today. Stompede President Trevor Denis says they can’t say too much right now, but they have some big plans in...
Dec 05, 2017
Electoral boundaries changes now before legislature
A bill meant to enact changes to electoral boundaries in Alberta is now before the legislature. It is expected to go to second reading tomorrow, then to committee next week. That is where amendments c...
Dec 05, 2017
Community Opioid Response Task Force launched
At last night's council meeting the mayor announced the launch of a Community Opioid Response Task Force. It brings together local organizations already dealing with the crisis as well as the business...
Dec 05, 2017
New Catholic Junior-Senior High School to open late February
Students will have to wait a little bit longer to get into their classroom at the new high school in the Arbour Hills neighbourhood. Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools Superintendent Karl Ge...
Dec 05, 2017