Category Archives: Peace Region

RCMP looking for help in ongoing investigation
RCMP are looking to identify a man in an ongoing investigation. Police started an investigation on October 13th, but now need the public's help in figuring out who the male in the photos is. Officers ...
Oct 30, 2017

Local UCP MLA’s react to leadership race results
Grande Prairie's two United Conservative Party MLA's have weighed in on the results of the inaugural leadership vote for the new party. Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney won the leadership ...
Oct 30, 2017

Kenney becomes first leader of United Conservative Party
Members of Alberta's new United Conservative Family have selected their first ever leader. Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney garnered over 61 percent of the vote from party members to defea...
Oct 30, 2017

Bonspiel of Hope rapidly approaching
On November 17th to 19th, there will be curlers gathered for the Bonspiel 4 Hope. There are donors, sponsors and curlers needed for the 11th annual event in Sexsmith. Organizer Larry Vavrek says two o...
Oct 30, 2017

Helping Hands kick off annual campaign to help local families
Halloween is just around the corner, but the Helping Hands Grande Prairie are already prepping for Christmas. The group helped an estimated 300 people last year, and one of the founding members Adina ...
Oct 30, 2017

Sutherland honoured by friends and fans
The King of Chuckwagon Racing was saluted last night before of a room full of loyal fans and followers. And it was announced that a roadway in Evergreen Park will be named Kelly Sutherland Way. Speake...
Oct 30, 2017

Kelly Sutherland to be saluted tonight
Many people will head to Evergreen Park tonight to pay tribute to a legendary 50-year career in chuckwagon racing. Clarkson Hall will host A Salute to Kelly Sutherland. "Grande Prairie has really been...
Oct 28, 2017

Poppy campaign kicks off in Grande Prairie
The Legion's presentation of the first poppy to Mayor Bill Given Friday morning signalled the start of the annual Poppy Campaign. Judi Thomas, president of the GP legion, says the community in Grande ...
Oct 27, 2017

Crews called to two-vehicle crash in GP
Emergency crews were called to a two vehicle crash at 97 Street and 99 Avenue in Grande Prairie just after 11 this morning. No word on injuries at this point.
Oct 27, 2017

Poppy campaign starts today
The Grande Prairie Legion's Poppy Campaign kicks off today. Mayor Bill Given will receive the first one in his office at City Hall. The Legion will be placing boxes of poppies in restaurants, coffee s...
Oct 27, 2017