Category Archives: Peace Region

AHS confirms measles case in Fairview
Alberta Health Services has confirmed a person infected with measles was in a public setting in Fairview while infectious.Individuals who visited the Fairview Freson Bros. July 7, between 5:30 p.m. an...
Jul 09, 2025

Wildfire hazard now very high in GPFA
The wind and warm temperatures have pushed the wildfire hazard rating in the Grande Prairie Forest Area to very high.People are asked to use extra caution if working or playing outside.A fire located ...
Jul 09, 2025

Grande Prairie Rural RCMP seize illegal tobacco
Grande Prairie Rural RCMP have stopped the sale of illegal tobacco after an arrest in June.On June 18, at 3:20 am, Mounties attempted a traffic stop on a black Nissan Sentra, but it quickly fled into ...
Jul 09, 2025

City of Grande Prairie renames Activity and Reception Centre
The City of Grande Prairie is changing the name of the Activity and Reception Centre.Oil company Keyera Corp has been awarded the naming rights for the centre which has been renamed Keyera Place Grand...
Jul 09, 2025

Afternoon tea returns to Reverend Forbes Homestead
It's teatime in Grande Prairie.The City of Grande Prairie's annual tradition of Afternoon Tea at the Reverend Forbes Homestead returns today.The annual activity carries on the legacy of Agnes Forbes, ...
Jul 09, 2025

Hwy 668 pedestrian crossing temporarily closing July 9
The County of Grande Prairie is temporarily closing the pedestrian crossing at Highway 668 Wednesday July 9.The crossing will be closed for three to five hours while crews work on the crossing signal ...
Jul 09, 2025

Grande Prairie artist joins Shania Twain on stage for Calgary Stampede performance
A Grande Prairie artist was able to complete a speed painting project in front of a live audience while standing next to Shania Twain.Carolyn Sinclair was invited to perform alongside Twain at the Cal...
Jul 08, 2025

GPFA wildfire danger level stays at high
Alberta Wildfire is asking residents in the Grande Prairie Forest Area to use caution if spending time or working outdoors. Alberta Wildfire is urging caution, as the wildfire danger level in the GPFA...
Jul 08, 2025

Average rent down 6% in Alberta
According to the most recent National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, the average asking rents in the country were down 2.7 per cent in June compared to a year ago, for the ninth consecutive...
Jul 08, 2025

Mayor Clayton welcomes Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games athletes
Grande Prairie's mayor is welcoming Alberta athletes attending an event this weekend in the City. The Swan City is hosting the 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games, bringing together various uni...
Jul 08, 2025 Photo Courtesy City of Grande Prairie