Category Archives: Peace Region
Chuckwagon racing to get underway at Calgary Stampede
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is now in full swing after a parade kicked off festivities this morning. As part of the Stampede, the Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon racing will get underway tonight (Fr...
Jul 04, 2025
GP local to compete at the Calgary Stampede
UPDATE:GP Local Jennifer Neudorf currently sits in 4th in the ladies barrel racing Pool A standings after a time of 17.37. With that finish, Neudorf has earned herself $3,250.Anita Ellis out of Blackf...
Jul 04, 2025
Grande Prairie ranked third in top five Alberta cities with increased auto theft claims costs
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says the cost of auto theft has gone up dramatically in Alberta.Auto theft claims costs were $110.3 million in 2024; a 65 per cent increase from $67 million in 2021.Gran...
Jul 04, 2025
Triathlon to impact traffic and transit over weekend
Grande Prairie's annual triathlon event returns this weekend.The Grande Prairie Triathlon, formerly the Eastlink Centre Triathlon, will be taking place this Sunday, with different events allowing for ...
Jul 04, 2025
Jumpstart Inclusive Playground to begin construction at Lions Park
Construction at Lions Park is expected to temporarily close the playground starting Friday, July 4.The City of Grande Prairie is constructing a new Jumpstart Inclusive Playground at the park, thanks t...
Jul 04, 2025
84th Ave road work update
Starting on Monday, July 7, city crews will begin work on a stretch of 84 Avenue, which will lead to some delays. City crews will be conducting a full-depth reclamation (FDR) on 84th Ave between 108 S...
Jul 04, 2025
Another delegation on Swanavon wild rabbits visits City Council
City Council once again found themselves at the centre of the ongoing Swanavon "feral rabbits" situation. During their regular meeting on Monday, June 30, Council heard from a delegation Brooks Hoffos...
Jul 04, 2025
NWP partnering with AltaGas for the development of a student hub
Northwestern Polytechnic has announced a new partnership with AltaGas.The Canadian Corporation is investing $250,000 to help fund the Sparta Controls Northwestern Centre for Industrial Automation &...
Jul 03, 2025
City of Grande Prairie continuing 2025 road rehabilitation work in Crystal Ridge
The City of Grande Prairie has advanced its 2025 capital construction season.Road rehabilitation work began Wednesday on Crystal Lake Drive between 124 Avenue and Lakeland Drive.The work will help ext...
Jul 03, 2025
Grande Prairie experiencing housing surge
The City of Grande Prairie says it is experiencing a surge in housing construction.$55.1 million in residential building permits have been recorded as of the end of June 2025, representing over 230 ne...
Jul 03, 2025