Category Archives: Peace Region

County of Grande Prairie Council approves tourism funding
The County of Grande Prairie hosted its regular meeting yesterday. (Monday, June 23) During the meeting, Council approved a $20,000 funding request from the Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association...
Jun 25, 2025

Vehicle-school bus collision near Berwyn sends four people to hospital
The Peace River School Division says a collision between a school bus and a passenger vehicle on Friday near Berwyn sent four people to hospital.The division says in a release that a bus carrying two ...
Jun 24, 2025
City of Grande Prairie exploring strategic alliance to strengthen Grande Prairie Airport
The City of Grande Prairie is entering discussions with the Edmonton International Airport to strengthen regional connectivity through the Grande Prairie Airport.The City and YEG are working alongside...
Jun 24, 2025

Confirmed case of measles in Grande Prairie
AHS has been made aware that a person infected with measles was out in a public setting twice in Grande Prairie throughout last week.The first was last Tuesday, June 17, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Shopp...
Jun 24, 2025

Fire Restriction downgraded to advisory in County of Grande Prairie
Starting at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, the Fire Restriction in the County of Grande Prairie will be downgraded to a Fire Advisory. This includes the towns of Sexsmith, Beaverlodge, and Wembley. Th...
Jun 24, 2025

Musko-Eats joining support for Margaret Edgson Manor victims
Residents displaced by the Margaret Edgson Manor fire from earlier in the month are getting another free meal courtesy of a local business.The new canteen at the Ernie Radbourne Pavilion in Muskoseepi...
Jun 24, 2025

97 Ave & 100 St intersection traffic lights switchover
Residents working the night shift may see some delays this evening (Tuesday, June 24) as City of Grande Prairie crews conduct traffic signal switchover work. Starting at 8 p.m., the intersection of 97...
Jun 24, 2025

City and County hosting information sessions for potential election candidates
Municipal elections will be held in Alberta on October 20.Both the City and County of Grande Prairie have organized information sessions for potential candidates.The fist one for the city will be held...
Jun 24, 2025

Grande Spirit Foundation opens new 26-unit seniors housing apartment in Spirit River
New senior apartments in Spirit River are officially open.The Grande Spirit Foundation held a grand opening ceremony Friday to celebrate the opening of a new 26-unit seniors' apartment designed to pro...
Jun 23, 2025

Grande Prairie resident wins $100,000 lottery
A Grande Prairie local has won $100,000.Robert Bexson says he was disbelieving when he was told his WESTERN MAX and EXTRA ticket had won him the April 29 EXTRA draw.The surprised winner says he plans ...
Jun 23, 2025