Category Archives: Peace Region

HFCRD congratulating bronze-medal winner at Canada-wide science fair
Holy Family Catholic Regional School Division is congratulating a St. Stephen's School student for her achievements at a national science competition.Elianna Eagles won the bronze medal at the Canada-...
Jun 07, 2025

Peace River Forest Area danger rating now extreme
The wildfire danger rating for the Peace River Forest Area has risen to extreme due to high temperatures and dry conditions.Wildfires PWF050 and PWF044 are currently burning out of control near Twin L...
Jun 06, 2025

Grande Prairie Photography Club celebrating 20 years with exhibit
The Grande Prairie Photography Club is celebrating 20 years in the community with a gallery showcasing its history. The Centre for Creative Arts is hosting an exhibition titled Moments in Time - Celeb...
Jun 06, 2025

Grande Prairie Pride Society holding Pride Parties at Bonnetts Energy Centre
The Grande Prairie Pride Society has a pair of events this weekend as part of Pride Month festivities.The Rainbow Bright Teen dance is taking place tonight (Friday, June 6) at the Bonnetts Energy Cent...
Jun 06, 2025

UPDATE: Evacuation order expanded for County residents near Kiskatinaw Wild Fire
UPDATE June 6, 9:12 p.m: The evacuation order has been expanded to include everyone north of township road 700 to 740, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 130. Anyone living in t...
Jun 06, 2025

Work NW Alberta Partnership holds info luncheon for local employers
The Work NW Alberta Partnership held a luncheon event Thursday to discuss their goals to cultivate a skilled workforce across the Peace Region.The partnership was made between the City and County of G...
Jun 06, 2025

Special air quality statement rescinded as AHQI hits 1.0
Enviroment Canada has rescinded all special air quality statements and advisories for Grande Prairie. According to the Peace Airshed Zone Association, the danger level is now low, as we sit at a 1.0 o...
Jun 06, 2025

Indigenous Celebration this weekend at Evergreen Park
Evergreen Park is hosting its Indigenous Celebration Relay Races Saturday and Sunday.There will be 30 teams taking part.The top team will advance to the Calgary Stampede.The celebration will also incl...
Jun 06, 2025
Chautauqua Day in Sexsmith this weekend
A midway and street dance starting at 6 p.m. tonight will kick off Chautauqua Day celebrations in Sexsmith.A packed day of activities on Saturday will start with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. The para...
Jun 06, 2025

County of Grande Prairie calls for an evacuation
The County of Grande Prairie has now issued an evacuation order for residents living north of Township Road 710 to Township Road 740, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border, to Range Road 130. Re...
Jun 05, 2025