Category Archives: Peace Region

Missing woman in Manning
Mounties in Manning are asking for the public's assistance in finding missing 31-year-old Jackie Strong. Jackie was last seen in the Manning area on May 23, 2025, and there is concern for her well-bei...
May 24, 2025

Stompede Parade kicks off rodeo week in Grande Prairie
Children, parents, and rodeo go-ers alike lined the the streets of downtown to catch a glimpse of the Grande Prairie Stompede Parade on Saturday afternoon. The annual GP Stompede has now officially ki...
May 24, 2025

Camp Tamarack inviting families to attend Family Camp Day
Camp Tamarack is holding a family Day Camp event Saturday to kick off the camping season.Families and guests are invited to explore the barrier free campgrounds and partake in on-site activities while...
May 24, 2025

Grande Prairie residents potentially exposed to Measles
AHS has been alerted about more confirmed cases of Measles. AHS says an infected individual was at the Real Canadian Superstore on Wednesday, May 14, from 10:55 a.m. to 9:45 p.m., Thursday, May 15, fr...
May 23, 2025

GPFA wildfire danger level remains at very high as an active blaze continues to burn
The wildfire danger level in the Grande Prairie Forest Area remains very high. Alberta Wildfire is asking residents to use caution while outdoors this weekend, due to high forecasted temperatures and ...
May 23, 2025

HFCRD appoints new Superintendent
Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has announced their new superintendent.Effective August 1, Victoria Cornick will be taking the role currently held by Betty Turpin.Cornick has been with HFCRD fo...
May 23, 2025

Stompede Parade to impact Grande Prairie traffic
The City of Grande Prairie says temporary road closures and detours will be in effect Saturday, May 24, to accommodate the Stompede Parade.The parade starts at noon to kick off the annual rodeo, which...
May 23, 2025

No injuries in Northgate townhouse fire Thursday
The Grande Prairie Fire Department says two families have been displaced following a fire that broke out Thursday morning in the Northgate area. Crews were notified of the blaze around 9:00 a.m. in a ...
May 23, 2025

HFCRD welcoming two new vice-principals in the fall
Two new vice-principals will be heading up roles in the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division come the fall. Patrick Connellan, who's been with the district since 1990, will now be taking over a lead...
May 23, 2025

City Hall to look into how Grande Prairie does financially compared to other cities
One member of city council wants to see how Grande Prairie is doing financially compared to other Alberta cities.At Tuesday's meeting, council approved a motion put forward by Councillor Dylan Bressey...
May 23, 2025