Category Archives: Peace Region

New crop report says seeding completion over 25 per cent in the Peace
The May 13 crop report from Alberta Agriculture and AFSC says 26.6 per cent of the crop in the Peace had been seeded by that date.Progress had been at just under 10 per cent as of May 6.The five-year ...
May 21, 2025

Grande Prairie local to tend the net for Vancouver Island University
A Grande Prairie-born netminder will be joining the Vancouver Island University Mariners this fall, after wrapping up his KIJHL career. Twenty-year-old Connor Stojan spent three seasons in the Kootena...
May 21, 2025

MD of Fairview gravelling roads in Bluesky and Whitelaw
The Municipal District of Fairview is conducting gravelling work in the hamlets of Bluesky and Whitelaw this week. Municipal crews will be working from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. along Whitelaw on Thursda...
May 21, 2025

Guitar case filled with guns, drugs and more seized following traffic stop flee
Four individuals from the Dawson Creek area, including a youth, have been charged with a number of offences stemming from an initial traffic stop in Grande Prairie.On Saturday, members of the Grande P...
May 21, 2025

MD of Greenview updates gravel road bans
The Municipal District of Greenview has updated its gravel road bans.Effective 9:00 a.m. Wednesday May 21, all Greenview Gravel and asphalt roads will be at 100 per cent axle weight 24-hours per day, ...
May 21, 2025

Town of Grimshaw appoints Water Operator
The Town of Grimshaw has appointed a new Water Operator.Tamara Lorenzen was officially recognized in her new role during the Town's Public Works Appreciation Week barbecue Tuesday.As Water Operator, L...
May 21, 2025

Incentives for new apartments discussed by City Council
Incentives to have more apartments built in Grande Prairie took up some discussion time at Grande Prairie City Council's meeting on Tuesday. Council approved amendments to its Development Incentives a...
May 21, 2025

AHS advising public to stay safe around food and water
Alberta Health Services is reminding everyone to stay safe around food and water while enjoying the outdoors.AHS says you should never assume water from lakes, streams, and rivers is safe to drink, as...
May 20, 2025

County of Grande Prairie awards over $220k to 64 community groups
The County of Grande Prairie has awarded $227,816 to non-profit organizations and volunteer groups in the region.The funds were distributed as part of the County's annual operation assistance and ceme...
May 20, 2025

Multiple Grande Prairie neighbourhoods being canvassed this summer
Canvassing of many areas of Grande Prairie will be taking place this summer to update property records and keep tax assessments up to date. The City says neighbourhood canvassing will begin on May 26,...
May 20, 2025