Category Archives: Peace Region
NWP's Bee Diagnostic Centre receives grant
Northwestern Polytechnic has received funding to advance research examining a parasite that targets honeybee colonies.NWP's National Bee Diagnostic Centre has received a $195,300 grant from non-profit...
Apr 03, 2025
Grande Prairie RCMP looking for missing 74-year-old
Update on April 3 at 11:10 a.m. - RCMP would like to inform the public that Erwin Siemens has been located safe. Police would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.------------------...
Apr 02, 2025
Cedar Point operating at full capacity, has high rate of people going to independent living, says official
Cedar Point, the housing support facility for Grande Prairie's homeless population, is operating at near capacity.It has 50 people staying there currently. There is room for 64.The Mustard Seed commun...
Apr 02, 2025
Grande Prairie RCMP make multiple drug-related arrests in February
During a virtual media event, Grande Prairie RCMP announced four separate events in February where the RCMP's Crime Reduction Unit made arrests related to the possession of illegal drugs.On Feb. 3, 20...
Apr 02, 2025
Fourteen more recruits training in GPPS second class
The Grande Prairie Police Service says following the successful completion of their first class of recruits, they are now welcoming their second class to the force. The historic milestone of the secon...
Apr 02, 2025
Less than 100 days before Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games
Special Olympics Grande Prairie is gearing up for the Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games.The provincial sporting event will be held in Grande Prairie this July, and organizers held a gathering Tues...
Apr 02, 2025
Electricity distribution costs still top advocacy priority for Grande Prairie City Council
Electricity distribution costs, seniors housing, and support for Northwestern Polytechnic are all on the new advocacy list for Grande Prairie City Council.Mayor Jackie Clayton says those distribution ...
Apr 02, 2025
There are ways to support the forestry industry though tariffs, duties says APFA official
The senior vice president of the Alberta Forest Products Association says there are a few things people in the Peace can do to support an industry dealing with tariffs and duties.Brock Mulligan says t...
Apr 01, 2025
Grande Prairie Public Library's Spring into Reading challenge goes until April 14
The Grande Prairie Public Library is encouraging youth to do more reading as part of their annual spring challenge.The Spring into Reading challenge encourages youth aged 6 to 12 to fill out a reading...
Apr 01, 2025
City dust suppression applications now open
Until April 25, residents and businesses within the City of Grande Prairie will be able to apply for dust suppression treatment if they are located near a gravel road. Those residing in rural service ...
Apr 01, 2025