Category Archives: Peace Region
Grande Prairie resident wins $2 million from March lotto draw
A Grande Prairie local finally hit the big time after being a regular customer at his local lotto retailer. Ron Fraser took home $2,007,000 thanks to the WESTERN MAX March 4 draw, after buying his win...
Apr 01, 2025
Town of Grimshaw Council approves joining Mid-Sized Towns Mayor's Caucus
Grimshaw is joining the Mid-Sized Towns Mayor's Caucus.At their March meeting, Town of Grimshaw Council voted to join the caucus, a group that advocates for Alberta towns.Mayor Wendy Wald says the gro...
Apr 01, 2025
Tariffs prompt price drop, concern for farmers, says Peace Country Alberta Grains delegate
An Alberta Grains delegate from the Peace says farmers are very concerned about tariffs. Woking farmer Jesse Mayer says canola prices dropped after China imposed 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian canol...
Apr 01, 2025
Grande Prairie Storm asked to change name by climate change activists
Happy April Fools'!---------------------------------In a surprising twist, climate activists are calling on the Grande Prairie Storm to change their name-claiming "storm" is an outdated and aggressive...
Apr 01, 2025
Analysis shows drop in "injury collisions" in Grande Prairie arterial roads
The City of Grande Prairie is reporting a decrease in collisions causing injury on four arterial routes.The City is crediting the drop in collision-related injuries to its decision to lower the posted...
Mar 31, 2025
Comp. highschool hosted CTS showcase in March
The Grande Prairie Comp highlighted its CTS program at the Career and Technology Studies showcase in March. Residents were invited to the Comp. Thursday, March 20, to tour the school, either on their ...
Mar 31, 2025
UFA to pay out $32.5 million in 2024 Patronage Dividend
UFA says that the total Patronage Dividend payout for members for 2024 will be $32.5 million.The company says in a news release that this follows what is calls "its second strongest financial results ...
Mar 31, 2025
Five Peace Region healthcare centres included in new provincial program
The provincial government says twenty rural healthcare facilities could be improved through their new Rural Hospital Enhancement Program. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced on Monday morning t...
Mar 31, 2025
MD of Greenview Council approves concept signs for Tourist centres
The Greenview - Valleyview & Area Tourist Information Centre and the Grande Cache Tourism & Interpretive Centre will be getting some new signage.Following the Municipal District of Greenview's...
Mar 31, 2025
U18 Peace Country Storm bring home silver from provincials
The U18 Peace Country Female Athletic Club wrapped up their season this weekend at Provincials in Strathcona County. Leading up to the goal medal game the ladies were 3-1 at the Ardrossan Rec Complex ...
Mar 31, 2025