Category Archives: Peace Region

February marks Black History Month in Canada. Locally, the Grande Prairie Intercultural Association is actioning multiple events this month in support. That included an opening ceremony and reception ...

Besides the new census numbers, council had several other things to discuss at its meeting on MondayFormer Councillor Wally StokesCouncillor Mike O'Connor and Mayor Jackie Clayton both paid tribute to...

Grande Prairie's population has passed 70,000 people.City Hall's 2024 Municipal Census has found that the Swan City now has a population of 70,385. Mayor Jackie Clayton says it is great to see growth ...

RCMP with the Peace Regional Detachment are sending their condolences to the friends and family of the deceased, following a fatal accident on Highway 986. On Sunday, February 9, Red Earth Creek Offic...

The 2025 Passionate Heart Awards will be held on Friday, February 14 at Bonnetts Energy Centre. Since November of 2024, residents have had the opportunity to nominate locals, businesses or organizatio...

Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools has announced the ratification of a new four-year deal with the union representing approximately 300 support staff.UNIFOR Local 328 passed the Memorandum...

A Spirit River man needed two other people to confirm for him that he had won a recent $100,000 lottery.Lawrence Campbell was checking his numbers for his EXTRA ticket at the Co-op in Rycroft to see i...

UPDATE on Tuesday February 11, 2025 - Grande Prairie RCMP is advising that Rachel Sakac was located safe. -----------------------------Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating ...

UPDATE at 1:20 a.m., February 10, 2025: Peace River RCMP are clear from the collision on on Highway 986 West of Range Road 130A and normal traffic flow has resumed. -----------------------------------...

Environment Canada has issued extreme cold warnings for most of Alberta, including the Peace Country. Wind chills from -40 to -45 are expected overnight Sunday before moderating on Monday. The weather...