Category Archives: Peace Region
Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention hires new executive director
Grande Prairie's Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention has hired a new executive director.Angela Sutherland will take over the post on December 30, replacing Hywel Williams."I am honoured to join the...
Dec 19, 2024
CDN Controls agrees to sponsor mental health program that has spread across two countries after starting in Grande Prairie
A mental health program that started in Grande Prairie, and has since spread across Canada and the U.S., has now attracted a corporate backer.CDN Controls has agreed to sponsor mental health training ...
Dec 19, 2024
Grande Prairie Christian School students donate to Mustard Seed residents
Grade 6 students at Grande Prairie Christian School have made a donation for the Mustard Seed of Grande Prairie's residents.(Photo Credit: Grande Prairie Public School Division)The classroom raised $3...
Dec 19, 2024
City, County sign new agreement on recreation and culture
A signing ceremony, Monday night after the Grande Prairie city council meeting marked the City and County of Grande Prairie officially entering into a new Recreation and Culture Cost Sharing Agreement...
Dec 18, 2024
City of Dawson Creek ratifies new collective agreement with CUPE Local 2403
The City of Dawson Creek has ratified an agreement with the union representing their municipal workers.The agreement with CUPE Local 2404 retroactively goes into effect January 2024 and will give mult...
Dec 18, 2024
Grande Prairie Pickleball Club receives provincial funding for court upgrades
The Grande Prairie Pickleball Club has received some extra funding from the province.Club president Wendy Trepanier says the money will be used to resurface their pickleball courts, as part of a serie...
Dec 18, 2024
RCMP encouraging residents to prioritize winter safety
Alberta RCMP is encouraging safety while enjoying the winter season. According to Mounties, "winter in Alberta offers the opportunity for many different recreational activities, however, whether you'r...
Dec 18, 2024
County of Grande Prairie reeve says council will try to reduce deficit, keep any muncipal tax increase low
The reeve of the County of Grande Prairie says when it comes to a budget deficit, "there are still a lot of things at play between now and final budget." Bob Marshall says that includes final assessme...
Dec 17, 2024
Snowfall, extreme cold warnings in place
UPDATE 3 5:30 p.m.: The snowfall warnings for the County of Grande Prairie and MD of Greenview have ended.UPDATE 2 3:30 p.m. Wednesday: The extreme cold warnings for Mackenzie County and the Paddle Pr...
Dec 17, 2024
Man wanted on outstanding warrants arrested by Grande Prairie RCMP
Grande Prairie RCMP say they have arrested a man wanted on 14 outstanding warrants. Mounties say they received a report on December 11 just before 3 p.m. of someone breaching a probation order. Detail...
Dec 17, 2024