Peace Region

City & County gravel road bans in effect next week

The City and County of Grande Prairie will be implementing gravel road bans starting on Monday, Mar. 23. Officials say once they're in effect, all gravel roads are restricted to 75 per cent axle weigh...

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Clairmont RCMP offering rail-safety tips for off-highway vehicle users

Clairmont RCMP are reminding the public to use caution when operating off-highway vehicles near railway tracks.As warmer temperatures and melting snow create muddy terrain, Mounties say the risk of ve...

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First official day of spring

Spring arrives today (Friday, March 20).The vernal equinox will happen at 8:46 a.m.The Old Farmer's Almanac says that is when the sun crosses the celestial equator, an imaginary line in space above th...

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Farm Family of the Year calls the recognition an honour and humbling

A Goodfare family says being the County of Grande Prairie's Farm Family of the Year is "quite an honour."The Kitt family runs The Homestead and First Nature Farms.Jerry Kitt says he was attracted to f...

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County addressing water pooling & flooding

Due to the current spring thaw, the County of Grande Prairie has received multiple reports of pooling water and localized flooding.At this time, the County says crews are steaming and clearing culvert...

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FSJ RCMP identify homicide victim at Charlie Lake

Fort St. John RCMP have identified the victim of a homicide that occurred at Charlie Lake Friday.At approximately 11:10 p.m. on March 13, Mounties responded to a report of an incident at the Charlie L...

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Possible measles exposure in Fairview

The provincial government says an individual infected with the measles was in a public setting in Fairview this week. On Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2026, the infected person was at the Fairview Health Complex'...

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Grande Prairie Storm ready for another push to AJHL final

The Grande Prairie Storm start round one of the AJHL playoffs on Friday, Mar. 20, at home against the Lloydminster Bobcats. The playoff bracket up north is the exact same as last season, according to ...

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City crews conclude current snow clearing rotation

The current round of residential snow clearing wraps up in Grande Prairie on Thursday, March 19.City crews are working in the Week B neighbourhoods of Pinnacle Ridge and Westpointe from 8:00 a.m. to 5...

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Arrest made after firearm incident at Woodland Cree First Nation

Peace River RCMP say a man has been charged after an incident with a firearm.Mounties say that on March 16, they got a report of someone pointing a firearm in Woodland Cree First Nation. Mounties did ...

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