Peace Region

Possible measles exposure during Calgary to Grande Prairie journey

The province has sent out a public alert for a possible measles exposure for a journey that started at the airport in Calgary and ended at the Cold Shot Bus Terminal in Grande Prairie. Provincial offi...

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Freezing rain warnings in place

Environment Canada has again issued yellow warnings for freezing rain for some areas of the Peace.That includes Saddle Hills, Birch Hills, Clear Hills, Northern Sunrise, and Big Lakes Counties, the Co...

Pattison Media Mar 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Environment Canada.)

Earthquake reported south of Grande Prairie

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake was reported 72 kms south of Grande Prairie on Wednesday, Mar. 18.It shook the earth at 3:45 a.m., with a depth of 5 kms.No cause, fatalities, or property damage was reporte...

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All City of Grande Prairie outdoor rinks now closed

All City of Grande Prairie outdoor rinks are now closed for the season.Effective Wednesday, Mar. 18, all outdoor rinks are now closed due to warmer temperatures affecting ice conditions.The Muskoseepi...

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Teepee Creek water infrastructure temporarily fixed

Teepee Creek residents have been seeking more information regarding last week's water advisory. On Monday, Mar. 9, a water advisory was issued for Teepee Creek due to high levels of manganese, resulti...

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Grimshaw RCMP detachment to be open 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month

The Grimshaw RCMP have determined what days the detachment will be open to the public.The detachment's front-desk will now be open to the public the first and third Wednesday of every month from 8:00 ...

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House fire along Highway 43

The County of Grande Prairie says fire crews are on scene of a structure fire north of Wembley along Highway 43.The county says in a social media post that water services are being shuttled from Wembl...

Pattison Media Mar 18, 2026 House fire along Highway 43 near Wembley on March 18, 2026. (Image Credit: Aurora Lepine.)

Multiple moose spotted in Crystal Park School field

The City of Grande Prairie is advising residents of multiple sightings of moose within city limits.Three large moose were spotted in the Crystal Park School Field earlier Wednesday morning.The city is...

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Grande Prairie Airport CEO Grant retires, search for replacement underway

Grande Prairie Airport CEO Brian Grant has retired, and the search for his replacement is underway.A post on the Grande Prairie Airport's social media page says Grant worked in the aviation business f...

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Yellow warning for freezing rain issued by Environment Canada

Environment Canada has issued yellow warnings for freezing rain for several areas in the Peace.That includes the City and County of Grande Prairie, the MD of Greenview, Big Lakes County, and the MDs o...

Pattison Media Mar 17, 2026