Peace Region

Nominations open for It Takes a Volunteer program

The County of Grande Prairie is accepting nominations for its annual volunteer recognition program.The It Takes a Volunteer program highlights the people and organizations who give back to their commu...

Pattison Media Feb 03, 2026 It Takes a Volunteer logo (Image Credit: County of Grande Prairie)

Grande Prairie man arrested for stolen vehicle in Peace River

Mounties with the Peace Regional detachment say one man is in police custody following a stolen vehicle report on Monday, Feb. 2. At approximately 8:20 a.m. officers responded to the report stemming f...

Pattison Media Feb 03, 2026

Eastlink Centre's lazy river re-opening announcement expected in the "near future"

The City of Grande Prairie says the Eastlink Centre Aquatic Area's lazy river construction is "nearing completion."The lazy river has been closed to the public since the pool's annual maintenance shut...

Pattison Media Feb 03, 2026 City of GP (Image Credit: City of GP)

Beaverlodge dentist becomes President of the Alberta Dental Association

A Beaverlodge dentist has begun her new role as President of the Alberta Dental Association.Dr. Carol Martin will serve as president for 2026 after taking over from Dr. Hans Herchen, whose one-year te...

Pattison Media Feb 03, 2026 Dr. Carol Martin (Image Credit: Alberta Dental Association)

City Council approves zoning changes to allow new trades training centre

Grande Prairie City Council held a very short meeting on Monday (Feb. 2).The lone item of business was council approving zoning changes to allow Northwest Polytechnic to establish trades program train...

Pattison Media Feb 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith)

Story about Grande Prairie women's team part of Curling Day in Canada contest

January 31 will mark Curling Day in Canada.Curling rinks across the country are hosting events.There are also a bunch of curling stories being shared on the Curling Day in Canada website.One of those ...

Pattison Media Feb 02, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith)

Charges laid in rural fatal collision investigation

Beaverlodge RCMP have laid charges related to a fatal collision in Sept. 2025.On Sept. 6, Beaverlodge officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover on Township Road 712 and Range Road 82, where they...

Pattison Media Feb 02, 2026 RCMP (Image Credit: EGP Staff)

Ken Sargent House receives $1-Million CFEP Grant from Province

The Government of Alberta has made a significant donation towards building accommodations for hospital visitors.The Ken Sargent House has been awarded a $1-million Community Facility Enhancement Progr...

Pattison Media Feb 02, 2026 Ken Sargent House awarded $1-million CFEP Large Stream matching grant from the province (Image Credit: Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation)

Open House Tuesday for upcoming Windsor Area

Residents in the County of Grande Prairie are being invited by the municipality to learn more about a proposed structure plan for the Windsor area.The Windsor area is approximately 388 hectares south ...

Pattison Media Feb 02, 2026

Grande Prairie RCMP reporting multiple calls of poor road conditions

Grande Prairie RCMP have received multiple reports of collisions on Monday, Feb. 2. Mounties are attributing the accidents to recent weather patterns causing melting and freezing, resulting in icy and...