Peace Region

Aquatera recognized for battery collection program

Aquatera Utilities Inc. is being recognized as a leader in responsible battery recycling.Aquatera has been chosen as one of the recipients of the 2025 Leaders in Sustainability Awards.Presented by Cal...

Pattison Media Feb 27, 2026 (Image Credit: Call2Recycle)

Free seed packs offered through Early Sprouts program all next week

The annual GP Grows program is returning to the City next week, with its Early Sprouts rendition.All next week (Mar. 2- Mar. 8), residents can visit the Ernie Radbourne Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m....

Pattison Media Feb 27, 2026 GP Grows (Image Credit: City of GP)

PWPSD announces new principals for 2026-2027 school year

Peace Wapiti Public School Division has announced four new full-time principals joining their ranks.Clairmont Community School, Hythe Regional School, La Glace School, and Robert W. Zahara School will...

Pattison Media Feb 27, 2026 (Image Credit: Peace Wapiti Public School Division)

HFCRD announces new trustee for Ward 5 - Grimshaw

A new trustee has been acclaimed to Holy Family Catholic Regional Division.John Willemsen was acclaimed to the Ward 5 - Grimshaw trustee position left vacant since the 2025 election.Willemsen served a...

Pattison Media Feb 26, 2026 (Image Credit: Holy Family Catholic Regional Division)

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED without physician for 12 hours

The Emergency Department at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital will temporarily be without an on-site doctor for a 12-hour period overnight.There will be no physician in the ED from 8:00 p.m. Thursday...

Pattison Media Feb 26, 2026 (Image Credit: Erika Rolling)

County of Grande Prairie advising residents to help prevent holdover fires

The County of Grande Prairie is urging residents to be mindful of holdover fires as we enter wildfire season next month.Holdover fires are the remnants of winter burn piles that smoulder underground b...

Pattison Media Feb 26, 2026 (Image Credit: County of Grande Prairie)

Highway 986 reopens, road conditions "still dangerous"

Peace River RCMP say Highway 986 near Little Buffalo is now reopened after a semi roll-over this morning.However, Mounties say road conditions are still dangerous, and drivers should proceed with caut...

Pattison Media Feb 26, 2026

UPDATE: Most snow squall watches and warnings ended

UPDATE: The snow squall watches and warnings have ended for the Peace Country. There are yellow warnings in place for the area from Mayerthorpe to Onoway.Environment Canada has issued a yellow watch f...

Pattison Media Feb 26, 2026 (Image Credit: Erika Rolling)

City Centre Crane work delayed to snow squall

UPDATE:Crane work set to take place in Grande Prairie City Centre this morning was delayed due to the snow squall.Originally, 100 Ave was to be reduced to one lane near 100 Street, potentially causing...

Pattison Media Feb 26, 2026 City of GP Construction-winter (Image Credit: City of GP)

GP RCMP and GPPS responding to increased car-theft calls in 2026

Grande Prairie RCMP and Grande Prairie Police service are offering tips for vehicle owners to prevent auto thefts.28 motor vehicle thefts were reported between Jan. 1, 2026, and Feb 9, 2026, a 47 per ...