Category Archives: Peace Region
County of Grande Prairie begins road work on Rr 53
The County of Grande Prairie kicks off a major road project along Range Road 53 today.The work involves a new layer of pavement being added to the road south of Township Road 712, followed by grading,...
May 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Photo 89405525 © Jhansen2 | Dreamstime.com)
High Prairie RCMP investigate Tiktok threatening schools
All High Prairie schools will have an increased police presence moving forward, as threats towards local schools were posted on TikTok. Yesterday (Tuesday, May 19), at 11:47 a.m. RCMP were told severa...
May 20, 2026
Hwy 685 reopened for one lane
Changes have been made to the detour impacting traffic along Highway 685 today.The Municipal District of Peace has reopened the highway to one lane after previously closing it between Range Road 244 a...
May 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Municipal District of Peace)
Smaller impact for education tax in Grande Prairie, but could change next year
The education portion of property tax bills is going up 6.7 per cent in Grande Prairie this year. The average increase across Alberta is 15 per cent. Mayor Jackie Clayton says "an assessment-based equ...
May 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith)
Grande Prairie hosting North Connect Job Fair 2026
EmployAbilities Grande Prairie and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce are holding a job fair today (Wednesday, May 20).The North Connect Job Fair 2026 aims to connect job seekers with employers from a w...
May 20, 2026 (Image Credit: EmployAbilities Grande Prairie)
New accessibilty lift added to Grimshaw swimming pool
The Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool has acquired a new accessibility lift to assist individuals with mobility issues as they enter the pool.The lift was purchased thanks to a donation from Canadian Nat...
May 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Grimshaw)
Town of Peace River spring cleanup running May 19-22
The Town of Peace River is helping residents dispose of large items this week without having to go to the dump themselves.From Tuesday, May 19, to Friday, May 22, Town crews will be picking up large i...
May 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Peace River)
Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department closed overnight
Alberta Health Services says the Emergency Department at Spirit River's Central Peace Health Complex will be closed overnight. The closure will start at midnight and last until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May ...
May 18, 2026
UPDATE: High Level RCMP say missing teenager found safe.
UPDATE: High Level RCMP say Andrea has been located and is safe. Police are thanking the public for their assistance. High Level RCMP are looking for a missing 15-year-old resident of Garden River Fir...
May 18, 2026
Road closure to start on 110 Street on Tuesday
City Hall in Grande Prairie says a temporary road closure on 110 Street will start at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19.The stretch between 107 and 109 Avenues will be closed for storm sewer construction at t...
May 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith.)