Category Archives: Peace Region
City facilities closures for Victoria Day
The City of Grande Prairie is adjusting facility hours of operation for Victoria Day.On Monday, May 18, multiple facilities will be closed including; City Hall, City Service Centre, the Montrose Cultu...
May 15, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Grande Prairie)
Grande Prairie and area celebrating International Museums Day
Grande Prairie's museums are once again partnering up on Saturday, May 16, for the eighth annual International Museums Day.Free admission for the day is being offered at:Grande Prairie Museum and Heri...
May 15, 2026 (Image Credit: International Council of Museums)
NWP announces initiative for northern businesses
Northwestern Polytechnic's Side Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence has announced a new initiative to support small and medium-sized businesses.The two-year project will provide businesses across no...
May 15, 2026 (Image Credit: Northwestern Polytechnic)
GPPL officials raise concerns with new provincial legislation
Officials at the Grande Prairie Public Library have outlined several concerns with the province's Bill 28. The legislation has several sections, including one on public institutions. This will allow t...
May 15, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith.)
Road work season begins in the County of Grande Prairie
Road construction season in the County of Grande Prairie has officially begun.County crews will be working on nearly 40 projects from now until November, weather depending.In the 2026 Final Budget, Co...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: County of Grande Prairie)
Rainfall warning issued for northern Alberta
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for rainfall that spans the majority of Alberta's Peace Country and tracks east toward the Saskatchewan border. Rainfall amounts are expected to be betwe...
May 14, 2026
Gravel road bans lifted in County and City of Grande Prairie
The City and County of Grande Prairie have both lifted their gravel road bans from the spring melt season.Effective today (Thursday, May 14), gravel roads are back at 100 percent axle weight loading, ...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: City of Grande Prairie)
GPPSD recognized by Alberta School Councils' Association
The Grande Prairie Public School Division is being recognized for fostering a strong collaboration between school councils, trustees, and senior administration.The division has been awarded the Albert...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: GPPSD)
Final day for Peace Region Energy Show
It's the last day to get in on the action out at Evergreen Park for the 2026 Peace Region Energy Show. Hours for the annual energy business trade show and networking event are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today ...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Erika Rolling)
Road construction season set to start in Grande Prairie
City Hall says the construction season is ready to start in Grande Prairie.There is a total of $28.5 million in the city's 2026 budget for infrastructure and road work.The city says in a news release ...
May 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith.)