Residents in Peace River have been reporting multiple issues with squatters and break-and-enters at vacant homes in that community.This has led local RCMP to begin proactive patrols in the areas of these homes.On January 17, around 11 p.m. Mounties entered a home in the area of 101 Street while doing patrols, per the o...

Grande Prairie RCMP say proactive patrols downtown have led to a drug arrest.Mounties were patrolling the 101 Avenue area on Monday, January 20, when they stopped a vehicle. Police say they noticed suspicious behaviour like the driver trying to get out of the vehicle, fidgeting, and arguing with police.A search turned ...

The Chief of the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation has concerns regarding the Wonder Valley AI data centre project to be built on his nation's land.The project was announced in December as part of a partnership between the MD of Greenview and O'Leary Ventures and is expected to be the largest data centre of its kind in the wor...

A Peace region hospital is a part of Alberta Health Services' newest pilot project to "help improve support in emergency departments."The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital will now pilot the new Virtual Emergency Physician Program; designed to connect patients with non-life-threatening injuries, to a virtual AHS...

The County of Grande Prairie has re-scheduled their Crime Prevention Town Hall for Clairmont to this Thursday, January 23.The event was originally scheduled for last week but was cancelled due to winter weather.The county says the meeting will allow residents and business owners to gain insight into crime prevention st...

Alberta RCMP is once again partnering with local law enforcement for Operation Cold Start to reduce the theft of idle vehicles during the winter.RCMP Auto Theft Unit Cpl. Mike Black says they will be checking on unattended, idling vehicles to see if the keys are left inside, and whether or not they are properly secured...

The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to use its new online tool for reporting a collision. Developed by the City, and Accident Support Services International Ltd.; this new initiative allows residents to fill out 85 per cent of a collision report, and send it directly to the Collision Reporting Centre, f...

County of Grande Prairie crews are conducting snow removal operations in the Whispering Ridge and Westlake neighbourhoods Tuesday.When the digital "no parking" signs are visible, that means temporary restrictions are in place and street parking is not permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to ensure crews ...

The County of Grande Prairie is reminding residents about tools available to check the conditions of ice surfaces.As winter temperatures fluctuate from extreme cold periods to unseasonable warmth which can weaken ice surfaces, the County wants to make residents aware of online services that can be used to ensure safe i...

Grande Prairie RCMP are advising of poor driving conditions in the city and surrounding area.Roads are slippery with ice following recent snowfall.Motorist are being advised to drive with caution.

Registration for the Grande Prairie and District Music Festival opens Monday, January 20.The annual event celebrates students of music and speech arts from Northern Alberta and BC between the ages of 5 and 28.Categories for the festival include Band, Piano, woodwinds, and musical theatre.New to the event in 2025, disco...

The Mackenzie Region is serving as the Forest Capital of Canada in 2025, and officials say they are "delighted" to be holding the title for the second straight year.A release says the designation "celebrates communities or regions for their connectivity to the forest."That same release also says abo...

Following yesterday's winter storm, the Alberta RCMP are reporting they responded to almost 150 motor vehicle collisions January 16.Twenty-six collisions were reported in the Western Alberta District, though only two resulted in any reported injuries at this time.Mounties advise the numbers could still grow as more rep...

Peace Wapiti Public School Division has announced their new Superintendent of Schools.Shawn O'Shea will be taking over from outgoing Super Bob Stewart effective September 1, 2025.O'Shea has been a PWPSD employee for almost 20 years, going from teacher, to principal, to assistant Superintendent, before finally being app...

The Invest NW Initiative has released a promotion video showcasing the benefits of Northwestern Alberta as an investment hub.The video features the City and County of Grande Prairie, and the Municipal District of Greenview's commitment to working together by combining their forestry, petrochemical, tourism and other fi...

The chair of the Grande Prairie & Area Association of Realtors says he is expecting an increase for home sales and prices this year.Sean Gillis believes this "creates confidence among the consumer.""Now, the only thing holding us back from volume sales is the lack of inventory. So, as we start to see...

Update Thursday January 16, at 7:00 p.m. - Red Earth Creek RCMP would like to update the public that Chelsea has been located and is safe. Red Earth Creek RCMP wishes to extend their appreciation to all community members who have lent a hand, assisted with tips and have assisted in any way-------------------RCMP in Red...

A semi-trailer has spun out between Wembley and Dimsdale along Township Road 712.Photo evidence shows the road appears to be currently blocked in both lanes.Drivers are advised to use caution or Highway 43E for the time being.(Photo Credit: Donna Chislett)

UPDATE: 5:01 p.m. The County of Grande Prairie says emergency crews have now left the scene of the crash. Traffic control is still in place as tow trucks are working to clear the scene. Drivers are asked to use caution and follow the directions of the traffic control people.The County of Grande Prairie is asking motori...

ATCO Electricity is reporting four outages, as the Pipestone Creek issue has been resolved.According to the ATCO outages map, there are currently outages in Silver Valley, Donnelly, Nampa, and La Galce. At this time, the Nampa outage is affecting 856 customers and the cause is unknown; it was expected to be restored by...

Fairview RCMP have arrested a suspect following an investigation of residential fires that occurred last year. (Photo Credit: Fairview RCMP) On April 25, 2024, Fairview RCMP assisted the Fairview Fire Department in ensuring people's safety while responding to multiple fires in the area of 108 Avenue. An arson investiga...

Environment Canada is forecasting strong winds to take over most of the province today. Wind warnings have been issued for the entirety of the Peace Country, excluding Manning and Peavine/Gift Lake areas.The weather office says to expect strong northwest winds of up to 90 km/h on Thursday afternoon.Winds are forecast t...

As part of an ongoing effort from the provincial government, the Peace region is now welcoming a new radiologist to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. Dr. Napo Kasirye-Mbugua received her medical training in South Africa with the University of Pretoria and the South Africa Colleges of Medicine, where she received he...

Family and Community Support Services is extending the nomination period for the Annual Passionate Heart Awards.You now have until January 28 to nominate individuals and organizations dedicated to enhancing their community's social landscape.The awards are open to anyone from City and County of Grande Prairie and the T...

The Municipal District of Greenview will be conducting snow-hauling operations January 16-17.Crews will be lading and hauling from the south side of the Ridgevalley arena from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days.The westbound lane will be used for loading trucks, and signage will be set up from both directions.Motorists a...

UPDATE:The Whitecourt RCMP has provided an update regarding its police chase and arrest from earlier this week.Their investigation has led them to find the "suspicious vehicle" involved in the pursuit was stolen out of Edmonton, along with the license plate.Photo Courtesy Whitecourt RCMPBradley Gordon Duff, a...

Environment Canada is reporting a narrow band of snow squalls to reach the County of Grande Prairie and MD of Greenview area by tomorrow morning. (Thursday, January 16)The squalls are expected to produce brief but intense snowfall, combined with gusty winds up to 80 km/h.Snow squalls can cause weather conditions to var...

Northwestern Polytechnic has been selected to participate in two national research projects with funding totalling over $56 million.The first initiative is being run by Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia and connects over 45 post-secondary institutions and research centers, while the other is run by Red River College ...