Five people have charges sworn against them for a complex matter involving a stolen vehicle and pointing firearms this past Wednesday in the Fort St John area.On February 19, Mounties in Fort St. John were made aware that a truck had been stolen from a residential driveway within the city limits that morning. Police re...

A Grande Prairie couple has written a new children's book.Rosie the Unicorn Does Gymnastics, written by Marc and Lisa Laferriere with illustrations by Mariana Ostanik follows the titular character and her friend as they demonstrate the importance of friendship and never giving up.Marc Laferriere says the book was based...

The first class of recruit police officers for the Grande Prairie Police Service have graduated.The 12 officers were honored at a ceremony at Teresa Sargent Hall Friday, with local dignitaries and friends and family in attendance.(Photo Credit: Everything GP Staff/Nathaniel leighGPPS Chief Dwayne Lakusta is calling the...

Mounties in Fort St. John say that swastikas and a "derogatory message" was sprayed painted on the side of a cultural organization's building on Sunday. It was sprayed on the Treaty 8 Tribal Association's building and police are investigating this as a hate crime. The graffiti has since been painted over but ...

Fort St. John RCMP say three people were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a crash Thursday morning.It happened just before 8 a.m. on Highway 97 about 40 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John. Mounties say a southbound vehicle was stopped and was trying to turn left when it was hit from behind ...

Peace Wapiti Public School Division recognized 16 2024 graduates Thursday with the annual Academic Excellence Awards.The awards are given out to students who either had an average of at least 90 per cent or were the top academic student in their school.The recipients received a certificate and $100, with the highest av...

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations says it will shut down in a week.The organization says in a social media post that it "will be ceasing operations as of February 28, 2025."The post did not outline any reasons for the closure but does say that the "decision was not made l...

A married couple from Grande Prairie has just won $54 million.Sandra and Travis Fredland purchased their LOTTO 6/49 winning tickets from the Westgate New Horizon Co-op.Travis says he checked his ticket three times before speaking to a cashier and confirming their win.The Fredlands says they are planning a trip to Palm ...

After a post on Alberta RCMP's social media for Wanted Wednesday, Peace Regional RCMP has a suspect in custody. Thirty-two-year-old Dwayne Gabriel Swan had seven warrants issued for his arrest; uttering threats, assault, assault with a weapon and four counts of failing to attend court. He was brought before a justice o...

The City of Grande Prairie is advising residents that two moose have been spotted in Muskoseepi Park.Anyone walking their dog in the area is being reminded they are required by bylaw to keep their pets leashed for pet and owner safety.The moose have been reported to Alberta Fish and Wildlife and park visitors are being...

Earthquakes Canada is reporting a seismic event occurred at approximately 8:41 a.m., on Thursday February 20, 2025. The earthquake was thought to have shook at a magnitude of 5.2, but has since been recalculated to 4.7. It stemmed 63km NE of Grande Cache and came from 8.5 km within the earth. People in Edson, Grande Pr...

A Berwyn community group is working to revive a popular event.The Berwyn Fiesta Planning Committee attended the Village of Berwyn Council meeting last week to share an update on the efforts to bring back the Berwyn Fiesta.The event is on track to take place July 31, the Thursday before the North Peace Stampede runs Aug...

Grande Prairie's mayor is still hoping this city will soon have a third Court of King's Bench judge.The city made having three judges based here one of its advocacy priorities in 2021. The County of Grande Prairie also joined the effort. Two have been named since then.Jackie Clayton says it's great to see Grande Prairi...

February 19 marks the 30th anniversary of the start of the 1995 Canada Winter Games in Grande Prairie.The South Peace Regional Archives says on its website that the theme for the event was "Capture the Vision."The archives also say it featured over 2500 athletes in 21 sports, more than 600 coaches and 8000 vo...

The Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association is celebrating Destination Professionals Day today (February 19).The day honours people and organizations that drive tourism, economic growth and community vitality worldwide.The GPRTA says its work in our region includes creating the annual visitor guide, initiatives to ...

To ensure every kid in Northern Alberta has the same opportunities in youth sports, the Grande Prairie Regional and Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) Sports Connection have released two surveys.The survey will ask questions regarding the "financial burdens" that come with participating in youth sports, as families...

The Municipal District of Fairview is welcoming their new Chief Administrative officer.Tim Schindel has been appointed to the role of CAO for the MD after serving as a member of the Town of Fairview Council for over 14 years.Having grown up in Saskatchewan and attended the University of Regina, Schindel had 34 years of...

Two people charged following a public safety alert issued last fall are scheduled to find out this spring if their case has enough evidence to go to trial. Dakota Jace Patterson, 28, of Whitecourt, and Santiago Nickolus Arthur, 30, of Grande Prairie, are scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Mayerthorpe Court of Justi...

While responding to a vehicle collision over the long weekend, Firefighters in Sangudo found the Lac Ste. Anne County Fire Hall #4 had been robbed. Mayerthorpe RCMP is currently investigating, and they are asking local residents to review any surveillance footage they may have between 5:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. on Saturd...

A pavilion at Evergreen Park will now be named after a local agriculture company.The Evergreen Park Pavilion will now be known as the Foster's Pavilion, with the company having taken over the naming rights.The pavilion houses the Drysdale and Lewis Hawks Arenas. It has hosted various events including rodeos, dog shows,...

Grande Prairie RCMP's Rural Detachment is relocating.Effective February 24, the detachment will now be based out of the Western Alberta District Office on Westside Drive.The move will allow rural officers to continue providing the same level of service to communities like Sexsmith, Clairmont, Teepee Creek and DeBolt, w...

The Municipal District of Peace has mailed out their property assessment notices for 2025.Assessment notices inform property owners of the value of their land for tax purposes and will be used to calculate the 2025 tax notice.The assessment based on it's characteristics and physical conditions as of July 1, 2024.If you...

The 19th annual Passionate Heart Awards wrapped up on Friday, February 14.The community was tasked with nominating deserving businesses, organizations, and individuals who go above and beyond in the social services sector, often without recognition.The 2025 rendition of the event saw six individuals take home an award;...

To celebrate Family Day, the City of Grande Prairie is hosting its annual event on at Eastlink Centre today (Sunday, February 16).(Photo Credit: Nathaniel Leigh/Everything GP Staff)From noon to 5:00 p.m. families have free access of Eastlink's amenities, along with plenty of games and activities.(Photo Credit: Nathanie...

County of Grande Prairie facilities will be closed tomorrow (Monday, February 17) for the Family Day holiday.All County offices and the Clairmont Recycling Centre will be closed for the day, opening back up for normal operations on Tuesday, February 18.According to a release, "all essential services" will con...

The Canadian flag is making a milestone this year.This Flag Day, February 15, will mark 60 years since the Maple Leaf flag first flew on Parliament Hill.According to the federal government's website, the Union Jack was Canada's first flag.The Canadian Red Ensign was then used, but there were two different designs.One w...

The family has started a fundraiser to help two kids after their mother and grandma died in a crash near Red Earth Creek.The family says Megan Briand and her mom Corinne Fitzgerald were on their way home from buying groceries when their vehicle was hit by another vehicle being operated by an impaired driver. Two people...

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division will be running cyber security lessons for students next week.HFCRD is participating in Cyber Awareness Week, educating students and families about cyber security, safe online practices and digital citizenship.Throughout the week, student will participate in activities designed to...