News – Grande Prairie / Peace Region

Stolen vehicle investigation leads to assault with a weapon charges laid

Faust RCMP

Faust RCMP and Lakeshore Police made a pair of arrests on Monday, May 12, after conducting a stolen vehicle investigation. According to Mounties, this began Saturday, May 10, when a stolen vehicle involved in their investigation was spotted. Officers from the Faust detachment then attempted a traffic stop, however, the...

County Campgrounds open for the Victoria Day long weekend

Recreation

The County of Grande Prairie's campgrounds officially reopen Thursday, May 15. With several improvements completed over the off-season, visitors will notice some exciting changes at our campgrounds. These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to providing well-maintained, welcoming spaces where people can relax, conne...

Six people charged in Highway 58 shooting investigation

Crime

Mounties in High Level say a man was innocently shot while driving along Highway 58 in the early morning hours on Thursday, May 8. At approximately 3:30 a.m., High Level RCMP were made aware of the incident and responded to the call. The male victim had sustained non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation opened i...

City of Grande Prairie commences capital construction season

City of Grande Prairie

The City of Grande Prairie has begun it's 2025 capital construction season.Traffic signal upgrades are already underway, and additional projects are set to begin this month.Key improvements are planned to take place on several routes, including 84 Avenue, 96 Street, 102 Street, 102A Avenue, 114 Street, 123 Avenue, Crys...

High Level RCMP make arrest in drug trafficking investigation

High Level RCMP

High Level RCMP have made an arrest following a lengthy drug trafficking investigation. On May 1, High Level Mounties, with assistance by the Grande Prairie Alberta Law Enforcement team, executed a search warrant on a property on 98 Avenue in High Level over a year after receiving information of a suspect trafficking d...

Leadership changes at Grouard-McLennan Archdiocese

Community

Not long after the world's Catholics got a new leader in Pope Leo XIV, Catholics in the Peace will be getting some new leadership as well.Bishop Charles Duval was named a Coadjutor Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan earlier this year by Pope Francis. He had been serving as the pastor at St. Joe'...

Stealth Cycling looks for Peace region members

Stealth Cycling Club

Stealth Cycling, a new cycling club, has now come to Grande Prairie and is welcoming members.Club President of Stealth Cycling, Alexander Philipp, says he worked with local cyclist Wilf Marquis to make an Edmonton-Peace region-based club after meeting at a race a couple of years ago. "We just like riding our bikes...

Whitecap-Veren deal closes

Energy Business

CALGARY The $15-billion deal to combine of Whitecap Resources Inc. and Veren Inc. has closed, creating Canada's seventh largest oil and gas producer. The new company is operating under the Whitecap name and management team. It is now the biggest landholder in the Montney and Duvernay shale regions in B.C. and Alberta, ...

City of Grande Prairie mailing property tax notices

City of Grande Prairie

The City of Grande Prairie's property tax notices are now in the mail.Residents will have until June 30 to make their payments either in full or using the City's TIPP program to pay month-to-month.Property owners who don't receive their notices within two weeks are asked to contact the City's tax department at 780-538-...

More potential exposures to measles in Grande Prairie

Health Advisory

Two more places in Grande Prairie have had potential exposures to measles. Alberta Health Services has been advised that a person with a confirmed case in the North Zone was in public settings while infectious. People that were in the following locations during the specified dates and times, may have been exposed to me...

LaPrairie Group of Companies announces passing of President & CEO

Community

Crane rental company LaPrairie Group of Companies has announced the passing of their president and CEO Scott LaPrairie.Scott passed away earlier this spring, after a battle with cancer.LaPrairie calls Scott a gifted leader who grew a one-crane, two-man operation into 800 employee business in a variety of industry secto...

Ground breaks for Maskwa Medical Center May 20

Maskwa Medical Center

Construction for the Maskwa Medical Center officially starts next week with a public groundbreaking ceremony.Located next to Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, the Center is being designed to expand access to quality, community-centered care for residents of Grande Prairie and the surrounding region."This center an...

Seeding progress ahead of five year average in the Peace says first crop report of 2025

Agriculture

The first crop report of the year from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and AFSC, dated May 6, says just under 10 per seeding had been done by that date.The five year average for the same date is four per centThe most progress had been made in planting spring wheat, with just over 24 per cent in the ground. Just unde...

RCMP "believe there may be more victims"

Grande Prairie RCMP investigation leads to two arrests

The Grande Prairie RCMP Special Investigative Unit (SIU) has made a pair of arrests, stemming from a sexual assault investigation. Mounties say on Monday, May 5 they received a report of sexual offences against a youth, allegedly taking place between August and December of 2024. With help from the Grande Prairie Caribo...

$30k donated to Bonanza School by Storm Development Corp.

Education

A generous donation has been received by a school within the Peace Wapiti Public School Division. Bonanza School is the recipient of a $30,000 donation by Storm Development Corp. Incoming Principal of Bonanza School Mrs. Nikita Young says it was a wonderful surprise, in a news release."When Storm Development Corp....

HFCRD announces 2025 Edwin Parr Award Nominee

HFCRD

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division has announced their candidate for the 2025 Edwin Parr Award. Glenmary School teacher Shaelene Fitchie has been nominated the award recognizing first-year teachers. Fitchie teaches several subjects as part of Glenmary's French immersion program, including math, science, and psychol...

Missing two-year-old found

Fairview RCMP, community partners & volunteers locate missing child

Fairview RCMP have reported that after an overnight search, they have located a missing two-year-old child safe and in good health. Fairview Mounties received a report yesterday evening, (Sunday, May 11, at 10:24 p.m.) and responded to a rural residence in Clear Hills County. Fairview RCMP did alert the RCMP Real Time ...

One arrested following structure fire in downtown Peace River

RCMP

A Peace River resident has been arrested following a structure fire last week.On May 9, Peace Regional RCMP were called to the scene of a fire on the corner of 94 Avenue and 98 Street in Peace River.(Photo credit: Peace Regional RCMP)Around the same time, calls were being made of a female suspect screaming and throwing...

Bonanza resident purchases winning Western 649 EXTRA ticket in Red Deer

Lottery

A Bonanza local is taking home $100,000 after winning the EXTRA on the Western 649 April 9 draw. Abie Aruna purchased her ticket from the Circle K on 22 Street in Red Deer. Aruna said "I took it up to the cashier after I scanned it myself, thinking it couldn't be true. 'The cashier then said' there are too many ze...

May 11, 2025

Missing Person

Grande Prairie RCMP searching for missing 20-year-old

Grande Prairie RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating missing youth 20-year-old Daniel Machel. Daniel was last seen on May 10, 2025 in Grande Prairie and there is a concern for his well being. He is described as; Light complexion; 5 fee 10 inches in Height; 158 pounds; Brown hair; Blue eyes; (Photo Credit...

May 11, 2025

Upcoming Past

MAY 01 - JUN 25

Centre for Young Parents: Playhouse Raffle

Centre for Young Parents: Playhouse Raffle 2025 6 incredible prizes - 6 lucky winners! Purchase tickets online - May 1 - July 6 https://www.centreforyoungparents.com/ Purchase tickets in person - May 30 - June 25 at Canadian Tire or Prairie Mall

Grande Prairie Psychic & Crystal Fair

MAY 23 - MAY 25

Holiday Inn & Suites Grande Prairie- 9816 107 Street, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada

Grande Prairie Psychic & Crystal Fair – May 23, 24, 25 Holiday Inn – 9816 107 St. Fri: 2-10, Sat: 11-10, Sun: 11-6 Tickets $10(Good All Weekend – Children 12 and under Free Vendors accept cash or card) ***Lots of Door Prizes*** Some of Canada’s Top Psychics, Mediums, Astrologers, Rune Reading, Healers, Tea Leaf, Palm Readers and Aura Photo Booth $20. Lots of beautiful crystals and hand made jewelry. GalaxyPsychicFairs.com

Grande Prairie Garden Club Annual Farmer's Market Plant Sale

MAY 24

Every year the Grande Prairie Garden Club's members start plants to sell at the Farmer's Market as a fundraiser for the club. Funds go towards speakers and events as well as giving back to the community.

Grande Prairie Music Society Vocal Jazz Night

MAY 17

300 Arbour Hills Blvd, Grande Prairie

Vocal Jazz with Big Band Concert Saturday, May17th at 7:30PM at the KMSC Theatre Tickets $35, $20 for Students/Seniors available at www.gplt.ca or at the Door

IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's

MAY 24

102 Street & 102 Avenue, Grande Prairie

Each May, community members rally together for the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s to raise funds and awareness for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. On Saturday, May 24th, 2025, the Alzheimer Society Alberta and Northwest Territories will help “Make Memories Matter”. Across the provinces and territories, rain or shine, hundreds of people will be participating in Walks to honour a family member or friend impacted by dementia. Our goal in Grande Prairie is to raise $20,000! IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s – Grande Prairie Date: Saturday, May 24th, 2025 Muskoseepi Park Registration: 9:30 am Walk: 11:00 am Preregistration open now $15 through the link, day of registration $20

“Taking Back Your Power” put on by Engage Athletic Performance

MAY 24

May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and Pace is hosting a couple of events to raise awareness and support survivors. Event 2: “Taking Back Your Power” put on by Engage Athletic Performance Date: Saturday, May 24 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Heiho Dojo 10015 100ave Grande Prairie Details: Join us for a powerful event focused on reclaiming your strength and resilience. Sign up on our website or use the QR code on the poster.