Environment Canada's Daily Data report says Grande Prairie's snowfall total for November has surpassed the combined total for the last two November's by a few millimetres.There were 6.6 centimetres of snow on Tuesday, November 19, bringing the total for November to 23.6 centimetres; with the snow that came down on Wedn...

The Lion's Den is hosting Grande Prairie's Best Bar Night tonight (Wednesday, November 20).The Best Bar None program will be recognizing 13 local establishments that have earned accreditation that recognizes things like service and customer safety. Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis works with the RCMP and City of Gra...

A man from Grouard will spend the holidays treating his mom to a new vehicle thanks to a $100,000 scratch-and-win windfall.Keith Nanooch said "I was on my way to see my grandparents and stopped to buy some tickets," at the Chevron on 53 Avenue in High Prairie.He added, "I saw the holiday ones had been re...

The County of Grande Prairie is trying to limit the effects of the ongoing Canada Post strike for residents.Measures are now being taken to either have important or urgent mail sent by an alternative courier, while departments will also communicate with residents through e-mail or make items available for pick-up.The c...

Besides the discussion on garden suites, Grande Prairie City Council also had several other things to talk about at Monday's regular council meeting.Potential surplusThe city says it is in line to have a $3.4 million surplus by the end of this year. Lower costs because of a mild winter, new funding, increased sales of ...

County Regional Fire Services crews rescued a horse Tuesday, November 19 after it had fallen through ice into a dugout.(Photo Credit: County Regional Fire Service)Crews from Wembley, Dunes, and La Glace worked together at the dugout near Range Road 74 and Township Road 715, with assistance from Dunes Ice Rescue, Wemble...

Saddle Hills County is accepting donations for its annual Christmas Hamper program.Donations are being accepted until December 13 to provide food or cash for families in need on December 19-20.Recommended food items include boxed mashed potatoes, gravy, and boxed stuffing, with frozen turkeys and ham being accepted clo...

Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing teenage.Police says 16-year-old Arianna Wark was last seen in Grande Prairie on Monday, November 18. She is described as: Black hair and brown eyes 85 pounds and 5 feet 2 inches tall Last seen wearing a black sweater, black pants and a black jac...

A country singer from Grande Prairie calls a new honour from her hometown "crazy."Part of 107 Avenue has been renamed Tenille Townes Way."It's such an honour. I'm so happy to be home and this is such a surreal thing. (I) appreciate everyone coming out in the cold today (Tuesday, November 19) to celebrate...

511 Alberta is reporting all highways in the Peace region are covered with snow and ice.It also shows that multiple highways are experiencing low visibility, including Highway 49, 2, 59 and 40.Highways 677, 733, 724 and 674 are not experiencing any visibility issues, but are all listed as partly covered.Snow removal cr...

A survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash will be giving a presentation in Grimshaw tonight (Tuesday, November 19).Tyler Smith will be sharing his journey through trauma and recovery and discussing what it takes to foster mental wellness in our lives and communities.The free to attend event is happening at the ...

Alberta Health Services is bringing back their annual toy collection campaign.From now until December 20, AHS parking services will accept donations of new, still packaged toys in lieu of fines for parking tickets from their facilities.The toys can be suitable to any age between newborn and 17 and all donations will be...

Three individuals are in custody awaiting court dates in Slave Lake following a traffic stop in the community on Friday, November 15. Slave Lake RCMP say just after 11:00 p.m., they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle avoiding a check-stop. The driver of the vehicle was arrested on outstanding warrants. Police remove...

Changes to West Jet's flights in and out of Edmonton will increase traffic towards Grande Prairie.On Monday, West Jet announced that their summer 2025 schedule which includes new flights from Edmonton to Salt Lake City and Chicago, as well as an expansion to their domestic routes. Mayor Jackie Clayton says this will cr...

After much discussion held over two meetings, city council in Grande Prairie has approved bylaw changes for backyard suites, also known as garden suites. These include setting the maximum height at 7.6 metres to the peak of the roof or the height of the main house, whichever is lower. The maximum height for one above a...

A 24-hour Emergency Department disruption will be going into effect at the Fairview Health Complex starting tomorrow (Tuesday, November 19) at 7 a.m.During the disruption, nursing staff will remain at the emergency department to provide triage and assessments, while EMS will reroute calls to nearby facilities.The ED wi...

RCMP says a 30-year-old man is facing charges after an armed robbery in Wabasca.Mounties say that on November 14 just after 1:30 in the afternoon, a man went into a store, pointed a firearm and demanded money and cigarettes.The suspect then fled but was arrested a short time later.Preston James Yellowknee of Wabasca is...

UPDATE: Grande Prairie RCMP said in a news release issued late in the afternoon of November 19 that Mads Fleetwood has been located and is safe, Mounties are thanking the public and everyone else who helped locate him. Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help with finding a missing man.Thirty-seven-year-old...

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division Superintendent Betty Turpin has announced her retirement.Effective August 2025, Turpin will have closed the book on 18 years of dedicated services.During her tenure, Turpin led HFCRD through several milestones, including the building of the Grimshaw Shared School Facility, the gro...

A local Grande Prairie football player received national attention on Sunday, November 17, as he was featured on TSN for his 100-yard kick-off return.St. Joseph Catholic Celtic kick returner, Alex Hiemstra won the Week 11 NFL Canada Way to Play award, after being nominated by his coach Aaron Wales.The award was designe...

The County of Grande Prairie is conducting a temporary water outage in Hythe this week.As part of an ongoing valve replacement project, County crews will temporarily shut off the water service for residents west of 101 Avenue and south of 106 street for approximately eight-hours a day for roughly three days.The shut of...

The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce has announced the eight candidates running to join their board of directors.Chamber members will be able to vote for up to five candidates to take over the board at the Chamber's annual general meeting in early December.The candidates are:Krysta Gendreau of the Kidn...

Update on November 18, 2024 - Grande Prairie RCMP is advising that Skyelynn McLeod was located safe. ---------------------Grande Prairie RCMP is asking for the public's help with locating a missing woman.Eighteen-year-old Skyelynn McLeod was last seen in the area of Grande Prairie Friday November 15, and RCMP are conce...

The Municipal District of Peace has appointed a new Director of Operations.Erik Fuller will be working with the Public Works Foreman and Recreation Supervisor to oversee the MD's Public Works and Recreation Department to enhance operations and service delivery.Fuller has lived in the Peace Region for nearly 10 years, h...

With a National Postal Strike underway, the Municipal District of Greenview is unable to mail customers their utility bills, notices or account information.Effective Friday, November 15, the outgoing mail will now be held at the Greenview Administration Office in Valleyview and the Public Service Building in Grande Cac...

Update:Grande Prairie RCMP are advising that Maree Sabatier has been located safe and sound.RCMP would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in this matter--Grande Prairie RCMP is asking for the public's help with locating a missing woman.The friends and family of 24-year-old Maree Sabatier are co...

2025 Budget deliberations concluded today (Friday, November 15) in Grande Prairie Council Chambers. A 2.28 per cent tax increase was decided on, to strike a "balance between fiscal responsibility and meeting the needs of our community, while positioning Grande Prairie for future growth and opportunity," accor...

UPDATE: The intersection of Highway 670 and Range Road 54 has reopened following a serious vehicle collision earlier today. The route was temporarily closed while the Grande Prairie RCMP were on the scene. There is no word yet on if there were any casualties in the collision. -- Grande Prairie RCMP is currently on scen...