According to Environment Canada, "icy conditions may develop tonight (Thursday, Dec 4) as temperatures drop quickly from near zero to below freezing." Current rainfall mixed with the rapid temperature drop is expected to cause slippery conditions on both roads and walkways. Residents are asked to use caution ...

The City of Grande Prairie is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event Friday, Dec. 5, for their newly renamed sports facility.The recently renamed Keyera Place will be offering free drop-in activities throughout the day, including skateboarding, children's rock climbing, court sports and disco roller ska...

Treaty 8 chiefs say they "strongly reject" the Memorandum of Understanding between the federal and provincial governments that calls for a new pipeline to the west coast.A release from the Sovereign Chiefs of the Treaty No. 8 First Nations of Alberta says that "Treaty No. 8 territory holds the resources&...

Family and Community Support Services has opened nominations for their annual Passionate Heart Celebration.The event recognize individuals and organizations in the city and County of Grande Prairie and the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley dedicated to enhancing their community's social landscape."Across...

The Town of Spirit River has issued a boil water advisory due to a water main break on the main line for the Water Treatment Plant.As of 8:49 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, all residents need to bring water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute before consuming the water or using it to prepare food.Officials say unboiled wa...

The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual General Meeting, and Chamber Awards and Chair Salute on Thursday, Dec. 4.It's taking place at the Holiday Inn & Suites.The meeting will include the election of the 2026 Board of Directors.The Dan H. Milchen Award for a long-standing busines...

There is a second town hall meeting on the future of the Northwestern Polytechnic campus tonight (Thursday, December 4) in Fairview.It will start at 7 p.m. at the Dunvegan Inn & Suites.A post on the Save Fairview Campus social media page says the meeting will include updates on what has been done in the last month,...

The water has been shut off in Spirit River for the entire town. The Town of Spirit River says in a post that this is being done because of what it calls "a major water main break on the main line from the water treatment plant."Repair crews have been called in.There is no estimated time for water service to ...

A portion of Range Road 75 will be closed for most of Thursday, Dec. 4 for construction work.County of Grande Prairie Crews will be working on the crossing between Highway 43 and Township Road 712, resulting in a full road closure.Southbound traffic will need to detour along Highway 43 onto Range Road 74 or 80. Northbo...

Certain students living within Peace River School Division's jurisdiction will now be permitted to attend schools in BC.During their meeting on November 27, PRSD's Board of Trustees approved a new Education Services Agreement with School District No. 60 in BC, permitting eligible students to receive approval from Alber...

The first two free trips to see the lights at the Northern Spirit Light Show in Evergreen Park are this coming Saturday and Sunday evening (Dec. 6 & 7). These free rides are for registered Grande Prairie Accessible Transit riders. The trips begin at 6 p.m., with each outing including a drive through the Northern Sp...

The transition towards the Grande Prairie Police Service took an important step ahead at the most recent council meeting.Council approved moving just over $643,000 to the police operating budget to complete the purchase of a new Record Management System.Police Commission chair Dan Wong explains the importance of this s...

Grande Prairie RCMP is advising that Megan Glennie was located safe.--December 2, 2025 Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 39-year-old woman who has been missing for almost four months.Mounties say Megan Glennie was last seen on August 19, 2025, in Grande Prairie. Police add that ...

The County of Grande Prairie is advising motorists to exercise caution when driving on Highway 43.A cleanup is underway near the Grande Prairie Airport due to a single-vehicle collision involving a County Fire Engine.The engine was undergoing test driving at the time and was not responding to an emergency.The driver wa...

The City of Grande Prairie says texts issued Dec. 2, claiming some residents had RCMP criminal record checks waiting to be picked up, were sent out in error.Officials say the messages were sent to the city's full notification list due to a selection mistake and were not the result of a security or privacy breach.A foll...

TELUS STORYHIVE has released a short documentary showcasing a fundraising campaign invented by the Grande Prairie Motorcycle Club.In 2023, local filmmaker Darryl Haugen's documentary Ice & Iron received $20,000 as part of TELUS STORYHIVE's 10-year anniversary, along with 67 other content creators.The 30-minute docu...

The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) says its just hit a big milestone before the end of 2025.Police say on Dec. 1, 2025, they had their first detachment shift fully staffed by GPPS officers deployed out of the Grande Prairie RCMP detachment.GPPS has been integrated with the local RCMP since July 2024 and now one o...

Students at Holy Family Catholic Regional Division Schools will be able to attend a hockey game for free this month.In partnership with local hockey organizations, HFCRD is giving one free ticket to every student at their eight schools to help bring the community together.Superintendent Victoria Cornick says HFCRD is c...

The City of Grande Prairie is once again offering a free source of sand to residents to keep their sidewalks and driveways safer through the winter.The city's free community sandbox is available for residents to bring up to two five-gallon containers, fill them with sand, and use them to improve traction around their h...

This Tuesday, Dec. 2, is Giving Tuesday and the Mustard Seed is inviting Grande Prairie residents to help strengthen housing stability and supportive care for people in need.The Arnie J. Charbonneau Foundation will be matching eligible donations made before midnight on Dec. 3 as part of the annual drive to aid individu...

The County of Grande Prairie's annual shelterbelt program is live on their website.The program works to help county residents protect their land from erosion by browsing a selection of trees or shrubs online, purchasing them and picking them up in 2026 to plant on their property.Officials say shelterbelt plants are pro...

The city and the Downtown Association held the Christmas Tree Light-Up in downtown Grande Prairie on Sunday afternoon.Santa joined Mayor Jackie Clayton in flipping the switch. A choir sang some Christmas songs before the lighting. Hot chocolate and cookies were also given out.The Battle of the Badges charity hockey gam...

Teresa Sargent Hall at the Montrose Cultural Centre will host the annual event for International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday.Organizers say there will be a Community Showcase that will feature Inclusive Community Organizations and celebrate people from the community.There will also be all-ages progra...

The Town of Peace River's new garbage contractor hits the streets this Monday, December 1.While collection days and rules will remain the same, residents must now leave their garbage in their new Prairie Disposal bins.If a resident hasn't received their new bin yet, or their garbage was not collected at its usual time,...

The Grande Prairie Farmer's Market reopened Friday, November 28, in its new location in Evergreen Park.The market relocated to the TARA Centre after a fire at its downtown location last weekend. The market is open Saturday, November 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton sent out a statement afte...

The Grande Prairie Intercultural Association is saluting its volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Saturday.It will be held at the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre on 98 Avenue.The theme will be Oldie Boogie: A Visit to the 90s in Style.Organizers say the evening will include "multicultural food, volunt...

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division says one student was taken to hospital as a precaution this morning after an incident involving a school bus.A social media post from the division says bus 377 was involved, and it happened near the Silver Pointe subdivision.Officials say there were seven kids on board the bus at...

The City of Grande Prairie and the Downtown Association are holding their annual Christmas Tree Light Up event on Sunday, Nov. 30.Residents are invited to stop by Bonnetts Energy Centre to see the lights come on before enjoying the Battle of the Badges charity hockey game between local law enforcement and the Grande Pr...