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Peace Region

GPLT
The Complete Works of William Shakspere runs at Grande Prairie Live Theatre Mar. 27-Apr. 12
The next show in Grande Prairie Live Theatre's current season is a hilarious celebration of one the greatest playwrights in history.The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged, follows a troupe of actors as they attempt to perform all of The Bard's classic comedies and tragedies in less then two hours, resulting...
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GPREP
Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership launches social media accounts
The Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership now has a direct source for residents to receive emergency updates. GPREP has launched social media accounts on Facebook and X(previously Twitter), under the name @gprepalerts, to provide timely, accurate information during wildfires, floods and other large-scale emerge...
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RCMP Major Crimes Unit
Homicide in Carcajou under investigation
Alberta's Major Crimes Unit has taken over a murder investigation from Manning RCMP and is seeking information from the public. After receiving a report about a deceased individual on March 16 at 2:25 p.m. Mounties located a vehicle on Range Road 224 in Carcajou, with a dead male inside. They were identified as 38-year...
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RCMP
High Prairie RCMP arrest two suspects in I&P Mechanic break-in, third suspect to be identified
High Prairie RCMP are reporting that two suspects have been arrested in connection to a series of break and enters in the High Prairie area.On March 15, a break-and-enter at I&P Mechanic was recorded by camera, allowing Mounties to identify two of the three suspects.Thirty-three-year-old Chelsie Courtney Lamouche o...
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Peace Region

RBC
AJHL Community Ambassador Award nominations released
As the Grande Prairie Storm busted out their brooms to celebrate their first-round sweep of the Lloydminster Bobcats on Wednesday night, one of their own was selected for a prestigious league award. Grande Prairie Storm forward Will Harris was selected as GP's nomination for the RBC AJHL Community Ambassadors Award, wh...
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Town of Fox Creek
Town of Fox Creek launches Mycological Research project to reduce wildfire risk
The Town of Fox Creek has launched an initiative aimed at reducing wildfire fuels. The Fox Creek Mycological Research project uses local wood-decomposing fungi to accelerate decomposition in fire-prone areas and diseased trees before the wood becomes fuel for wildfires. This should result in keeping the forest floor hy...
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City of Grande Prairie
City of Grande Prairie releases 2024 Annual Report
The City of Grande Prairie is highlighting how City Council supported strategic priorities last year.The City has released the 2024 Annual report online.In 2024 the City conducted various infrastructure upgrades, including 41.35 kilometres in road rehabilitation, 185 km in pavement inspections, and 6.496 metres in side...
Mar 26, 2025
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resubmit inquires
AccessGP service interruption resolved
AccessGP email services were down yesterday (Tuesday, March 26) from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Services for info@cityofgp.com were down from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; any residents who reached out during that time are asked to re-submit their inquiry.In the release, they thanked residents for their understanding.
Mar 26, 2025
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Wintry Weather Returns
UPDATE: Environment Canada reinstates Special Weather Statement
After putting up a Special Weather Statement earlier today due to heavy snowfall, and rescinding it this afternoon; Environment Canada has once again put into effect a Special Weather Statment for the Peace region. They say to "expect winter travel conditions from tonight to Friday across central Alberta." EV...
Mar 26, 2025
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Post-Secondary Education
NWP President says money needed for skilled trades expansion plans
The President and CEO at Northwestern Polytechnic says the school needs money for a planned expansion to its skilled trades program.Dr. Vanessa Shaene was one of the speakers at the State of the City presentation that took place Tuesday.Dr. Shaene says this expansion is planned for both the Grande Prairie and Fairview ...
Mar 26, 2025
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Land Use Discussion
Province seeking public input on land use in Upper Smoky area
The province says it has come up with what it calls, a draft sub-regional plan for the Upper Smoky area, and is now inviting the public to share ideas on future land use in that area. The government says "the sub-region is 1,321,590 hectares (13,216 km2) roughly two per cent of Alberta," located south of Gran...
Mar 25, 2025
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Grande Cache
Federal government investing in energy efficient retrofits for Grande Cache centre
A federal investment will support environmentally friendly renovations to a Grande Cache community centre.On March 22, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Nathaniel Erskine-Smith announced more then $153.8 million to support 70 energy-efficient projects across multiple regions in Canada.In Grande Cache,...
Mar 25, 2025
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High Level RCMP
Community reports leads to the recovery of a stolen vehicle
Mounties with the High Level RCMP detachment arrested one individual last Friday, (March 21) after a report from the community about a stolen vehicle at a residence in Paddle Prairie. Once on the scene, RCMP found the vehicle fled. However, the vehicle was found "soon after," and was searched by officers with...
Mar 25, 2025
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County of Grande Prairie
Hans O. Hommy Memorial Society seeking to transfer Hommy Park recreation lease to County of Grande Prairie
The Hans O. Hommy Memorial Society is looking to transfer ownership of Hommy Park's recreation lease to the County of Grande Prairie.Society representatives attended last night's County Council meeting to express their desire for the transfer, highlighting challenges they are facing like aging volunteers and limited ca...
Mar 25, 2025
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City Hall
Highlights from Monday's meeting of Grande Prairie City Council
Grande Prairie City Council met on Monday. Highlights from the meeting included the following.Advocacy list approvedCouncil approved its new advocacy list. That includes working on electricity distribution costs, the 911 levy, support for Northwestern Polytechnic, seniors housing and long-term care and economic corrido...
Mar 25, 2025
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City Hall
City council votes to back AFPA effort against US tariffs, duties
City council has approved having Mayor Jackie Clayton write a letter of support for the Alberta Forest Products Association and its push back against American duties and tariffs.The letter is to include six points brought up by an AFPA delegation at Monday's council meeting. Those include advocating for Alberta forest ...
Mar 25, 2025
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City of Grande Prairie
State of the City 2025 goes Tuesday
The City of Grande Prairie's annual State of the City event will be taking place Tuesday, March 25Community members will be attending a pair of panel discussions centered around the growth, opportunities and future of the city and greater Grande Prairie region.Key presenters will include Maskwa Medical Centre Board Cha...
Mar 25, 2025
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MD of Fairview
MD of Fairview releasing 2025 Assessment Notices
The Municipal District of Fairview is advising property owners that property assessment notices were released last week.On Thursday March 20, the assessments were sent out via mail or email to property owners as registered at Alberta Land Titles Office as of March 15, 2025. Anyone that became an owner after that date c...
Mar 24, 2025
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MD of Greenview
Gravel road bans updated in MD of Greenview
The Municipal District of Greenview has updated its gravel road bans.Effective since Sunday March 23, all Greenview gravel roads, except for gravel streets within Greenview hamlets, are at 75 per cent axle weight from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and at 100 per cent axle weight from 10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. while in the p...
Mar 24, 2025
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County Fire
No injuries in Saturday night hotel fire
The County of Grande Prairie says crews responded to a report of a structure fire in Clairmont Saturday night at the Motel 6. Twenty-three firefighters from the Dunes, Clairmont, Sexsmith, and Wembley stations responded to the call with two ladder trucks, an engine, and a heavy rescue unit. Other first responders such ...
Mar 24, 2025
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County of Grande Prairie
County of Grande Prairie gravel road bans switching to 24 hours a day
The County of Grande Prairie is updating its road bans for gravel roads, starting Monday, March 24.Effective at 10:00 a.m., all gravel roads will now be at 75 per cent axle weight 24 hours a day, unless otherwise posted.The bans are issued during spring thaw and inclement weather, when gravel roads are especially vulne...
Mar 23, 2025
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ED Closure
High Prairie ED closed overnight
The High Prairie Health Complex Emergency Department will be closed overnight (Saturday, March 22 - Sunday, March 23) starting at 11 p.m. AHS says this is due to "a gap in registered nurse (RN) coverage," and calls it a temporary measure, with the ED re-opening tomorrow at 7 a.m. Residents are still asked to ...
Mar 23, 2025
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Ottawa increases AgriStability cap to help industry as it faces Chinese tariffs
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China. The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million f...
Mar 23, 2025
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Missing Person
Grande Prairie Mounties located missing girl
Grande Prairie RCMP says Trinity Ferguson has been located safe, and thanked the public for their assistance. Grande Prairie RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating a missing girl. Fifteen-year-old Trinity Ferguson was last seen yesterday evening, (Friday, March 21) and her family is concerned for her well-bei...
Mar 22, 2025
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Missing Person
Grande Prairie RCMP seek help locating missing woman
Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help with locating a missing 22-year-old woman. Halie Sale is believed to be in the Grande Prairie area, however, she also has ties to Yellowhead County. Mounties are concerned for her well-being. She is described as: Fair complexionSix foot180lbsBrown eyesBrown hair Anyo...
Mar 22, 2025
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Clean Technology
County of Grande Prairie gets $50,00 grant for hydrogen hub study
Some federal grant money is going towards a project in the County of Grande Prairie.The federal government announced on Friday that it would give a total of $8.3 million to 13 clean technology projects in the natural resources and energy sectors.The $50,000 for the County of Grande Prairie will be for what the governme...
Mar 22, 2025
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City of Grande Prairie
City of Grande Prairie completes snow clearing operations ahead of schedule
The City of Grande Prairie says residential snow clearing operations wrapped up Friday, March 21.Crews finished clearing operations in the Week B neighbourhoods Friday after completing the Week A rotation Thursday.Residential snow clearing is typically completed in a two-week rotation, but crews were able to progress i...
Mar 21, 2025
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Saddle Hills County
New Blueberry Fire Hall opens April 12
The new Blueberry Fire Hall officially opens next month.Saddle Hills County is inviting the public to attend a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.There will also be presentations and time to view the space and equipment, plus refreshments. It's happening April 12 at the new Blueberry Fire Hall starting at 11:30 ...
Mar 21, 2025
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EVENTS in Grande Prairie

MAR 01 - MAR 29
MAR 01 - MAR 29
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Tiny Art Show - Call for Artists
Grande Prairie Public Library, 103 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
Calling all artists!!! The Tiny Art Show & Auction is back!  The theme of this year's auction is Spring! Artists aged 12+ can pick up a free canvas at Grande Prairie Public Library. The Deadline for submissions is March 29, 2025.   Submission Guidelines   Pick up 4"x4" canvas (maximum 2/artist) and Artist Information Form at GPPL.   Any artwork medium is welcome as long as it fits on canvas  Artwork can only be signed on the back of the piece. The artist will remain anonymous until the piece is purchased  The online Artist Information Form must be completed and the artwork returned to GPPL by March 29, 2025. All artists must complete an online Artist Information Form for each piece of art submitted.  Use this link to access the form. The online auction will open on April 5. Bidding will close on May 3 at 10 a.m.  Unsold items will be held for the artist by GPPL until June 1, 2025 Presented by the Champions of the Grande Prairie Public Library. MORE INFO HERE  
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APR 02 - APR 06
APR 02 - APR 06
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Canadian 2 Person Stick Curling Championships
Grande Prairie Curling Centre, 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
The Grande Prairie Curling Centre welcomes athletes and fans to the Canadian 2 Person Stick Curling Championships April 2 - 6.   Presented by the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre.
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APR 05
APR 05
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Duane Steele - WPCA Tarp Auction
Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie County No. 1, AB, Canada
Get in on the WPCA Chuckwagon racing action and showcase your business at the 2025 Grande Prairie Stompede!  The Grande Prairie Stompede Association’s WPCA Tarp Auction Gala & Fundraiser gives you an opportunity to sponsor WPCA Chuckwagon Tarps at the Grande Prairie Stompede, with proceeds from the fundraising initiatives supporting the Unbridled program. Unbridled is a youth-focused trauma program. This innovative, equine-assisted learning program guides youth in building coping strategies and skills to better deal with stress and traumatic situations and supports those who have encountered a traumatic event while they work through and process the experience with the help of a mental health professional and a horse partner. Join them at the Tara Centre at Evergreen Park on April 5th for dinner, auction, and entertainment from Duane Steele & The Kings of Country. Learn more and get your tickets now at gpstompede.com
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MAR 03 - APR 02
MAR 03 - APR 02
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Song Writing Contest - Northwestern Polytechnic
Online
1st Annual Northwestern Polytechnic Song Writing Contest Submission Period: Now until April 2 Judging Period: April 3-4 Winner Announcement: April 7 Production Period: April 8+ Location: Online event (Production of winners will take place in person at NWP Recording Studio)  Age: Anyone can enter! Event / Submission Details: A songwriting competition where participants can submit original compositions (audio or video with lyrics). Instrumentals are welcome but not required. All genres are encouraged. Keep the submission under 4 minutes. The production of winning songs will take place at NWP Recording Studio. Open to solo artists, duos, bands, and ensembles of all ages. Submissions are through QR code, link or email submission. More info at nwprecordingstudio@outlook.com   
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MAR 27 - MAR 29
MAR 27 - MAR 29
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SARDA Trade Show - Falher
Falher Regional Recreation Complex, Central Ave NW, Falher, AB, Canada
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APR 05
APR 05
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Tarp Auction - Grande Prairie Stompede
Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie County No. 1, AB, Canada
Get in on the WPCA Chuckwagon racing action and showcase your business at the 2025 Grande Prairie Stompede!  The Grande Prairie Stompede Association’s WPCA Tarp Auction Gala & Fundraiser gives you an opportunity to sponsor WPCA Chuckwagon Tarps at the Grande Prairie Stompede, with proceeds from the fundraising initiatives supporting the Unbridled program. Unbridled is a youth-focused trauma program. This innovative, equine-assisted learning program guides youth in building coping strategies and skills to better deal with stress and traumatic situations and supports those who have encountered a traumatic event while they work through and process the experience with the help of a mental health professional and a horse partner. Join them at the Tara Centre at Evergreen Park on April 5th for dinner, auction, and entertainment from Duane Steele & The Kings of Country. Learn more and get your tickets now at gpstompede.com
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