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Dream Home Lottery early bird deadline tonight

The Rotary Dream Home Lottery is raising funds for the region through ticket sales for a home worth over $1.4-million. The Early Bird Draw deadline is midnight tonight.Rotary Dream Home Lottery/ Faceb...

Apr 02, 2019 Rotary Dream Home Lottery/ Facebook

Stairs at Muskoseepi Park temporarily closed

The City of Grande Prairie is letting the public know that beginning today, the wooden stairs leading into Muskoseepi Park will be closed. The staircase is located at the end of 103 Avenue by St. Jose...

Apr 01, 2019 Photo/ Curtis Galbraith

City hosts Board Governance workshop

The City of Grande Prairie is hosting a workshop called "Introduction to Board Governance: Understanding Your Roles and Responsibilities" on April 13 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is a learning opportun...

Mar 31, 2019 Photo/Curtis Galbraith

In the Woods Animal Rescue in need of help

In the Woods Animal Rescue from Nampa is operating at maximum capacity. To help find new homes for animals, the non-profit is hosting a Meet and Greet Adoption Event in Dawson Creek April 6 from 11 a....

Mar 27, 2019 Photo/ Tracy Strasky

Town of Wembley gets new CAO

The Town of Wembley has announced the appointment of a new Chief Administrative Officer. Effective April 8, Noreen Zhang will be taking over for Lori Parker. "I'm looking forward to being able to prov...

Mar 26, 2019 Town of Wembley/Facebook

RCMP warns about increased phone scams

Grande Prairie RCMP say they have been receiving increased reports from residents regarding fraudulent Canada Revenue Agency phone calls and would like to warn the public. Multiple reports from reside...

Mar 25, 2019

2019 Appreciation Luncheon set for National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is set to take place from April 7 to 13. In celebration, the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau is inviting the community to partake in an Appreciation Luncheon April 11....

Mar 23, 2019

2019 Canada West Short Track Championships hosted in Swan City

The 2019 Canada West Short Track Championships are taking place at the Coca-Cola Center in Grande Prairie all weekend long. Hosted by the Peace Wapiti Speed Skating Club, the national level competitio...

Mar 23, 2019 Photo/Peace Wapiti Speed Skating Club

Rotary launches 18th annual Highway to Mexico Project

A Recognition Event in support of The Rotary Project "Highway to Mexico" was held at the Holiday Inn Suites and Hotel yesterday. The 18th annual project will see a convoy of 20 Rotarians drive 10 dona...

Mar 21, 2019 Highway to Mexico Coordinators Allan Kuechle (Left) and Felix Seiler (Right)

North Peace Navigators President provides update on Darcy Haugan Memorial

The President of the North Peace Navigators has provided an update on the progress of the Darcy Haugan memorial in Peace River. Albert Cooper explains the project is still in its fund-collecting phase...

Mar 20, 2019 Darcy Haugan