The Design Works Centre will be closed from May 21 until June 15, as facility maintenance is underway.This is done every three years to "ensure the plant and systems run efficiently and effectively during regular operations," according to the City.All the work is expected to be completed during the shutdown; ...

The City of Grande Prairie will begin Phase 2 of it's 116 Avenue construction starting on Monday, May 27.This will build off of last year's work done on 116 Avenue and the Bear Creek Bridge, with crews focusing on the stretch of 116 Avenue between 102 and 100 Streets. During construction, single-lane traffic will alter...

Fort Vermilion RCMP say police are investigating a murder that happened in John D'Or Prairie. Mounties say that at around 3 a.m. on Thursday (May 16), they got a report of a male who had suffered a gunshot wound.He died on his way to the hospital. His name has not been released. The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit has t...

Grande Prairie had 10.3 millimetres of rain on Thursday, according to Environment Canada.That equals just over four-tenths on the traditional scale.Grande Prairie has now had 13.9 millimetres of rains of rain this May, compared to only a trace at this time last May.The updated forecast for the Grande Prairie-Beaverlodg...

The City and County of Grande Prairie have both reduced their Fire Bans to Fire Restrictions. Both credited the recent rainfall for this, but do remind residents that fire dangers remain high across the Peace region. In a release, a guideline to the new fire restriction was provided: Prohibited - All outdoor fires not ...

The province says Alberta's provincial historic sites, museums and archives will open for the season this long weekend.There are 20 government-owned museums and historic sites across the province.On Sunday, May 19, Historic Dunvegan will be hosting some activities for Sunday Fun Day. Those will include a treasure hunt,...

Grande Prairie Forest AreaThe rain has dropped the wildfire hazard rating in the Grande Prairie Forest Area to moderate.A fire ban is still in place, meaning that all existing fire permits are suspended or cancelled and no new ones are being issued. All outdoor wood fires are banned.Fire watchers say the Kleskun Creek ...

High Prairie RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 35-year-old woman.Elora Auger last spoke to her family on April 24, 2024. She was reported missing on May 14, 2024.She is described as:· Medium complexion· 5 feet 6 inches tall· 140 pounds· Brown hair · Brown eyes...

The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents that despite the recent precipitation, a fire ban remains in effect. According to Acting City Fire Chief Mike Anderson, "The recent rains, while welcome, do not offset the prolonged period of dry conditions that have heightened the fire risk." This fire ban is...

The County of Grande Prairie has announced some changes to the evacuation zone near Teepee Creek, thanks to the current damp weather conditions and the resources on hand. Fire Chief Trevor Grant says the Teepee Creek Wildfire is now listed as being held and no longer expected to grow past the fire boundaries. Crews wil...

Update on May 16, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. - Fort Vermilion RCMP would like to advise the public that Darius Cameron Noskiye was located, deceased. Alberta RCMP's thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased. ----------------------------------RCMP in Fort Vermillion are looking for 23-year-old Darius Noskiye and ...

Thanks to the current weather conditions and a surplus of resources available, the County of Grande Prairie expects the Teepee Creek wildfire to not grow past the boundary. As a result, the County has replaced the evacuation order for Township Road 741 to half a mile north of Township Road 734 area, as well as Range Ro...

The City of Grande Prairie will be redesigning and reinstalling three service club signs, located along the city's boundary. According to the city, this work is being done "to make a positive first impression on people entering Grande Prairie." Funding for these new signs was provided through the Transportati...

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division is inviting current and former students and their families to an event at Harry Balfour School tonight (Wednesday, May 15).Blast from the Past will go from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The division says this is a chance to tour the building one more time before Harry Balfour relocates to a ...

Mounties are asking for help in locating a missing man.Twenty-one year old Dominic Labocan was last seen in Little Buffalo around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 14, walking towards the bushes behind his home. Police are concerned for Dominic's wellbeing and safety. He is described as:Approximately 5'7"Around 220 lbsBlac...

The remaining candidates in the Alberta NDP leadership race will be in Grande Prairie on Thursday, May 16.The candidates will be participating in a leadership forum at the Paradise Inn to discuss their vision for Alberta's future and address critical issues.The candidates include Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Kathleen Ganle...

Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools has announced the next principal for St. Clement Catholic School.Jennifer Sietsma will be the principal for the 2024-2025 school year after almost 20 years with GPCSD.(Photo Credit: Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools)The division says Sietsma is recognized for he...

Mounties are searching for a wanted man.Peace River RCMP and the Western Alberta District Crime reductio Unit say that 33 year old Kyle Edward Daniel Ominayak is wanted on charges that include forcible confinement, pointing a firearm, flight from police, theft under $5000, and assault with a weapon.He is described as:&...

The County of Grande Prairie has changed the size of the wildfire evacuation order area brought about by the Teepee Creek wildfire. As of 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, the evacuation zone includes Township Road 741 to a quarter section north of Township Road 734 and Range Road 32 to the Smoky River.All residents in the...

It's back! The bi-annual Peace Region Energy Show, formerly the Petroleum Show, will take over at the TARA Centre and surrounding space Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16.The show is put on in collaboration with the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce and the Grande Prairie Petroleum Association. Show...

The MD of Greenview has downgraded its evacuation order for the North Goodwin Area. However, residents returning home to the previous evacuation zone will remain on a two-hour evacuation alert, in case the current wildfire conditions change. The MD added that all residents living outside of the previous evacuation zone...

The first crop report of 2024 from AFSC, dated May 7, says just over 18 per cent of the crop had been seeded in the Peace by that date.The breakdown by crop is 24 per cent for spring wheat, just over 20 per cent for dry peas, just under 17 per cent for canola, around 13 per cent for barley and just under 10 per cent fo...

Part of the Peace River Regional District in the BC Peace, and the Doig River First Nation, are under evacuation order because of a wildfire. The part of the regional district that is under this order is described as follows:Km 5.75 on Doig RoadNorth to Road PDR MC9East for 6.75 KmSouth to Doig RoadWest to Km 5.75 on D...

UPDATE: Grande Cache RCMP has advised the public that Gresyon Miller has been found. RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance. Grande Cache RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating a six-year-old boy. Greyson Miller was last seen at his residence in the phase six trailer court area, in Gra...

The Peace River and Weberville Fire Departments responded to a residential fire early this morning, (Tuesday, May 14) with support from other fire crews.Both Peace River and Weberville crews responded to the north end of town at 1 a.m. to find three homes impacted by the blaze. A mutual aid request was also sent out to...

The City of Grande Prairie announced transit stops 808, 836 and 838 will be temporarily closed, while construction is being done. The City said in the release, that temporary stops will be available, "to ensure minimal disruption to your travel plans."Anyone wanting to stay up-to-date on the construction, or ...

Men at risk of developing prostate cancer will have access to a free PSA blood test this week.The Prostate Cancer Centre's Man Van will be attending the Peace Region Energy Show to perform tests on men between the ages of 50 and 70.The van is Canada's first mens health mobile clinic and operates fast and free with no a...

Grande Prairie Live Theatre is once again hosting an annual theatre event this weekend.The Alberta Provincial Adult One Act Play Festival of Champions, presented by the Alberta Drama Festival Association, will be taking place at KMSC Theatre.The event will feature various plays from nine Regional ADFA One Act Play Fest...