In March, High Level RCMP's General Investigation section executed a search warrant at a business in Eleske. As a result of the warrant, 704 unstamped tobacco boxes were seized by Mounties, containing 200 cigarettes each; adding up to a total of 140,800 illegal cigarettes. Photo Courtesy High Level RCMP Now, an Eleske ...

County of Grande Prairie facility flags are being flown at half mast, to honour former county Councillor Ross Sutherland, who recently passed away. Sutherland served on county council for eleven years, from 2010 to 2021, including a seven-year stint as Deputy Reeve from 2012 to 2019.In a post on social media, the Count...

The City of Grande Prairie has started the municipal census today (Wednesday, May 1) to make sure the population count is accurate.The count is being done on the basis of calculations per capita for provincial and federal grants.Mayor Jackie Clayton encourages everyone to take part in the census. "Participation in...

GPFASome cool, wet weather means the wildfire hazard is down to moderate in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.A fire restriction remains in place. No new fire permits are being issued and existing ones are cancelled, restricted, or suspended. Safe wood campfires are still allowed.There have been 24 fires since January 1 t...

Peace Wapiti Public School Division has announced the first recipients of its new Teacher Bursary.The program was created to assist individuals within the division to attain Bachelor of Education degrees.The program provides $3,000 per year to 8 recipients to cover the costs directly associated with the Teacher Educati...

The hours of service for the Grimshaw and District Community Health Centre emergency department have been changed by AHS, due to a lack of registered nursing staff. Now, the ED will remain open for registration between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. before closing overnight, so the remaining staff have enough time to tend to all pa...

UPDATE: Peace Regional RCMP say that Chanelle Nezcroche has been located safe. RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance.Peace Regional RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old Chanelle Marie Nezcroche, a resident of Cadotte Lake.Chanelle left a residence in Cadotte Lake sometim...

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department will be without an on-site physician for several days this week. Due to an inability to secure physician coverage, there will be no on-site physician from 7:00 a.m. Thursday, May 2 to 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7. The ED was expected to be closed Wednesday, May 1, but physic...

Grande Prairie Public School Division has announced their Zone 1 nominee for the 2024 Alberta School Boards Association's Edwin Parr Teacher Award for outstanding first-year teachers.Riverstone Public School grade 5/6 teacher Rayanne Beby is GPPSD's nominee this year for her commitment to leadership, inclusivity, and s...

Northwestern Polytechnic will be rolling out two new online certificates for Educational Assistants for the 2024/2025 school year. An Educational Assistant certificate specializing in Literacy Supports will be offered at NWP in the fall, while an EA certificate for Inclusion Supports will be rolled out in the winter 20...

The downtown core will be able to utilize a new innovative program this summer to expand business opportunities and expand options for residents and visitors to Grande Prairie. The City is launching a Sidewalk Patio Program to transform downtown's landscape, and make it more vibrant, inviting and create more social spa...

Today (Tuesday, April 30) is the deadline for potential host farms to register for this year's edition of Alberta Open Farm Days.CEO Tim Carson says more than farms can take part."There's many ways that organizations can get involved like an agricultural society.""We've had ag. societies do farmer's mark...

The city's annual GP Grows: Dig It event is set to return to the Grande Prairie Activity & Reception Centre on May 11. Thanks to positive community feedback from the prior events, residents are once again invited to pick up free potato and onion seeds, along with some triple mix soil. Taking place from noon to 4 p....

UPDATE on Tuesday April 30, 2024 - Grande Prairie RCMP are happy to report Dillen Jacobi has been located safe. The RCMP thank the media and the public for their assistance. ---------------------------------------------Grande Prairie RCMP is looking for a missing 26-year-old man from Fort McMurray.Dillen Jacobi was las...

A gala event happening in mid-May will showcase artwork created by Grande Prairie residents with disabilities or experiencing homelessness.The Art Unity Collective is a pilot project from Centerpoint Facilitation Inc. displaying artwork in various downtown businesses to raise awareness of artistic talents within our co...

Two additional air tankers and two-night vision-equipped helicopters are being added to the province's list of equipment to be prepared for wildfire season 2024. These pieces of equipment are contracted out. Alberta now has three-night vision helicopters on hand.As wildfire behaviour is usually subdued at nighttime wit...

Business owners in the County of Grande Prairie are encouraged to participate in a survey to help establish business priorities.The County has launched the sixth Business Retention & Expansion survey to better understand the future plans and needs of local businesses and how business owners view the community. The ...

UPDATE at 6:45 a.m. April 29 - RCMP advised that the police operation on 106 Avenue and 108 Street in Fairview is over and officers have cleared from the residence.----------------------Fairview RCMP say there is a heavy police presence in the area of 108 Street and 106 Avenue.Mounties say in a news release sent out ju...

Fort Vermilion RCMP say a 22 year old man is facing charges after a woman was held against her will inside a home in John D'Or Prairie by a man with a firearm.Mounties say the report came in just after 6 a.m.The report led to a shelter in place order for the community.The suspect was later arrested. A search of the hom...

The City of Grande Prairie is reminding residents to properly secure their belongings while making use of city facilities.The city is offering some tips to protect your possessions while visiting locations like the Eastlink Centre, Design Works Centre, Activity & Reception Centre and the Aquatera Outdoor Pool.Peopl...

Slave Lake RCMP are looking for a missing 16-year-old.Daisy Gray was last seen in the early hours of Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Slave Lake. Mounties say she may be heading to the Edmonton area. Police add they are concerned for her well being. Daisy is described as:Female Fair complexion Pink Hair Brown eyes Approxim...

Correction: RCMP have sent another news release saying this happened at a recreation centre in Valleyview, not a school. Mounties are apologizing for the error. Valleyview RCMP say charges are pending against a youth after a nude video of another youth was shared on social media.Police say the video was taken without t...

After seven years of planning and preparation, construction on a new facility called the Maskwa Medical Centre is expected to start sometime in 2024. It will be built on vacant land by the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, across from the parkade.The three story building will include medical training for new doctors, a...

The training of family physicians in Grande Prairie is expected to start in the fall of 2025.Officials from Northwestern Polytechnic and the University of Alberta signed a memorandum of understanding Friday afternoon at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. The province announced on April 3 that the two schools would w...

City of Grande Prairie work crews will begin working to replace the culvert crossing on Lakeland Drive next week.The crossing between 95 Street and 123 Avenue near the Crystal Lake dog park is being replaced with a new concrete design to enhance safety and reliability and to install new manholes as well as surface repa...

The MD of Peace says that today (Friday, April 26) firefighters will be checking each property affected by the Shaftesbury Trail Fire.Fire crews will be inspecting a 100-foot radius around all properties to keep residents in the area safe and to check for hot spots and flare ups. The municipality reminds people to repo...

The City of Grande Prairie is inviting residents to share their thoughts on the Lawn Bowling Facility located in Muskoseepi Park.An online survey has been launched to explore any improvements and upgrades the community may want to see done. There is money included in the 2024 capital budget.The city aims to replace the...

The provincial government says 72 students benefitted form more money being added to the Northern Alberta Development Bursary program in 2023-24.The province put in an extra $572,000.This money is intended to help students who will work and live in northern Alberta after they graduate.Total spending was $2.48 million a...