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Road construction kicks off in Crystal Lake

Drivers in Crystal Lake can expect to see construction in their neck of the woods for the next little while as crews have kicked off several projects in the area.

UPDATE: Tornado watch lifted for Fox Creek

A Tornado watch has been issued for an area of the MD of Greenview, including close to Fox Creek.

Suspect arrested in connection to Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation homicide

The man wanted in connection to a homicide on Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation last month.

Police seize 4 kilograms of meth following Clairmont traffic stop

A traffic stop in Clairmont led Rural Grande Prairie RCMP to a significant drug seizure.

Handgun, drugs seized during Grande Prairie traffic stop

A 33-year-old Grande Prairie man is facing several charges after police allegedly seized a loaded handgun, drugs and unstamped tobacco from a vehicle in the city earlier this month.

Suspect identified in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation homicide

Brandon Munro (35), of no fixed address, is wanted for the second degree murder of Isiah Cardinal (28), a resident of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.

Two charged after alleged string of Tim Hortons break-ins

Two people are facing charges after a quartet of Tim Horton's were broken into throughout the region. Police say...

Several road closures set for Canada Day Parade

Drivers are being urged to avoid the downtown core for the majority of Canada Day as several road closures will be in place throughout the day with the annual parade set to roll through the city.

City Hall to stay open late with tax deadline set for end of month

The City of Grande Prairie is extending service hours ahead of the fast-approaching tax payment deadline at the end...

County downgrades fire restriction to advisory

The fire restriction across the entire County of Grande Prairie, as well as the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley will been downgraded to a fire advisory as of 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Police investigate homicide on Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation

Valleyview RCMP are investigating a homicide on Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Police say they responded to a call just after...

County drops evacuation alerts as Kiskatinaw River Wildfire listed as held

The evacuation alert issued for residents north of Township Road 710 to 740, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border...

Premier to join local MLAs at Grande Prairie town hall

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will be in Grande Prairie on Friday to take part in a town hall with...

City fire ban downgraded to restriction on Wednesday

Those looking to have a backyard fire in the city can do so as of Wednesday afternoon after the...

Evacuation area reduced in county, Kiskatinaw River wildfire remains classified as out of control

The County of Grande Prairie has reduced the Kiskatinaw River wildfire evacuation area, allowing those who live east of Range Road 132 to Range Road 130 between Township Road 710 and Township Road 740 to return home.

Swanavon students stir up community spirit during Lemonade Fundraiser

Ahead of Lemonade Day on Saturday, Grande 1 students at Svanavon School took to the streets for their sugary...
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Jumpstart inclusive playground set to transform Lion’s Park

A new playground that is inclusive for all will be built at Lions Park.

Council increases funding to rebate program with surge in housing construction

For the first time in a decade, the City of Grande Prairie is experiencing a surge in housing construction with $55.1 million in residential building permits recorded by the end of June. 

Road construction kicks off in Crystal Lake

Drivers in Crystal Lake can expect to see construction in their neck of the woods for the next little while as crews have kicked off several projects in the area.

UPDATE: Missing 48-year-old found safe

Police in Grande Prairie are hoping the public in tracking down a missing 48-year-old woman.

UPDATE: Tornado watch lifted for Fox Creek

A Tornado watch has been issued for an area of the MD of Greenview, including close to Fox Creek.
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