Members of the Peace Regional RCMP assisted in the evacuation of 174 inmates from the Peace Regional Correctional Centre, and dozens of residents during a wildfire near Shaftsbury Trail and Bricks Hill on April 23rd. According to police, officers immediately deployed and attended all homes directly affected by evacuation efforts. Additionally,...

Northwestern Polytechnic has announced the launch of another program in the school's continued efforts to localize post-secondary education and retain job seekers in Grande Prairie. The latest offering is an Agriculture Operations diploma which NWP President Dr. Vannessa Sheane says will build on the school's strong presence in local rural...

Fire crews are responding to an out-of-control wildfire in the Peace River region between the town of Peace River and Grimshaw. According to Alberta Wildfire, the blaze is located approximately 20 kilometres southwest of the Town of Peace River and around seven kilometres southeast of Grimshaw heading towards the river. Officials...

The Canadian Olympic Committee's talent search organization- RBC Training Ground will be returning to Grande Prairie for the first time since 2017. Numerous scouts from 11 different Olympic sports will be at the Eastlink Centre to find new talent for Team Canada. The training ground is free and open for...

City of Grande Prairie assessors will begin canvassing neighbourhoods the week of May 13th to update tax assessment records and perform exterior property inspections to ensure "accurate data." Grande Prairie Assessment and Taxation Director, Scott Smith says the neighbourhood canvassing is an "essential part" of maintaining the accuracy of city...

Valleyview RCMP responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus on Highway 43, before 9:00 a.m. on April 22nd. According to police, EMS treated several victims upon arrival at the scene near Williamson Park Road. Two adults and five children were taken to the hospital with "various"...