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Professional Bull Riding returns to Grande Prairie for Peace Country Invitational

Community Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie is set to host its sixth Professional Bull Riders Canada's Elite Cup Series event during the PBR Peace Country Invitational at Bonnetts Energy Centre on September 27th. 

Traditional powwow aligning with Western Chucks

News Erica Fisher -
Rodeo and Indigenous culture are coming together this summer. The 2nd annual Grande Prairie Traditional Powwow will be held...

First female driver makes WCA debut at Stompede

News Erica Fisher -
The 2017 Grande Prairie Stompede got underway Wednesday at Evergreen Park, and for the first time, there's a female...

History of chuckwagons to be on display in Grande Prairie

News Justine Kelsie -
A new exhibit honouring the history of chuckwagons will open this weekend at the Heritage Discovery Centre. Located in...

Grande Prairie woman vying for title of Miss Rodeo Canada

News Justine Kelsie -
A Grande Prairie woman will be competing for the next Miss Rodeo Canada crown this November. After receiving the...

Plans already underway for 40th Grande Prairie Stompede

News Erica Fisher -
Rain has almost come to be expected during Stompede week in Grande Prairie, but it doesn't seem to keep...

Dorchester pulls ahead to lead Stompede chuckwagons

News Erica Fisher -
Thanks to a run of 1:15:73 Thursday night, Westerose's Troy Dorchester has taken the lead to start the World...

39th annual Stompede kicks off in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
The Grande Prairie Stompede is officially underway. The 39th annual event kicked off with a Bust Out barbecue Tuesday,...

Drugs seized at Grimshaw Rodeo

News Erica Fisher -
A man was arrested with a significant amount of drugs outside the Grimshaw Rodeo this weekend. Peace Regional RCMP...

Parade tonight kicks off 2015 Stompede

News Jenny Oatway -
The 38th Annual Grande Prairie Stompede will get into full swing tomorrow after the Showdown Parade gets things started...

Local rodeo queen looking at national crown

News Erica Fisher -
Brittany Meen won the Miss Grande Prairie Stompede crown in 2013, and now has her sights on the national...

Chris Spreen holds aggregate leads after two nights at Stompede

News Jeff Henson -
There is a new leader among the WPCA chucks after two nights of racing at Stompede. 1999 Stompede champ Troy...

Jason Glass on top after night one of Stompede chuckwagons

News Jeff Henson -
Former world champ Jason Glass had the best time on night one of WPCA Chuckwagon racing at Stompede. Glass put...

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Enjoy the water but be safe: Water safety tips from GP Technical Search and Rescue

Provincial
As the weather heats up and people look to cool down in the different bodies of water around Alberta, Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue is reminding everyone to keep safety in mind. 

All evacuation orders lifted in County of Grande Prairie

Fire
The County of Grande Prairie has lifted all evacuation orders that were in place because of the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. 

St. John Paul II graduate receives prestigious scholarship

Education
A Grande Prairie high school graduate is the recipient of a $100,000 scholarship for the next step in his education at the University of Calgary.

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

Fire
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

Community
Ahead of Lemonade Day on Saturday, Grande 1 students...
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