Tag: transportation

County advising of bridge repairs, detours expected

Construction Ethan Montague -
The County is advising residents of another bridge repair project, this time on Township Road 744 between Range Road 90 and 91. 

County Connector now rolling

News Erica Fisher -
There's a new way for people to get between Grande Prairie, Clairmont, and Sexsmith. The County Connector is now...

PWPSD transportation deficit reaches $5M after 14 years

News Erica Fisher -
Peace Wapiti Public School Division will run a more than $800,000 transportation deficit this year. It says busing students...

Coldshot Courier moves into former Greyhound depot

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie residents can still board a bus to Edmonton from the former Greyhound location. Greyhound officially pulled out...

Northern Express adds Edmonton to GP bus route

News Erica Fisher -
There's a new connection for travellers looking to get from Grande Prairie to Edmonton. Northern Express Bus Line has...

McCuaig-Boyd hoping for national response to Greyhound departure

News Erica Fisher -
Marg McCuaig-Boyd has joined the call for a national response to Greyhound's western Canada pullout. The Dunvegan - Central...

Mandatory trucker training gets thumbs up from GPRC Continuing Education

News Erica Fisher -
Making a training program for truck drivers mandatory in Alberta is expected to make roads safer for all drivers....

End of Greyhound service leaves rural residents stranded

News Erica Fisher -
Greyhound's decision to cancel all passenger bus and freight services in Alberta will likely have a major impact on...

Regional bus service gets provincial funding

News Erica Fisher -
A regional transit service could be up and running this fall. The provincial government has given the County of...

City installing rapid flashing beacons at crosswalks

News Erica Fisher -
Rapid flashing beacons are being installed at more locations in Grande Prairie. This construction season will see them added...

County working to keep seniors on the move

News Tricia Kindleman -
Ensuring reliable transportation for those that need it is a priority for County of Grande Prairie council. A number...

Parking ban lifted, road ban coming

News Erica Fisher -
The parking ban on all permanent snow routes in Grande Prairie will be lifted at 5 p.m. Friday afternoon....

City gearing up for pothole season

News Erica Fisher -
With warm weather around the corner, pothole season is upon Grande Prairie. Transportation Services Manager Robert Carroll expects next...

Grande Prairie region looking at rural bus routes

News Erica Fisher -
Municipalities in the Grande Prairie region are looking to take advantage of a pilot project included in the 2018...

Highway 40 region’s second most dangerous highway

News Erica Fisher -
The stretch of Highway 40 from Grande Prairie to the Canfor road is the second most dangerous in northwestern...

Dunvegan bridge down to one lane for repair work

News Erica Fisher -
The Highway 2 bridge near Dunvegan is down to one lane. The province explains that while doing regular maintenance...
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Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community
The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

Community
Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.
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