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Grande Prairie RCMP search for suspects after tire slashing spree

Police in Grande Prairie are asking the public to help them track down those involved in a string of alleged tire slashings near the downtown core.

County crews to resume snow clearing Friday

Snow clearing in the County of Grande Prairie is set to resume Friday, with temporary parking restrictions going into place for the communities of Wedgewood, Taylor Estates and Maple Ridge.

Grande Prairie RCMP searching for missing 45-year-old man

The Grande Prairie RCMP is asking for the public's help in tracking down a missing 45-year-old man. Authorities say...

Welcoming Week set to kick off next week across Grande Prairie

Residents from across the City of Grande Prairie are invited to take part in Welcoming Week events across the...

TSB investigating fatal crash at Peace River airport

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after a crash at the Peace River Airport on Tuesday claimed...

Lightning strikes for High Prairie jackpot winner

A High Prairie woman says she stopped dead in her tracks after realizing she was about to become $600,000...

Fairview Health Complex ED closed for 24 hours starting Tuesday

The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily closed for 24 hours due to the inability to secure...

Bylaw to spotlight school zone safety as students return to class Tuesday

Enforcement Services in Grande Prairie will be keeping a close eye on drivers sticking to the speed limit as...

55-year-old Grande Prairie man facing arson charges following Friday fire

A Grande Prairie man is facing arson charges after an alleged break in and subsequent fire in a hanger...

Free facility use part of city celebration for Alberta Day this weekend

Several city facilities will be free to use for one day this weekend. The City of Grande Prairie announced...

Grande Prairie Police Service partners with Lethbridge Polytechnic

A new partnership between Lethbridge Polytechnic and the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) will ensure newly hired officers have...

Fire restriction lifted across County of Grande Prairie

A fire restriction in place has been lifted across the entire County of Grande Prairie. In place since July...

UPDATE: Crews continue to battle Saddle Hills wildfires, emergency alerts cancelled

At least one of the three wildfires burning in northwest Saddle Hills County is listed as out of control...

Multiple firearms, Alberta Sherriff uniform shirt stolen from Grande Prairie home

The Grande Prairie RCMP is investigating reports of multiple weapons, a laptop and a short sleeve Alberta Sherriff Uniform...

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Province invests $450K in Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program, County encourages student applications

The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging soon-to-be and current students to read up on the thousands of dollars in Northern Alberta bursaries available to those living in the north. 

RCMP attempts to freeze out wintertime vehicle theft during Operation Cold Start

The Alberta RCMP has once again launched "Operation Cold Start" to raise awareness regarding theft of idling vehicles during the cold season. 

PWPSD students and families encouraged to celebrate the joy of reading during Family Literacy Day

Students throughout the Peace Wapiti School Divison will celebrate Family Literacy Day throughout the end of the month with activities, spirit days, and more. 

Mercer Peace River, Woodland Cree extend Peace River Logging co-ownership agreement securing upwards of 80 local jobs

Mercer Peace River Pulp and Woodland Cree First Nation will continue their co-ownership of Peace River Logging after signing a "historic agreement" extending their relationship. 

Police seize more than 200 grams of suspected drugs during proactive patrols in Grande Prairie

The Grande Prairie RCMP has laid charges on one during a proactive patrol in the area of 101st Street on January 20th. 
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