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Grande Prairie area job seekers encouraged to attend free job fair

Business Ethan Montague - Oct. 24, 2024

Grande Prairie job seekers are invited to participate in WORK NW Alberta and the County of Grande Prairie's Business Support Network's job fair on October 29th.

Horse owned by Beaverlodge couple wins big in California

News Emma Mason - Apr. 10, 2019

A horse owned by a Beaverlodge couple has won one of the biggest races of its career. On Sunday,...

Local family given naming rights to Peace Country Classic Agri-Show

News Emma Mason - Feb. 6, 2019

The Peace Country Classic Agri-Show now has a new name. On Tuesday, the Foster family who own Foster's Agri-World...

Horse owned by Beaverlodge couple heading to Winter Derby Final

News Emma Mason - Feb. 4, 2019

A horse owned by a Beaverlodge couple is about to participate in the biggest race of its career. Singles...

Investigation into Evergreen Park campground shooting continues

News Erica Fisher - Jan. 23, 2019

More than five months after a shooting at the Evergreen Park campground, Grande Prairie RCMP is still looking into...

County race track prepping for busy 2019 season

News Emma Mason - Dec. 26, 2018

J.D.A. Raceway in Evergreen Park is gearing up to host more horses then ever before. Officials have announced that...

PARDS, Evergreen Park looking to expand onto County land

News Erica Fisher - Dec. 19, 2018

Two local organizations are hoping to sublease some land from the County of Grande Prairie. It has approved both...

Tara Energy secures Evergreen Park centre naming rights

News Erica Fisher - Dec. 14, 2018

The main building at Evergreen Park has a new name. Tara Energy Services has bought the naming rights of...

Thirteen speakers confirmed for Growing the North 2019

News Emma Mason - Dec. 3, 2018

Economists, strategists and an Olympic medalist are all on their way to Grande Prairie. They will be three of...

Northern Spirit Light Show marks 10 years

News Erica Fisher - Nov. 14, 2018

This year will mark a decade that the Peace Draft Horse Club has put on a holiday light show...

Local wins Las Vegas slot tournament

News Erica Fisher - Oct. 14, 2018

A Grande Prairie woman is $1.3 million richer. Tanya S., whose last name is being kept private, won the...

Local man reflects on winning Canadian Derby

News Emma Mason - Aug. 30, 2018

Grande Prairie was well represented at the 89th Canadian Derby on August 25. Local horse Sky Promise has won...

JDA Raceway turning purple for pancreatic cancer awareness

News Erica Fisher - Aug. 23, 2018

Evergreen Park will go purple Sunday to wrap up the summer horse racing season. The Mr. Mike's Paint The...

Police looking for truck seen in area of Evergreen Park shooting

News Erica Fisher - Aug. 23, 2018

Grande Prairie RCMP are looking for a truck in connection with a shooting last week. A 62 year old...

Man shot at Evergreen Park campground

News Erica Fisher - Aug. 14, 2018

Grande Prairie RCMP are investigating a shooting at the campground at Evergreen Park. Police say they were called to...

Traffic signals coming to Evergreen Park turnoff

News Erica Fisher - Aug. 11, 2018

Work will start Monday to install traffic lights at the turnoff to Evergreen Park. The signals will be located...

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Earth Day festivities planned across Grande Prairie region

Community Mar. 27, 2025

Green thumbs from around the region will have the chance to celebrate their love of nature during the City and County of Grande Prairie's Earth Day festivities on April 26th.

Taxi caught speeding 41 km/h over the limit, officials ask residents to report vehicle for hire incidents

Crime Mar. 27, 2025

Grande Prairie Enforcement Services is reminding residents to report any concerns regarding vehicles for higher after a significant speeding incident involving a taxi driver.

Grande Prairie’s slushy springtime snow explained

Weather Mar. 27, 2025

Christy Climenhaga, a Meteorologist for Environment Canada explains March, especially in the Peace Country, means "weather whiplash." She says while fluctuating temperatures can be quite frustrating, it is considered normal for the region during the early spring.

GP stormin’ into second round after Lloydminster sweep

Grande Prairie Storm Mar. 27, 2025

The Grande Prairie Storm are moving on after sweeping the Lloydminster Bobcats in the first round of the AJHL playoffs.

Hommy Memorial Society pursuing recreation lease transfer for Hommy Park to County