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Residents can expect “better, higher level” of service in 2025: GPPS Chief Lakusta

2024 was a year of growth for the Grande Prairie Police Service, with experienced officers and new recruits completing their training throughout the year. 

Cold Shot busses no longer providing service between Grande Prairie, FSJ

"Skyrocketing" costs, inflation, and reduced ridership have forced Cold Shot rural busses to remove service between Grande Prairie and Fort St. John. 

Radio stations across the prairies prepare for STARS radiothon on April 1st

STARS is celebrating 40 years of service with a special fundraiser at the beginning of April to help ensure their teams can continue to save lives for many years to come. 

City of GP wins Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award after hosting first ever NAHC tournament in Alberta

Sport Tourism Canada has announced the long-awaited winner of the Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award. 

Residential snow clearing could be completed ahead of schedule as Mother Nature lends a hand

March 20th marks the last day of Week A residential clearing for the City of Grande Prairie. 

GPPS celebrates another milestone as officers operating out of RCMP detachment reaches 13

The Grande Prairie Police Service's complement of officers assigned to the local RCMP detachment has reached 13. 

Storm net-minder reflects on regular season, says teammates are ready to do “something special” during playoffs

The Grande Prairie Storm have finished up a smoking hot regular season, finishing second in the AJHL North Division heading into the postseason.

Grande Prairie pharmacist suspended for 30 months for “unprofessional conduct”

A Grande Prairie pharmacist has been suspended for 30 months after being found guilty of unprofessional conduct. 

County encourages non-profits to sign up for 2025 Roadside Cleanup

There are just two weeks left to get your applications in for the County of Grande Prairie's 2025 Roadside Cleanup Program.

New GPPS “Community Standards Unit” to address downtown social, civil disorder

The Grande Prairie Police Service has deployed its new Community Standards Unit to address "social and civil disorder" in the city, particularly in the downtown core. 

Grande Prairie RCMP welcome new Superintendent to support transition to GPPS

McLeod boasts a quarter-century of policing experience in British Columbia, spending a good chunk of his time working in the plain clothes, drug enforcement, and major crimes sectors. 

City of GP implements seasonal weight restrictions on all gravel roads

The City of Grande Prairie is joining the county in implementing seasonal weight restrictions on gravel roads. 

Three Grande Prairie Storm skaters, Head Coach among finalists for AJHL League Awards

The Alberta Junior Hockey League has announced the finalists for this season's League Awards. 

Veterans Memorial Gardens honours women in war with newest installation

The City of Grande Prairie unveiled a new memorial on March 7th in the Veterans Memorial Gardens and Interpretive Centre to recognize the strength and sacrifice of women in war. 

NWP part of “historic” five post-secondary institution MoU signing to make northern education more accessible

Five post-secondary institutions are now "more connected than ever" after inking a historic Memorandum of Understanding in Fort McMurray on March 14th. 

County recognizes nearly 60 Fire Service and Enforcement members

The County of Grande Prairie recognized the achievements of the Regional Fire Service and Enforcement members during the 2024 graduation and service award ceremony. 
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Canadians headed to the polls April 28

Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Governor General this morning to officially dissolve parliament and launch a brief, 37-day campaign.

Residents can expect “better, higher level” of service in 2025: GPPS Chief Lakusta

2024 was a year of growth for the Grande Prairie Police Service, with experienced officers and new recruits completing their training throughout the year. 

Grande Prairie economic region continues to report lowest unemployment rate in the province

The economic region which includes Grande Prairie continued to report the lowest unemployment rate in Alberta in February.

Peace River gearing up for end of month hockey action during U18C Provincial Championships

The Peace River U18 Stamps are hosting the U18C Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships at the end of the month. 

Cold Shot busses no longer providing service between Grande Prairie, FSJ

"Skyrocketing" costs, inflation, and reduced ridership have forced Cold Shot rural busses to remove service between Grande Prairie and Fort St. John. 
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