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Earth Day festivities planned across Grande Prairie region

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

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

GP stormin’ into second round after Lloydminster sweep

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

Grande Prairie's "hidden gem" for campers will soon be run entirely by the county after a recreation lease transfer. 

Pinnacle Ridge residents asked for feedback on water feature levy

Pinnacle Ridge residents will have the chance to provide some feedback to the city regarding the neighbourhood's water feature levy. 

“JustServe” online volunteer platform looks to fill the gap after GP-RAVO shuttering

Given the closure of the Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations, a new online platform is looking to fill the gap for the city's volunteer community. 

County of GP encouraging FireSmart practices as fire danger remains “low” in Forest Area

Grande Prairie's fire season has had a quiet start, and the County is encouraging residents to keep it that way. 

City, County of GP to provide letters of support, backing AFPA’s efforts to push against American tariffs

Grande Prairie City Council has directed Mayor Jackie Clayton to write a letter of support indicating the city's desire to back the Alberta Forest Products Association in its efforts to push against American tariffs on Canadian lumber. 

Keep the winters on: Environment Canada issues special weather statement for GP area, heavy, wet snow expected

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for several communities in the Grande Prairie area. 

City continues advocacy to take the shock out of electricity distribution costs

Grande Prairie City Council will continue advocating for "more equitable" electricity distribution in 2025. 

Best finish in over a decade lands rookie Storm Head Coach AJHL Coach of the Year

In his very first year of Head Coaching, the Grande Prairie Storm's Chris Schmidt can hold his head high after winning this season's AJHL Coach of the Year award. 

Tiny Hands of Hope invites local moms to attend Bereaved Mother’s Day Brunch

Tiny Hands of Hope is inviting mothers to attend their 2nd Annual Bereaved Mother's Day Brunch to celebrate moms and cherish their children's memories. 

County, City of Grande Prairie’s weight limits on gravel roads now in place 24/7

The County of Grande Prairie's road ban, reducing all gravel roads to 75 per cent axle weight has been updated to be in place for 24 hours a day, instead of the previous 12-hour ban. 

MLAs Dyck and Wiebe among three newly-named parliamentary secretaries

A pair of Peace Country MLAs will have a bit more on their plate in 2025. 

Regional Fire Service responds to motel fire in Clairmont

Members of the County Regional Fire Service responded to reports of a structure fire at the Motel 6 in Clairmont over the weekend. 

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. 
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Earth Day festivities planned across Grande Prairie region

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

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

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

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

Grande Prairie's "hidden gem" for campers will soon be run entirely by the county after a recreation lease transfer. 
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