Reach

The City is seeking an exceptional woman to deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Women of Influence Awards luncheon. 

Proposals are being accepted now until November 29, 2024, for women who embody the spirit of the awards and can inspire the audience through personal experiences and insights.

The County of Grande Prairie is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Farm Family of the Year. This annual award recognizes a local family that exemplifies excellence in agriculture and demonstrates a strong commitment to their community.

The Farm Family of the Year award, a proud tradition in the County since 1969, celebrates agriculture's important role in our region's heritage and economy. 

The 2025 Farm Family will be recognized at the annual Farm Family Banquet during the Peace Country Classic Agri-Show, held at Evergreen Park on Friday, March 7, 2025.

The County of Grande Prairie would like to inform residents of Hythe that a valve replacement project is currently in progress. The work is initially being carried out in the area North and South along 106 Street, and 101 Avenue.

As part of this project, the next planned water outage will take place on October 31 and is expected to be off from approximately 9am to 4pm. Further updates for future ongoing outages will be provided as soon as they become available.

Please be advised that only properties connected to the Hythe Waterworks system will be affected. 

Peace River RCMP and local fire services responded to a large structure fire this afternoon.

They are asking the public to avoid the North End area of Peace River, specifically the area of 77th Avenue to allow the free flow of emergency vehicles.

An update will follow as more information becomes available.

Peace River RCMP is advising that a reception center for evacuees is being set up at the Baytex Energy Centre.

Information provided by the Peace River RCMP

Canadian Music Artist Morrissa Nicole just released a new single called “Ready to Receive.” 

The song captures the essence of seeking more from God with an open heart. All people worshipping together for one purpose, and that is to give God the glory!  

There is a new partnership delivering the Soy Quality Program to Canadian producers.  

Nathan Gerelus is the manager of National Affairs at the Canadian Grain Commission, based in Winnipeg, and he says, 

“We are excited to have recently partnered with Soy Canada to deliver the Soy Quality Program, and that will start with this year's 2024 harvest.” 

École Catholique Louis Riel!

They enjoyed hot coffee and treats from McDonald's! 

Enter your business and you and your co-workers could win coffee and a variety of muffins, lil donuts, cookies, egg McMuffins and breakfast burritos from McDonald's!

We'll draw a winner every week and will personally deliver McDonald's coffee and treats to the winning business.

Enter Here

Update: 

Grande Prairie RCMP is advising that the intersection of 116 Street and 100 Avenue has been re-opened. 

The Grande Prairie RCMP would like to thank everyone for their co-operation and their appreciation to the assisting responding agencies for their assistance to re-open the roadway in a timely fashion.

Grande Prairie RCMP is currently on scene at a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of 116 Street and 100 Avenue. Traffic cannot proceed through the area at this time.

The Manitoba Beef and Forage Conference is set to take place Wednesday at the William Glesby Centre in Portage La Prairie, where a full range of Agri business booths will be on hand for producers across the prairies to explore. 

The conference is a popular event to hear from local producers and industry experts across the region discussing the application of research on the farm.  Forage and livestock specialist Shawn Cabak is one of the speakers and notes the venue will be full of agribusiness booths for producers to visit. 

The City of Grande Prairie is advising residents of a recent coyote sighting in Muskoseepi Park, reported to Alberta Fish and Wildlife.

Dog owners are reminded that park bylaws require dogs to be leashed to ensure the safety of both pets and their owners.

For tips on how to handle coyote encounters and prevent confrontations, please visit the Government of Alberta’s website.