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Proverbs 21:21

On Aug. 11, 2025, just after 8 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP received a call concerning a man, claiming to have a firearm on him, walking in the area of 104 avenue and 110 street, in Grande Prairie. Grande Prairie RCMP, assisted by Alberta RCMP Police Dog Services, responded, located and subsequently arrested the suspect. A search of the suspect incidental to arrest revealed an imitation firearm.

After several similar incidents in the preceding months, the Fort St John RCMP is asking members of the public to familiarize themselves with a new scam targeting employees in the area.

On July 31, 2025, an employee of a store in Fort St John, BC, was targeted by a fraudster purporting to be their boss. The fraudster convinced the employee to deposit $900 into a Bitcoin ATM to pay for the delivery of a package for the business and they complied.

The City of Grande Prairie is helping residents and visitors get to one of the region’s biggest music events by offering free evening transit after 6 p.m. and extending its regular fixed-route service hours for the Bear Creek Folk Festival.

The City is proud to contribute through sponsorship funding and enhanced transit service, as the festival welcomes thousands of visitors to experience the vibrant spirit and hospitality of Grande Prairie, while generating over a million dollars in impact to our local economy.

After the great success of Coffee with a Cop in April, the Fort St John RCMP invites you to participate in the second Coffee with a Cop session of 2025.

The Fort St John RCMP, in partnership with Canadian Grind, located at 9315 100th Avenue, Fort St John invite the public to come have a cuppa and great conversation on Friday, August 22, from 9am to 11am.

On Aug. 9, 2025, at approximately 07:41 AM, Grande Prairie Rural RCMP received a call regarding a male slumped over the wheel in a vehicle in the middle of the road. Police attended and observed a male driver, who was later arrested, heavily asleep in the vehicle, with drug paraphernalia in plain view.

A search of the vehicle incidental to arrest resulted in the seizure of:

Maxim Storage Inc !

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

The campground report is sponsored by Happy Trails Campground and Cabins.  

North of Grande Prairie  

Happy Trails Campground and Cabins (https://htcampground.com)  

August 13 – 49 sites 

 
Moonshine Lake Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  

August 13 – 89 sites 

Dunvegan Provincial Park (shop.albertaparks.ca)  

August 13 – 50 sites 

The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has a new chair, elected into the position earlier this year. Scott Hepworth, who farms near Assiniboia with his farmer, moved into the role after the previous chair stepped away from the position.

Having previously been the vice chair at the GGC and currently a director with Sask Wheat, Hepworth is confident they'll be able to meet some of the goals he wants to solve.

Fans at a Jonas Brothers concert in New Jersey earlier this week got an unforgettable surprise when Christian rock band Switchfoot joined the pop trio on stage for a live performance of their hit "Meant To Live."

The moment was more than just a special guest appearance; it was a full-circle celebration of musical inspiration that spans nearly two decades.