Grande Prairie News Archive

The executive director of Odyssey House is lauding a pilot project that addresses family violence.  Mikaela Benson said the launch of the Family Violence Court Liaison program by the province aligns strongly with local priorities.  “The program aligns with what we know is necessary in northern, rural communities: Collaboration to reduce the burden on individuals […]

The Recall Nolan Dyck petition lead is raising concerns this week about access to public-facing space in city owned facilities.  Casey Klein, the applicant for the petition approved by Elections Alberta, says she has concerns about local governance after multiple requests to rent public-facing space were “denied, delayed, or left undocumented.” On Nov. 15, 2025 […]

More than $3 million has been approved in grants for local community groups and organizations in the County of Grande Prairie 2026 interim budget. Approximately $1,940,377 of the total will be allocated to Community Assistance Grants, with $1,092,416 awarded to Capital Community Projects. “Our communities thrive because of the dedication and hard work of local […]

January  Rising Above, a faith-based addictions treatment centre, broke ground at its Park Campus in Grande Prairie on Jan. 6, marking the beginning of construction of a $5 million four-story building that will expand its programming as well as its capacity – from 51 beds to 70. The province required the County of Grande Prairie […]

As we gather with loved ones, this season gives us a chance to reflect on the year we have shared together and the many ways our community continues to grow, support one another, and move forward. In 2025, Grande Prairie was shaped by the voices, ideas, and aspirations of our residents. Every major step we […]

Despite suffering a heartbreaker against the Peace Wapiti Academy (PWA), the Beaverlodge 3A Senior Boys Volleyball team took home the bronze during provincials last month. Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS) Athletic Director Myles Edgar said it was a close game, with PWA winning 15-13 in the third set, the closest match for the team. “Our […]

First-year students in the Veterinary Technology program at Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) Fairview campus got an eleventh-hour reprieve in time for Christmas.  “With the benefit of time and further discussion with local partners” NWP has developed another option for its first-year vet tech students who, like the rest of the campus and faculty, were shocked to […]

The County of Grande Prairie has tagged $7.9 million toward regional municipal collaboration in the 2026 interim budget approved last week.  The county has set down its financial commitments to the City of Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley via the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) set to be renewed Jan. 1, 2026. ICFs are required […]

If you’re looking for a service to attend near you this holiday season, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here is a list of South Peace churches offering services this Christmas season. Dec. 21 Hythe Alliance Community Fellowship Church10:30 a.m.A good old-fashioned Christmas hymn sing. Beaverlodge Blue Christmas Service7 p.m.Nondenominational service at Beaverlodge […]

Dignitaries from the MD of Greenview, as well as the county and city of Grande Prairie joined Minister of Transportation Devin Dreeshen, Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Ron Wiebe and Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck last Saturday to mark the completion of the Hwy. 40 twinning project south of Grande Prairie.  “Hwy. 40 is a vital economic corridor […]