Fort Vermillion RCMP has provided an update on the shelter-in-place that went into effect on Monday, May 6. Mounties say around 3:20 p.m. they received a report of shots fired near a home outside of the hamlet, where a man was shot. Police say he has non-life-threatening wounds. Officers then were informed the suspect ...

Dawson Creek RCMP say a search for a wanted man will continue after weapons and other items were seized from an industrial lot on Monday (May 6). Mounties say they got a report that a wanted man was spotted near the industrial property on 115 Street. The man had left by the time police arrived. A search of that propert...

A county-wide fire ban has been issued for the County of Grande Prairie.Effective as of 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, all outdoor fires are prohibited, including backyard fire pits, open pit burning, burn barrels, brush piles and fireworks.Propane appliances, such as barbecues are still permitted.The ban was issued due t...

The City of Grande Prairie is now accepting applications to join in on their Canada Day festivities. In the release, the City said this is an "unmatched opportunity to showcase your organization," as residents can either enter a float in the parade or occupy booth space in Muskoseepi Park. Applications for bo...

The wildfire hazard rating is back up to very high for the Grande Prairie Forest Area.It had been at moderate a week ago after some rain, but wildfire watchers say the warm, windy weather has pushed the rating back up.A fire restriction remains in place, meaning that existing fire permits are restricted, suspended or c...

Holy Family Catholic Regional Division is welcoming the return a former principal at Rosary School, as she returns to her old role.Laurie Goyetche served as principal at Rosary School from 2018 to 2022 after previously serving as Vice Principal from 2014 to 2018.In 2022 Goyetche transferred to Good Shepherd in Peace Ri...

Grande Prairie RCMP's Special Investigative Unit say a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant from Grande Prairie on child pornography charges has been arrested while trying to flee the country.Local Mounties say three units from the Chilliwack RCMP detachment worked to track him down in Chilliwack. Ronald Duivenvoorde, 6...

Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools says a new trustee has been found to represent Ward 3, which takes in Fairview and area.Jessica Richard has been elected by acclimation after being the only person to submit papers over the five business days nominations were open.Richard will be sworn in August 26. She wi...

A new playground is being installed at Wembley Elementary School this week.The playground is replacing a 40-year-old structure after several years of fundraising by the Wembley Community Society.Approximately $148,000 was funded by the society with donations from the County of Grande Prairie and Strathcona Resources Lt...

The MD of Fairview announced two temporary road closures going into effect over two days.The first will take place today, (Tuesday, May 8) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Range Road 44 north of Township Road 822. Range Road 20 between Township Road 822 and Highway 2 will then temporary close on Wednesday, May 8 from 8 a.m. to...