Grande Prairie News Archive

The city and county broke ground on a $16.4 million recreational centre in the Trader Ridge area on Monday. The 135,000 square foot dome structure is expected to open in September 2026. “We've heard the calls from local sporting groups, from families and residents who wanted a space where athletes could train and compete and […]

In a world where you can seemingly get just about anything delivered, a Grande Prairie entrepreneur is bringing the barber shop to people’s doorstep.  Manny Balla is the owner-operator of Urban Nomad Mobile Barbershop, a single-chair barbershop with a twist: It's located in a van.  “I’ve always wanted to cut hair, but I didn’t know […]

Saddle Hills County has committed $3.5 million towards the construction of the Maskwa Medical Center at its council meeting on Aug. 12. Maskwa’s construction, which has already begun, is expected to bring a Mayo-style clinic to the region, which will not only train physicians but also offer a 10-day turnaround treatment plan for patients. “We […]

The Bear Creek Folk Festival has returned to Grande Prairie, and here is selection of photos from each day. Updated daily. Day 1- Friday Day 2- Saturday Saturday afternoon the rain joined the festival, but by the evening everyone was back enjoying the music and dancing. Day 3 - Sunday The last day of the […]

A report released last week by the Fraser Institute says the County of Grande Prairie spent $5,413 per person in 2023, the most compared to 25 other Alberta municipalities.  County of Grande Prairiemanager Joulia Whittleton said a significant expense in 2023 was incurred due to wildfires, including the Dunes West fire and the creation of […]

The Grande Prairie Airport – whose history spans nearly 100 years - has acted as a hub connecting not only the Peace region but the north to the world. Its history is being explored on a set of wall panels just before the security gate in the main terminal.  “After World War One, a lot […]

There was dancing in the streets of Grande Prairie with the second annual Chariot Festival on Saturday.  “This chariot festival is the celebration of diversity,” said Madhavee, an organizer of the event. Chariot festivals are celebrated across the globe and have journeyed from the sacred Hindu city of Puri in India.  “This rich tradition is […]

Grasshoppers and drought are delivering a one-two punch to Peace region ag producers.  “We definitely have a large number of (grasshoppers),” said Saddle Hills County Agricultural Co-ordinator Kathrin Langlois. “We haven't started our grasshopper surveys yet, but just walking in the ditches there’s a lot for sure.” On July 8, the MD of Greenview Council […]

For the past 40 years, the doors of the Grande Prairie Shorinryu Karate Club have been open to students both young and old. But more than karate skills, determination is the real thing that club owner Joe Alfonso said students learn on the mat. “The oldest student got his black belt was in his early […]

The Heritage Day festival returned to Muskoseepi Park on Saturday.  The event included community and cultural booths, food vendors, cultural dishes, and heritage activities.  The Grande Prairie Museum was filled with visitors looking around to complete a scavenger hunt, while live blacksmithing demonstrations, rope-making, and ham radio demonstrations took place. “This event is a reflection […]