Grande Prairie Police Service seeking public assistance following armed robbery
Grande Prairie Police Service release The Grande Prairie Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects and locating a stolen vehicle linked to an armed robbery in Grande Prairie. At approximately 8 p.m. on November 3, 2026, two masked male suspects entered a business located at 100 Street and 110 Avenue and robbed…
Grande Prairie Police Service welcomes first Police Canine Team
The Grande Prairie Police Service is proud to announce that Police Canine Dante and his handler, Constable Shane Weinmeyer, are now operational after successfully completing their certification and training, becoming GPPS’ first police canine team.
October was a busy month at École Nouvelle Frontière
Here are a few highlights from October at the Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest’s Francophone school in Grande Prairie. From October 2 to 4, Grade 10 students in the Leadership 15 course completed their first weekend workshop at Camp Tamarack. This immersive experience, run by Francophonie jeunesse de l’Alberta, the province’s Francophone youth organization, helped students…
After-school snack program now underway in Grande Prairie
By Haylee Dianne The Grande Prairie & District Education Foundation is providing after-school snack packs to school-age children experiencing food insecurity. The program provides participating children with a week’s supply of nutritious snacks at no cost to their families. The Foundation recently moved into a kitchen at 113-9505 68 Avenue in Grande Prairie after losing…
Keeping creativity alive at the Centre for Creative Arts
By Teresa Wouters Grande Prairie’s Centre for Creative Arts (CFCA) is generating new life into the art world with its new director, Marco Keller. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Marco moved to Grande Prairie sixteen years ago. As the newest director since July 12th, Marco has brought diverse business experience. With part of his…
Statement from the Alberta RCMP on the transition of policing in Grande Prairie
Today marks a significant moment for the RCMP as we close an important chapter in Grande Prairie, with the Grande Prairie Police Service officially assuming responsibility as the community’s police of jurisdiction. As we mark this transition, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the RCMP members, municipal employees and community partners whose dedication…
GPPS welcomes 15 officers ahead of municipal policing transition
By Haylee WingerThe Grande Prairie Police Service has welcomed 15 new officers as it prepares to take over municipal policing in the city on October 21. The group consists of 10 recruits and five experienced officers who have served with police services elsewhere in Canada. All 15 were recognized during a ceremony at Bonnetts Energy…
Grande Prairie winter clothing drive helps families prepare for cold weather
By Sam William In a warm and reassuring atmosphere, a major winter clothing distribution event was held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the headquarters of the Grande Prairie and Area Family Resource Network. Organized as part of the community warm clothing drive, the initiative drew numerous families looking to gear up for the cold…
Grande Prairie Live Theatre brings gothic comedy to the stage this month
By Valerie Winger Grande Prairie Live Theatre is in rehearsals for The Mystery of Irma Vep – A Penny Dreadful, which opens Oct. 22 and runs until Nov. 7. “Things are getting a little batty in rehearsal… and that’s before the murders!” the theatre says. The theatre describes the show as one where the costumes…
Talk To Me Society raises awareness of mental health support for first responders
By Valerie Winger For Belinda Sieker and her daughters, the work of supporting first responders through mental health challenges is deeply personal. Eight years ago, they lost a son and brother, Dustin, to suicide. The loss inspired Belinda to push for greater awareness and better access to mental health support for those who dedicate their…
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