CWL hosts ninth annual Women, Wine & the Word
By Haylee Winger Women gathered at St. Joseph’s Church on September 25 for the Catholic Women’s League’s ninth annual Women, Wine & the Word evening. This year’s theme was “Belonging,” with the evening centred on connection, reflection and faith. The Catholic Archdiocese of Grouard-McLennan listed the event as running from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at…
ACFA Annual General Meeting: A Solid Record and Sights Set on the Centennial
By Sam William The Association canadienne-française de l’Alberta (ACFA) held its annual general meeting on Tuesday, September 22, at its local headquarters. Between the election of new board members, the presentation of student scholarships, and positive financial reports, the community is now preparing to celebrate a century of Francophone engagement. The energy was palpable at…
Grande Prairie rig welders push for higher rates amid rising costs
By Haylee Winger Approximately 150 welding trucks took part in a Grande Prairie stand-down on October 1, according to Fort St. John, B.C.-based rig welder Vahid Aghdasi, as rig-welding businesses pushed for higher contract rates and changes to how some of their operating costs are covered. Aghdasi helped organize the stand-down in Fort St. John…
More than a bottle depot
For more than four decades, Recycle Plus has combined recycling, employment opportunities and community support in Grande Prairie By Haylee Winger For many people, returning bottles means getting a little money back. For Recycle Plus, it means much more. Recycle Plus operates two bottle depots in Grande Prairie, Plus I and Plus II, and is…
Missing 21-year-old in Wembley
Grande Prairie Police Service is seeking assistance in locating missing 21-year-old Rylie Owen Engelbert. Rylie was last seen on Sept. 18, 2026, in Wembley. There is concern for his wellbeing. Rylie is described as: 6 foot 6 inches tall and 200 pounds Blonde hair and blue eyes Fair complexion If you have any information on…
Grande Prairie charge male for trafficking after firearms-related complaint
On August 27, 2026, at approximately 12:26 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP received a complaint reporting a male in possession of a handgun in the parking lot of the Eastlink Center. Police promptly attended the area and located the male sitting in a vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, police determined the “handgun” was a lighter resembling…
Alberta RCMP gives reminders to reduce auto-related theft this summer
This summer, the Alberta RMCP is reminding Albertans of ways to help prevent theft of, and from, vehicles during summer activities. Whether at a campsite or a trailhead, keep the following in mind when it comes to securing your vehicle: Don’t let auto-related theft ruin your summer activities. Practice auto-theft safety to help prevent becoming…
Paramedics in dispatch centers showing positive results
Emergency Health Services Alberta recently launched its paramedic-led clinical triage model, under which Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) based in Alberta Emergency Communications Centres conduct clinical assessments to support the triage and management of emergency calls. Following initial 911 call handling, ACPs are connected with lower-acuity callers to conduct a more in-depth assessment and identify appropriate…