as of 8:00 a.m.
Fire restriction now in effect for the City & County
The City and County of Grande Prairie has upgraded its fire advisory from Tuesday, May 5, to a fire restriction.As of 8:00 a.m. this morning (Saturday, May 9), a restriction was put into effect for the whole County, including Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, due to recent and forecasted warm temperatures.At this time...
May 09, 2026
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Peace Wapiti Public School Divison
New STEAMS kits announced for PWPSD schools thanks to local sponsors
Peace Wapiti Public School Division is thanking community partners for funding new educational tools for two schools.Clairmont Community School and Whispering Ridge Community School have received STEAMS kits thanks to the support of JMS Construction and Absolute HVAC Inc.STEAM Kits introduce students in Grades 1-6 to s...
May 09, 2026
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Peace Region
Court
Eight court updates, including forcible confinement, drug trafficking and human trafficking cases
Forcible confinement, shots fired, at Grande Prairie home leads to jail sentence Alberta Justice says the man charged after a woman was assaulted and held at gunpoint at a Grande Prairie home in late 2023 has been given a six-and-a-half-year jail sentence. Joshua Michael Frampton was given a sentence of 2372 days May 4...
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RCMP
Police presence at South Bear Creek park
Grande Prairie RCMP are advising the public of a heavy police presence in South Bear Creek as officers conduct an operation.RCMP understands there is an event taking place at the park today and wants to assure the public there is no danger to them.Anyone in the park is asked to give the RCMP space to complete their job...
May 09, 2026
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as of 8:00 a.m.
Fire restriction now in effect for the City & County
The City and County of Grande Prairie has upgraded its fire advisory from Tuesday, May 5, to a fire restriction.As of 8:00 a.m. this morning (Saturday, May 9), a restriction was put into effect for the whole County, including Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, due to recent and forecasted warm temperatures.At this time...
May 09, 2026
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Peace Wapiti Public School Divison
New STEAMS kits announced for PWPSD schools thanks to local sponsors
Peace Wapiti Public School Division is thanking community partners for funding new educational tools for two schools.Clairmont Community School and Whispering Ridge Community School have received STEAMS kits thanks to the support of JMS Construction and Absolute HVAC Inc.STEAM Kits introduce students in Grades 1-6 to s...
May 09, 2026
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Gardening
City of Grande Prairie kicks off gardening season with GP Grows: Dig It May 9
The City of Grande Prairie's free event to help local gardens returns Saturday, May 9.GP Grows: Dig It is an event designed to give away seed potatoes, onions, and triple-mix soil provided by KLon Services to promote home gardening.Participants are asked to bring containers up to a maximum of 20 gallons and can also en...
May 08, 2026
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Community
Grande Prairie-raised pilot set to perform at home with the Snowbirds this summer
There will be some local flavour when the Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform at the Grande Prairie Regional Airshow this summer. The Snowbirds say in a social media post that Captain Iain Muir will fly the 7 Jet, the one on the Outer Left Wing of the formation. He first joined the Snowbirds in 2025. The post says Muir w...
May 08, 2026
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Local Sports
Junior Hockey
WHL news for a couple of players from the Peace
Final starts Friday The Western Hockey League final starts tonight (Friday, May 8) in Everett, Washington. The Silvertips will host the Prince Albert Raiders. Zachary Shantz from Sucker Creek is with Everett. He has 10 points, including four goals, in 13 playoff games after recording 65 points in 66 regular-season game...
May 08, 2026
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Softball
Alberta Summer Games softball tryouts set for Saturday
Softball tryouts for the Zone 8 team for the Alberta Summer Games are set for Saturday, May 9.They will start at 11 a.m. at the Parkside Diamonds. Players must pre-register. More information and registration are available through the Softball Alberta website and social media pages.
May 08, 2026
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Community
3D Children's Charity hosting soccer and ball hockey tournaments Friday
An important fundraiser is taking place today (Friday, May 8) at the Community Knowledge Campus. The 3D Children's Charity is hosting its ball hockey and soccer tournaments. Students from all the local school districts compete to help raise money for other kids facing a serious medical challenge. The last scheduled ga...
May 08, 2026
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Agriculture
Agriculture
Alberta Open Farm Days registration closes April 30
Any places interested in being hosts for this year's edition of Alberta Open Farm Days have until April 30 to register.Last year, more than a dozen farms and organizations in the Peace acted as hosts. They were among the 120 host farms across Alberta.The 14th edition of Alberta Open Farm Days is set for August 15 and 1...
Apr 26, 2026
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Farming groups applaud private member's bill aimed at speeding up product approvals
OTTAWA - Canadian agriculture groups are applauding a Conservative private member's bill that would allow Canada to rely on scientific reviews of new products conducted in "trusted" countries to speed up approvals of the products here. Conservative MP ...
Apr 18, 2026
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Agriculture
Applications open for FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Farm Credit Canada says applications are now open for its FCC AgriSpirit Fund.Charities and non-profit groups in communities with fewer than 50,000 people can apply for grants to help with projects.There is a total of $1.5 million in the fund. Individual applicants can get between $10,000 and $25,000.The application de...
Apr 17, 2026
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Alberta
deadline is may 12
Alberta gov't encourages residents to complete federal census
The Government of Alberta is encouraging Albertans to fill out their federal census forms, which have been arriving in mailboxes over the last several days.Participation in the census will ensure Albertans get their fair share of federal funding to keep up with provincial growth, the province says."Census particip...
May 08, 2026
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RCMP
Outlaw Motorcycle Gang activity rising across the province
Alberta RCMP are sending a warning out to the public, as Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMG) activity is expected to rise this summer.Satan's Choice Motorcycle Club is reportedly growing in size and expanding into Alberta, which Mounties note could lead to conflicts with other gangs and clubs, including the Hells Angels. Sata...
May 08, 2026
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opportunity for growth
Podcast: Reason for optimism, says Scotiabank's chief economist, Jean-Francois Perreault
Listen to the full conversation with Jean-Francois Perreault, chief economist for Scotiabank, on the May 8, 2026 episode of The Everything Red Deer Podcast!--Scotiabank's chief economist believes there's reason for optimism as it relates to Canada's economic outlook.Jean-Francois Perreault, who's held several notable r...
May 08, 2026
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police responses in lloydminster, strathcona county
Red Deer RCMP issue toy gun warning as 'Senior Assassin' game spreads
Red Deer RCMP are issuing a reminder to youth and parents about the public safety risks involved with carrying around and using replica and imitation firearms.That includes, but is not limited to, water guns.Red Deer detachment did not specifically note what prompted this reminder, and did not say they've had any recen...
May 07, 2026
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Canada
In the news today: Hantavirus contacts isolate, deepfakes bill, FIFA economic impact
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... MPs amend bill criminalizing sexual deepfakes to include 'nearly nude' images A federal government bill that would criminalize sexual deepfakes will now incorporat...
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MPs amend bill criminalizing sexual deepfakes to include 'nearly nude' images
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee has amended a proposed bill that would criminalize sexual deepfakes to ensure it covers "nearly nude" images. The change to Bill C-16 comes after experts warned the original version of the bill would likely not inc...
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Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver and Toronto may never be known
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, when soccer fans begin converging on the city next month. "We've actually custom curated the script and the tastings in each three of our tours to...
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Crash in Delta, B.C., leaves motorcycle hanging from traffic light
DELTA - Police in Delta, B.C., say a motorcyclist is in hospital after a crash that left the bike suspended from a traffic light. They say in a news release that members from the department responded to the scene at the 7100 Block of Scott Road just b...
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Québec solidaire targets rent increases and landlord practices
MONTREAL - Quebec's leftist sovereigntist party closed its convention Sunday with a sharpened focus on housing affordability, announcing a suite of proposals aimed at reducing the cost of rent. Québec solidaire, which holds 11 of the national assembly...
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Bill to help authorities probe online activities raises widespread privacy fears
OTTAWA - A Liberal government bill that would make it easier for police and spies to navigate the online world is running into fierce opposition from major digital companies, civil liberties groups and law professors who say it would open the door to s...
May 10, 2026
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World
Philippine House votes to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - An overwhelming majority of the Philippine House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday over alleged unexplained wealth, misuse of state funds and threats to have the president assassinated....
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3 passengers, French and American, test positive or have symptoms of hantavirus after evacuation
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A French woman and two Americans tested positive or showed symptoms of hantavirus Monday as nations around the world scrambled to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by an outbreak and quarantine or isolate them. ...
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Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) - The remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the army said Sunday. Military teams were still searching for a second missing soldier. ...
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