Provincial Politics
Recall petition against MLA Dyck falls short of signatures needed
Another recall petition in the province has not gathered enough signatures to kick a local politician out of their position in the Alberta legislature. United Conservative MLA for Grande Prairie and Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous and Rural Policing Nolan Dyck will not have to give up his job after the recall pe...
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CP NewsAlert: Canada advances to Olympic men's hockey final with 3-2 win over Finland
MILAN - Canada has advanced to the gold-medal game of the Olympic men's hockey tournament with a 3-2 win over Finland. More to come. The Canadian Press
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Peace Region
Provincial Politics
Recall petition against MLA Dyck falls short of signatures needed
Another recall petition in the province has not gathered enough signatures to kick a local politician out of their position in the Alberta legislature. United Conservative MLA for Grande Prairie and Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous and Rural Policing Nolan Dyck will not have to give up his job after the recall pe...
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Community
Legion 54 Pipe Band Society holding Meet & Greet and recuritment drive Feb. 21-22
The Legion 54 Pipe Band Society is inviting the public to come listen to their music and possibly join their ranks this weekend.The society is holding a meet and greet event Saturday and Sunday and inviting anyone of any age or skill level interested in learning to play the pipes or drums to join up.The event is happen...
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Peace Wapiti Public School Division
PWPSD Honoring 2025 graduates for academic excellence
Peace Wapiti Public School Division is celebrating 13 graduates for academic excellence.The PWPSD Academic Excellence Awards are given to students identified as either the top academic student in their school with an 80 per cent average at least or had an average of at least 90 per cent.The recipients received a certif...
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City of Grande Prairie
Snow removal in Arbour Hills, Gateway, Northridge and Royal Oaks Feb. 20
The City of Grande Prairie is continuing snow clearing operations in Week A neighbourhoods Friday, Feb. 20.City crews are working in Arbour Hills, Gateway, Northridge and Royal Oaks today from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Permanent snow route parking bans remain in effect on priority 1 and 2 routes Monday to Friday.The City i...
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Traffic Note
UPDATE: Highway 43 near Sturgeon Lake reopened
Update: Valleyview RCMP are reporting that Highway 43 has been cleared and reopend.The highway was closed eaelier today after semi trailer jacknknifed in the eastbound lanes, west of Sturgeon Lake.No injuries have been reported.--Mounties in Valleyview are on the scene of a blockage in the eastbound lanes of Highway 43...
Feb 19, 2026
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Education
Student-run program offering mentorship to prospective medical students
A student run program is offering support to students from rural communities interested in pursuing a career in medicine.MD AIDE is run out of the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine and Dentists and is offering free MCAT and interview preparation, as the University prepares for its second Northern Alberta Medi...
Feb 19, 2026
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Local Sports
Local Sports
Swimming Canada awards Dawson father-son duo
A father-son duo from Grande Prairie has been recognized with some awards from Swimming Canada.A story by Jim Morris posted to the organization's website says Oliver Dawson is Swimming Canada's Junior Male Swimmer of the Year and Breakout Performer of the Year for the Olympic Program.Oliver's dad, Alex Dawson, was name...
Feb 19, 2026
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Local Hockey
NPHL, NWJHL playoffs update
There is one game in the North Peace Hockey League tonight (Tuesday, February 17) with Falher in Grande Prairie. The A's lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.Valleyview will be in Spirit River Wednesday. The Rangers lead 3-1.The other two series ended on Saturday.Manning won 8-3 in High Prairie to complete a four-game swe...
Feb 18, 2026
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Grande Prairie Storm
Storm sweep Wolverines, move into first place
The Storm are now in first place in the AJHL's North Division after sweeping a weekend home-and-home series against Whitecourt.Grande Prairie won 4-3 in a shootout at home Friday night, then won 3-2 in overtime in Whitecourt on Saturday.Grande Prairie now has 66 points, good for first place and a single point up on Whi...
Feb 17, 2026
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Agriculture
Agriculture
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food releases statement on Canada's Agriculture Day 2026
February 10, 2026, marks Canada's 10th annual Agriculture Day. Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Health MacDonald has released a statement in recognition of the day and what it means to Canadians. Minister MacDonald says the government sees the hard work producers put in and the essential role they play in ...
Feb 10, 2026
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Agriculture
Canada's Agriculture Day coming up on February 10
Tuesday, February 10, will mark Canada's Agriculture Day.This will also be the 10th anniversary of the day the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity says is a time for "honouring the hardworking individuals who bring food to our tables and the incredible contributions of agriculture to our nation's prosperity, health...
Feb 08, 2026
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Wild Boars
More than 100 wild pigs caught under Wild Boar Program says Alberta government
The province says professional trappers caught 108 wild pigs under Alberta's Wild Boar Control Program in 2025.A release from the province says there were 72 reports made through the Squeal on Pigs! online reporting system.On December 1 last year, the province brought in charges meant to control wild pigs.Those include...
Feb 07, 2026
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Alberta
Provincial Politics
Alberta Premier Smith defends referendum questions on immigration changes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a suite of fall referendum questions aimed at immigration reform, saying ``not every newcomer is a net contributor'' to provincial coffers. Smith announced in a TV address Thursday night that her United Conservative Party government is putting nine questions to a provincewide...
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Provincial Politics
Recall petition against MLA Dyck falls short of signatures needed
Another recall petition in the province has not gathered enough signatures to kick a local politician out of their position in the Alberta legislature. United Conservative MLA for Grande Prairie and Parliamentary Secretary for Indigenous and Rural Policing Nolan Dyck will not have to give up his job after the recall pe...
1h ago
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'Increased control over immigration?' Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that a referendum will be held on Oct. 19 to ask Albertans about how they want the province to deal with immigration as well as the Constitution. She says it will include these nine questions: On immigration 1....
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UPDATE: WATCH, Premier Smith live press
UPDATE: WATCH, Premier Smith live press conference following TV address
UPDATE: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 -- Albertans will be heading to the polls later this year, but not for an election. During a televised address on Thursday, Feb. 19, Premier Danielle Smith announced a series of referendum questions regarding immigration, public services, court justices, provincial-federal jurisdiction, an...
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Canada
Five things Canadians should know about the U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling
OTTAWA - The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a set of President Donald Trump's tariffs in a landmark ruling Friday - but that decision didn't affect all duties on Canadian goods entering the United States. Here's what you need to know about the ruling a...
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Here's a list of the U.S. tariffs still hammering Canadian industries
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to hit the world with tariffs. While the decision ends the fentanyl-related duties on Canada, Trump said he would ...
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Bloc MP says he was mugged and pepper-sprayed while in Brussels for NATO visit
OTTAWA - A Bloc Québécois member of Parliament says he was assaulted and pepper-sprayed this week while in Brussels for a NATO parliamentary assembly meeting. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay, who represents the riding of Saint-Hyacinthe-Bagot-Acton, poste...
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'Increased control over immigration?' Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that a referendum will be held on Oct. 19 to ask Albertans about how they want the province to deal with immigration as well as the Constitution. She says it will include these nine questions: On immigration 1....
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Alberta Premier Smith defends referendum questions on immigration changes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a suite of fall referendum questions aimed at immigration reform, saying "not every newcomer is a net contributor" to provincial coffers. Smith announced in a TV address Thursday night that her United Conserv...
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Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail
TORONTO - An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by former Olympian Ryan Wedding has been denied bail. Rolan Sokolovski sought to be released ahead of a hear...
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World
Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Democrats passed a new congressional map through the Virginia legislature on Friday that aims to help their party win four more seats in the national redistricting battle. It's a flex of state Democrats' political power, however hu...
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6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) - Six women killed in the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in decades were part of a close-knit group of friends who were experienced backcountry skiers and knew how to navigate the wilderness of California's Sierra Nevada, the...
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Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's acting president on Thursday signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others, effectively acknowledging that the government has held hundreds of peo...
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