RCMP
Sturgeon Lake firearms complaint leads to a successful search warrant
Last month, Valleyview RCMP took two suspects into custody and seized several illegal items following a firearms complaint.On Mar. 25, Officers were called to a shots-fired incident at a residence in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation; however, the two men fled the scene in a stolen vehicle before police arrived.Mounties then t...
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Grande Cache RCMP
Arrest made in 2023 Grande Cache Homicide
An arrest has been made in a 2023 homicide in Grande Cache.On Feb. 21, 2023, Grande Cache RCMP received connected calls about a deceased male located in the driveway of a residence and a burning vehicle outside of town.Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit took over the investigation and, after an extended process, made an ar...
Apr 10, 2026
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Peace Region
RCMP
Sturgeon Lake firearms complaint leads to a successful search warrant
Last month, Valleyview RCMP took two suspects into custody and seized several illegal items following a firearms complaint.On Mar. 25, Officers were called to a shots-fired incident at a residence in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation; however, the two men fled the scene in a stolen vehicle before police arrived.Mounties then t...
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RCMP
UPDATE: Hwy 750 reopen after fatal collision Apr. 11
High Prairie RCMP have reopened Highway 750 following a fatal collision Apr. 11.An update is anticipated once investigators have more information.--A section of Highway 750 has been closed while emergency services respond to a fatal motor vehicle collision.High Prairie RCMP are currently on scene, 16 kms south of Gift ...
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Grande Cache RCMP
Arrest made in 2023 Grande Cache Homicide
An arrest has been made in a 2023 homicide in Grande Cache.On Feb. 21, 2023, Grande Cache RCMP received connected calls about a deceased male located in the driveway of a residence and a burning vehicle outside of town.Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit took over the investigation and, after an extended process, made an ar...
Apr 10, 2026
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Road Work
County of Grande Prairie reducing speed at Rr. 63 and Twp 724 intersection for road work Apr. 13-20
The County of Grande Prairie will begin roadwork along Range Road 63 Monday, Apr. 13.Crews will be using a hydro-vac and drilling boreholes at the intersection of Range Road 63 and Township Road 724 for a geotechnical investigation. (Image Credit: County of Grande Prairie) The work will be taking place from 7:00 a.m. t...
Apr 10, 2026
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Game 5
AJHL North Final continues in Whitecourt
Game 5 of the AJHL North final kicks off tonight down in Whitecourt with the series tied at two-all. This is a big difference from last year when these two teams met in the North final, as the Storm were already moving on after a four-game sweep of the series. A decisive Game 6 will then be held in Grande Prairie on Su...
Apr 10, 2026
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RCMP
UPDATE: Alberta RCMP MCU make arrest in Valleyview death
UPDATE:An arrest has been made in the murder of a Valleyview resident.Around 11:30 p.m. Apr. 9, Valleyview RCMP were made aware of a male lying in the streets near 3802 Highway Street, later declared deceased by EMS.Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit (MCU) took carriage of the investigation and arrested 27-year-old Valleyv...
Apr 10, 2026
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Local Sports
Chuckwagons
Rangeland Derby Canvas Auction brings in historic $6 million
Chuckwagon racing season is gearing up to start, and with that brings canvas auctions for stops on the World Professional Chuckwagon Association's circuit. The 2026 Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon Canvas Auction was held on Thursday evening.The WPCA says this auction shattered all previous records, reeling ...
Apr 10, 2026
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Curling
2026 Canadian Masters Championship underway at GP Curling Centre
The 2026 Canadian Masters Curling Championships will continue on at the Grande Prairie Curling Centre through to Sunday, Apr. 12.Draw times are 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. daily, with 22 men's and women's teams from across Canada competing, with Alberta represented by Kurt Balderston's rink on the men's side, and ...
Apr 09, 2026
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AJHL Playoffs
Storm head to Whitecourt for Game 5
The AJHL North Division Final Series transitions back to Whitecourt on Friday following a loss for the Grande Prairie Storm at home on Wednesday. Game 4 saw the Wolverines win 3-2. The series is now tied at two a piece. Storm forward and Assistant Captain Chase Christensen picked up two points on the night thanks to tw...
Apr 09, 2026
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Agriculture
Modernize and build facilities
Province allocates $9 million to local seed co-operatives
The provincial government announced they're investing $9 million over the next three years for capital projects at local seed co-operatives to help address aging infrastructure. If passed, the funds would come from the 2026 budget and be allocated to the Co-operative Seed Processors program to help co-operative and mun...
Apr 02, 2026
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Agriculture
Farmland values jump nearly nine per cent in northern Alberta in 2025 says FCC
Farm Credit Canada says Canadian farmland continued its steady climb in value in 2025. According to the latest FCC Farmland Values Report, the prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba were the driving forces behind the 9.3 per cent increase. The Maritimes also continued in growth, while Quebec and Ontar...
Mar 24, 2026
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County of Grande Prairie
Farm Family of the Year calls the recognition an honour and humbling
A Goodfare family says being the County of Grande Prairie's Farm Family of the Year is "quite an honour."The Kitt family runs The Homestead and First Nature Farms.Jerry Kitt says he was attracted to farming as he wanted to be close to nature. He adds nature also played a role in his decision to go into organi...
Mar 20, 2026
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Alberta
Provincial Politics
Judge orders temporary pause on Alberta referendum separation bid
An Alberta judge has put up a roadblock on a petition drive to force a vote on the province quitting Canada. Justice Shaina Leonard says organizers can still collect signatures but says Elections Alberta can't verify the names or move the issue forward until a larger issue involving First Nations is settled in court. L...
Apr 10, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta's proposed public library restrictions for children, drawing criticism
Critics of Alberta's proposed public library restrictions for children are pushing back at the province. Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams says his bill would protect children 15 and under from stumbling upon graphic visual depictions of sex in public libraries. Williams says librarians will soon need to keep som...
Apr 10, 2026
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Provincial Politicas
Collecting signatures for separation vote doesn't violate treaty; Alberta's lawyers
Lawyers for the Alberta government say collecting signatures for a potential referendum on separation doesn't violate treaty rights nor would holding a vote. Neil Dobson has told an Edmonton courtroom that the need for consulting First Nations on the matter hasn't emerged because the province isn't taking action yet. M...
Apr 09, 2026
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Healthcare
Nurses union wants weapons screening, officers, for Alberta hospitals due to violence
The president of the United Nurses of Alberta is calling for quicker installation of weapons scanners at urban hospitals, saying her members face ``threats of violence almost daily.'' Heather Smith's call follows a stabbing last week in the emergency department at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital that left a 42-year...
Apr 09, 2026
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Canada
Katy Perry shares photos of Justin Trudeau at Coachella
Katy Perry is sharing more photos of her boyfriend, former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, after the pair attended the Coachella music festival this weekend. The pop star shared snaps of the couple to Instagram eating food and walking around t...
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb to meet with PM Carney in Ottawa this week
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Ottawa this week with Finland's President Alexander Stubb, in a visit that will mark the first official bilateral meeting between the two leaders. Carney's office says Stubb will be in Ottawa on Tuesday ...
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Final day of campaigning ahead of byelections expected to secure Liberal majority
MONTREAL - It's the final day of campaigning in a trio of federal byelections before voters go to the polls on Monday. Even though the Liberals are widely expected to win a majority by retaining two Toronto-area seats, the pressure is still on for them...
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Think big: Canada should be open to risks as it invests in space, professor says
Canadians passionate about their country's role in space say investments in homegrown astronauts and businesses are vital in inspiring the nation's future steps to the stars - and the benefits that come with it. The space sector contributed $3.4 billi...
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Quebecers are about to find out who will replace François Legault as premier
DRUMMONDVILLE - Quebecers will find out Sunday who will become their next premier as members of the Coalition Avenir Québec vote to replace the only leader the party has ever had. Party faithful are gathering northeast of Montreal in Drummondville, Que...
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Palestinian man who donated a kidney in 2023 may be ineligible for refugee claim
OTTAWA - Mohammed Al Hindi is a Palestinian refugee claimant whose application is now at risk because of Ottawa's new border law, C-12. Before fleeing the Gaza Strip with his family to escape the Israel-Hamas war, he visited Canada for about seven wee...
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World
Some 100 people killed in mistaken air force attack on Nigerian market
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a local market in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 100 residents and injuring many others, a rights group and local media reported on Sunday. Officials confirmed a misfire ...
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Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement
ISLAMABAD (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would "immediately" begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement or next diplomatic steps...
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Polling stations close in Hungary's election that was a key test for long-time Prime Minister Orbán
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Hungarians cast ballots Sunday in what is seen as Europe's most consequential election this year, setting a record turnout in a vote that could unseat populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump...
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