Road Work
New pavement being layed on Township Road 732
Construction on Township Road 732 is set to begin today (Thursday, May 15).The County of Grande Prairie will be working between Highway 2 and Range Road 53 to add a new layer of pavement.While the work is ongoing, speed will be reduced in the construction zone, and traffic will be a single, alternating lane.(Photo cred...
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Agriculture
Farm groups calling for action from new federal cabinet
Two farm groups have sent out releases welcoming the new federal cabinet.In its release, the Grain Growers of Canada is urging the Liberal government to take quick action on three things: settling trade relationships with the U.S. and China, removing the carbon tax on all farm activities, and putting out a formal rever...
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Peace Region
Road Work
New pavement being layed on Township Road 732
Construction on Township Road 732 is set to begin today (Thursday, May 15).The County of Grande Prairie will be working between Highway 2 and Range Road 53 to add a new layer of pavement.While the work is ongoing, speed will be reduced in the construction zone, and traffic will be a single, alternating lane.(Photo cred...
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Chris Warkentin
MP Warkentin appointed to Chief Opposition Whip
The member of Parliament for Grande Prairie has been appointed to a new role.Chris Warkentin has been appointed Chief Opposition Whip, in addition to his responsibilities as MP, and will work with the Shadow Cabinet to ensure Canadian's concerns are heard.It is an honour to represent the residents of the Peace Country ...
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Faust RCMP
Stolen vehicle investigation leads to assault with a weapon charges laid
Faust RCMP and Lakeshore Police made a pair of arrests on Monday, May 12, after conducting a stolen vehicle investigation. According to Mounties, this began Saturday, May 10, when a stolen vehicle involved in their investigation was spotted. Officers from the Faust detachment then attempted a traffic stop, however, the...
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Recreation
County Campgrounds open for the Victoria Day long weekend
The County of Grande Prairie's campgrounds officially reopen Thursday, May 15. With several improvements completed over the off-season, visitors will notice some exciting changes at our campgrounds. These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to providing well-maintained, welcoming spaces where people can relax, conne...
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Crime
Six people charged in Highway 58 shooting investigation
Mounties in High Level say a man was innocently shot while driving along Highway 58 in the early morning hours on Thursday, May 8. At approximately 3:30 a.m., High Level RCMP were made aware of the incident and responded to the call. The male victim had sustained non-life-threatening injuries. An investigation opened i...
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City of Grande Prairie
City of Grande Prairie commences capital construction season
The City of Grande Prairie has begun it's 2025 capital construction season.Traffic signal upgrades are already underway, and additional projects are set to begin this month.Key improvements are planned to take place on several routes, including 84 Avenue, 96 Street, 102 Street, 102A Avenue, 114 Street, 123 Avenue, Crys...
May 14, 2025
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Federal Election 2025
2025 Federal Election
Conservative incumbent Chris Warkentin holds on to Grande Prairie seat
Incumbent Conservative Chris Warkentin won his seventh straight federal election Monday, taking over 80 per cent of the vote in the Grande Prairie riding. Speaking at his election party, Warkentin says he is thankful for the support of residents in the Peace Region and says he will continue to represent their needs in ...
Apr 29, 2025
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Canada's Choice
Candidate Profile: Arnold Viersen (CPC) - Peace River-Westlock
This is a candidate profile for the April 28, 2025 federal election.All candidates have been asked the same four questions, and were given a 600-word limit.Responses are unedited for grammar and spelling, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of EverythingGP and Pattison Media.Canadians head to the polls on April...
Apr 24, 2025
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2025 Federal Election
Peace River-Westlock riding in need of poll workers
Elections Canada is still looking for election poll workers for the Peace River-Westlock riding. Elections Canada says about 150 workers are needed to operate the polling stations on Election Day (Monday, April 28). Interested residents can visit Election Canada's website and click on jobs to apply, or contact the elec...
Apr 23, 2025
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Local Sports
Stealth Cycling Club
Stealth Cycling looks for Peace region members
Stealth Cycling, a new cycling club, has now come to Grande Prairie and is welcoming members.Club President of Stealth Cycling, Alexander Philipp, says he worked with local cyclist Wilf Marquis to make an Edmonton-Peace region-based club after meeting at a race a couple of years ago. "We just like riding our bikes...
May 13, 2025
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Grande Prairie Storm
Storm coach up for CJHL Coach of the Year
Grande Prairie Storm head coach Chris Schmidt is one of the six nominees for CJHL Coach of the Year.Schmidt says it is an honour to be up for any award."It's been a good year. A lot of good kids. They've worked hard and they've kind of bought into what we're trying to do here.""That always makes it enjoy...
May 09, 2025
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Community
3D Children's Society fund raiser on Friday
The 3D Children's Society Ball Hockey & Soccer Tournament is set for today (Friday, May 9) at CKC Field.It will start at 8:30 a.m. Local school kids will be raising money to help other kids and families dealing with serious medical issues. The day will also include food trucks, a silent auction and a raffle.The fun...
May 09, 2025
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Agriculture
Agriculture
Farm groups calling for action from new federal cabinet
Two farm groups have sent out releases welcoming the new federal cabinet.In its release, the Grain Growers of Canada is urging the Liberal government to take quick action on three things: settling trade relationships with the U.S. and China, removing the carbon tax on all farm activities, and putting out a formal rever...
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Agriculture
Seeding progress ahead of five year average in the Peace says first crop report of 2025
The first crop report of the year from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and AFSC, dated May 6, says just under 10 per seeding had been done by that date.The five year average for the same date is four per centThe most progress had been made in planting spring wheat, with just over 24 per cent in the ground. Just unde...
May 13, 2025
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Agriculture
Clear Hills Agricultural Trade Show on this weekend
The 28th Clear Hills Agricultural Trade Show is set for Saturday.It will go from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Dave Shaw Memorial Complex in Hines Creek.Besides the trade show, there will be wagon rides, spring fair exhibits, an arts & crafts display and a kid's talent show.There will be a pancake breakfast to start t...
Apr 11, 2025
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Alberta
Provincial Politics
Alberta's personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional
Parts of Alberta's personal information protection legislation have been ruled unconstitutional.But a judge is upholding an order to stop an American facial recognition company from collecting images of Albertans.The company, Clearview AI, scrapes the internet for images of people and adds them to a database, which it ...
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Alberta would see major changes
No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps
A change to Canada's electoral system would have delivered a very different House of Commons this year - one without the monolithic regional strongholds held by both major federal parties - according to an analysis for The Canadian Press.One seasoned political observer in Alberta says shattering those party fortresses ...
May 14, 2025
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Provincial Politics
Alberta cabinet minister Ric McIver resigns post as Speaker vote looms
Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver has resigned from cabinet amid speculation he will run for the vacant position of Speaker of the house.Premier Danielle Smith says she's grateful for McIver's commitment and hard work in serving Albertans.She says Tourism Minister Joseph Schow will take on McIver's portfoli...
May 13, 2025
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expanding labour pool a key driver
Alberta reaches 5 million people, according to StatsCan
According to Statistics Canada, Alberta has now reached five million people.You can see StatsCan's live population tracker here.Alberta hit four million in October 2013, it was summarized by an economic post by ATB Financial's Mark Parsons on Monday.Based on the medium-growth projection from Alberta Treasury Board and ...
May 12, 2025
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Canada
In Canada's housing crisis, are modular homes a cheaper and faster solution?
TORONTO - When a church in Toronto's west end was converted into affordable housing nearly 15 years ago, the group behind the project was already thinking ahead. Andrea Adams, the executive director of the non-profit developer St. Clare's, said she was "daydreaming" about what could be built on the yard next ...
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Bloc Québécois to challenge Terrebonne election result in court
OTTAWA - The Bloc Québécois will launch a legal challenge of the controversial election result in the federal riding of Terrebonne. Speaking in Ottawa this morning, Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet said his party intends to contest the result. The Liberals initially won the riding but it flipped ...
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Poilievre says the lack of a federal budget sends a 'bad signal' to investors
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the lack of a federal budget sends "a bad signal" to investors and credit rating agencies. Poilievre told a press conference on Parliament Hill today that he wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to "steal his ideas" and offered to help him draft a feder...
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CP NewsAlert: Manitoba declares state of emergency in provincial park due to fires
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the province is declaring a state of emergency in Whiteshell Provincial Park due to wildfires. He says two people who died Wednesday in a fire in the eastern part of the province means officials are taking the danger seriously and want additional powers to enforce evacuation o...
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Home sales down almost 10% annually last month: Canadian Real Estate Association
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in April fell 9.8 per cent compared with the same month last year, as the national housing market has returned "to the quiet markets we've experienced since 2022." On a seasonally adjusted month-over-month basis, home sales last month ticked down 0.1 per ce...
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In the news today: SUV attack victim recovering, Ontario to spend now, balance later
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... After festival tragedy, a long road to recovery Even the smallest victories are being celebrated by Roland Nulada and his family, as he recovers from devastating injuries suffered in the Lapu Lapu festival attack in Vancouver. On ...
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World
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he is sending a delegation to Istanbul for peace talks with Russia
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he will send a team headed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to the Turkish city of Istanbul for peace talks with a Russian delegation. Zelenskyy told a news conference in the Turkish capital Ankara that the Russian delegation doesn't include &...
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Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping a man evade federal immigration agents
MILWAUKEE (AP) - A Wisconsin judge pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that she helped a man who is in the country illegally evade U.S. immigration authorities looking to arrest him in her courtroom. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan entered the plea during an arraignment in federal court, an early step in...
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54 people killed in overnight airstrikes on southern Gaza city, hospital says
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - A hospital in southern Gaza says 54 people have been killed in overnight airstrikes on the city of Khan Younis. An Associated Press cameraman in Khan Younis counted 10 airstrikes on the city overnight into Thursday, and saw numerous bodies taken to the morgue in the city's Nasser Hospital...
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