Wildfires
City of Grande Prairie shares FireSmart Alberta home checklist
The City of Grande Prairie and Fire Smart Alberta are sharing a list of everyday chores, that can help wildfire prevention efforts in your community. Those chores include maintaining your lawn and your home's exterior, having wood piles moved away from your home, cleaning under decks, keeping your gutters bare and asse...
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RCMP
Stolen vehicle report leads to multiple charges against two people
Grande Prairie RCMP says that someone who tried to report a vehicle stolen is now one of two people facing charges in a stolen vehicle investigation.Police say they got a stolen vehicle report on March 20. Their investigation found that the VIN number provided by the person making the report was fake, as was the VIN fo...
Apr 13, 2025
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Peace Region
Federal Election
Candidates, voter information for the federal election
Federal election day is two weeks away.There are six candidates running in the Grande Prairie riding:- Donovan Eckstrom, Rhinoceros Party- Elliot McDavid, Independent- Shawn McLean, People's Party of Canada- Maureen McLeod, Liberal Party of Canada- Jennifer Villebrun, New Democratic Party- Chris Warkentin, Conservative...
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GPop Culture Fair
GPop Culture Fair #5 held at D-Coy Armories
The fifth annual GP Culture fair is happening at D-Coy Armories.The indie pop culture event features various vendors and events for all ages.(Photo Credit: Everything GP Staff/Nathaniel Leigh)This year's guests include local indie horror author CK Smith and comic and game creator Josh Soren.You can see photos from the ...
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Wildfires
City of Grande Prairie shares FireSmart Alberta home checklist
The City of Grande Prairie and Fire Smart Alberta are sharing a list of everyday chores, that can help wildfire prevention efforts in your community. Those chores include maintaining your lawn and your home's exterior, having wood piles moved away from your home, cleaning under decks, keeping your gutters bare and asse...
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RCMP
Stolen vehicle report leads to multiple charges against two people
Grande Prairie RCMP says that someone who tried to report a vehicle stolen is now one of two people facing charges in a stolen vehicle investigation.Police say they got a stolen vehicle report on March 20. Their investigation found that the VIN number provided by the person making the report was fake, as was the VIN fo...
Apr 13, 2025
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Saddle Hills County
Blueberry Fire Hall now open
The new Blueberry Fire Hall is officially open.Saddle Hills County held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday to commemorating the completion of the project.(Photo Credit: Everything GP Staff/Nathaniel Leigh)(Photo Credit: Everything GP Staff/Nathaniel Leigh)(Photo Credit: Everything GP Staff/Nathaniel Leigh)Reeve Kristen...
Apr 12, 2025
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RCMP
Fairview RCMP seize 91 firearms, stolen goods, from same property
Fairview RCMP say they continue to investigate after firearms and stolen property were recovered during separate searches.Mounties say on April 5, information from the public led to a search of a property in Fairview. Police seized 91 firearms plus ammunition. Some of the weapons were marked with handmade price tags an...
Apr 12, 2025
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Federal Election 2025
People's Party of Canada
Candidate Profile: Shawn McLean (PPC) - Grande Prairie
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.Advance voting days are April 18, 19,...
Apr 10, 2025
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New Democratic Party
Candidate Profile: Jennifer Villebrun (NDP) - Grande Prairie
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.Advance voting days are April 18, 19...
Apr 07, 2025
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Peoples Party of Canada
Vicky Bayford: People's Party of Canada candidate for Yellowhead
Vicky Bayford, the People's Party of Canada (PPC) candidate for Yellowhead, is motivated by a desire to bring change and restore Canada's strength.A lifelong Albertan, Bayford was born in Fort McMurray, raised in Calgary, and now lives in Innisfail. She has worked in the oil and gas sector for much of her career, speci...
Apr 07, 2025
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Local Sports
Chuckwagons
Calgary Stampede tarp auction breaks record for highest average bid
After the World Professional Chuckwagon Association tarp auction for Stompede broke records, the auction for the Calgary Stampede's Rangeland Derby did the same.This year's sale saw the highest-ever average bid at $142,222.22, with all but three of the 27 tarps selling for at least $100,000.The sale total of $3.84 mill...
Apr 11, 2025
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Rodeo
Hard 8 Rodeo out at Evergreen Park this weekend
The rodeo season kicks of Friday night and Saturday down in Evergreen Park for the Hard 8 Rodeo. Owner and Promoter of Hard 8 Roughstock Dwayne Sorken says there will be over 100 competitors at the third annual event. "The real success I feel is the support of our local cowboys and the up and coming young stars of...
Apr 11, 2025
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Grande Prairie Storm
Three Storm players make AJHL North Division All-League Team
Storm players make up half of the AJHL's North Division All-League Team.That includes goalie Nicholas Jones, defenceman Logan Cunningham and forward Tomas Marinkovic.Two Whitecourt Wolverines; defenceman Xavier Lacoste and forward Jalen Blanchet; and a Fort McMurray Oil Baron forward Danny Akkouche, round out the teamG...
Apr 11, 2025
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Agriculture
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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Provincial Politics
Alberta's agriculture minister in Washington to discuss importance of free trade
Minister of Agriculture RJ Sigurdson will represent Alberta in Washington, D.C. on Monday to engage in important discussions on how agriculture is beneficial on both sides of the North American border. "I want every ag producer and processor in our province to know that we have your back and will continue to advoc...
Apr 07, 2025
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Northwestern Polytechnic
NWP's Bee Diagnostic Centre receives grant
Northwestern Polytechnic has received funding to advance research examining a parasite that targets honeybee colonies.NWP's National Bee Diagnostic Centre has received a $195,300 grant from non-profit Results Driven Agriculture Research to fund research into Varroa mite and the viruses it carries.Over the next two year...
Apr 03, 2025
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Alberta
WEATHER
'Landspout'-type tornado outside of Medicine Hat Canada's first of the year
Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed a tornado occurred in southern Alberta 10 km north of Rolling Hills on Saturday.Northern Tornadoes Project said analysis of photos, video, radar and the storm environment indicated that it was a "landspout"-type tornado".ECCC said the tornado was generated ...
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PSA
Albertans asked to exercise caution as bear activity increases
A public safety advisory has been issued in Alberta as bears begin emerging from hibernation across the province. With increasing bear activity expected throughout the coming months, Forestry and Parks and Public Safety and Emergency Services are reminding Albertans to take the appropriate precautions while enjoying th...
Apr 12, 2025
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Provincial Politics
Alberta government and auditor at odds over lawyer involvement in health probe
The Alberta government and its auditor general are at odds over the province's decision to bring its lawyers directly into the investigation surrounding multimillion-dollar health contracts.The issue arose after the Opposition NDP revealed a leaked email from Alberta Health that directs public servants to contact lawye...
Apr 11, 2025
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Measles Outbreak
Alberta's top public health doctor reminding public to get their measles vaccine
EDMONTON Alberta's top doctor for public health says officials are working to contain the spread of measles as case counts continue to rise. Health officials say there are 58 confirmed cases of measles in Alberta and that they are paying close attention to rising case counts within the south and central zones. Chief me...
Apr 11, 2025
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Canada
In the news today: Carney, Poilievre campaigning in Montreal today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, Poilievre campaigning in Montreal today Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are both campaigning in Montreal today, days before the federal leaders take part in debates. Poilievre will hold ...
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Carney, Poilievre in Montreal today as election campaign continues
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are both campaigning in Montreal today, days before the federal leaders take part in debates. Poilievre will hold a press conference in Montreal at 9 a.m. ET. Carney will make an announcement in Dorval, Que., at 10 a.m. ET. NDP leader Jagmeet ...
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Poilievre promises tougher ethics rules, takes aim at Carney's assets
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials - and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney. Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he'll ban what he calls "shadow l...
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Ontario family seeks help finding son who disappeared in Mont-Tremblant in February
MONTREAL - An Ontario family is asking the public for help in finding their 22-year-old son who disappeared while on a ski trip in Mont-Tremblant, Que. 70 days ago. Liam Toman went missing at around 3 a.m. on Feb. 2 after leaving a bar in the ski village north of Montreal after a night of dinner and drinks with friends...
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Quebec teen, 15, dies after falling into silo at closed factory in Shawinigan, Que
SHAWINIGAN - Quebec provincial police say a 15-year-old girl has died after a fall at the site of a shuttered factory in Shawinigan, northeast of Montreal. One of the girl's relatives alerted emergency services around 8:30 p.m. on Friday after the victim fell into a silo at the former Belgo factory, a paper mill that h...
Apr 12, 2025
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Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve safety in stroke rehab: study
Artificial intelligence combined with wearable technology has the potential to improve safety among people recovering from a stroke, suggests a study from researchers, including a team from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia. Gustavo Balbinot, an assistant professor in neurorehabilitation, said the research op...
Apr 12, 2025
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World
Former Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who extended political freedoms, dies at 85
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a moderate who extended the country's political freedoms but was criticized for lackluster leadership, has died of heart disease. He was 85. Abdullah entered the critical care unit at the National Heart Institute on April 25, 2024 afte...
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Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence planned to beat him, documents say
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A man who authorities said scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and broke into the Pennsylvania governor's mansion where he set a fire had planned to beat Gov. Josh Shapiro with a hammer if he found him, according to court documents released Monday. The fire lef...
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Next Iran-US nuclear talks to be held in Rome, AP source says, as Italy prepares for negotiations
ROME (AP) - Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program appeared ready Monday to leave the Middle East, as an Italian source said the next round of negotiations would take place in Rome. A source in the Italian government confirmed that the next round would take place in Rom...
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