Alberta Fish & Wildlife Services
Fish & Wildlife "raising awareness" after youth's harm garter snakes
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services are educating the public on protected garter snakes after an incident at Bear Creek lookout. Fish and Wildlife say they received two reports about youths harming these protected snakes, and have now placed signs in the area to educate residents on the importance of the spe...
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Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
OTTAWA - After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters. Carney, the former central banker and...
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Peace Region
911 outage
City of Grande Prairie provides emergency line alternatives
The northwest region of Alberta has a 911 outage. This outage affects all emergency services, including RCMP, Fire and EMS. Residents are asked to call 780-538-0393 for Fire Dispatch, 780-624-3911 for EMS, and 780-310-7267 for RCMP, or attend the stations in person. Anyone with questions is directed to call 780-538-039...
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Alberta Fish & Wildlife Services
Fish & Wildlife "raising awareness" after youth's harm garter snakes
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services are educating the public on protected garter snakes after an incident at Bear Creek lookout. Fish and Wildlife say they received two reports about youths harming these protected snakes, and have now placed signs in the area to educate residents on the importance of the spe...
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Wildfire Danger
Very High wildfire danger in Slave Lake Forest Area
Fire watchers say due to warm temperatures and strong gusty winds expected today (April 28), the wildfire danger rating has been upgraded to Very High in the Slave Lake Forest Area. Firefighters are urging everyone to please use caution when working or recreating outdoors, as areas of dead grass are highly flammable an...
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County of Grande Prairie
Bridge repairs close down Range Road 91
The County of Grande Prairie will begin bridge repair work today (Monday, April 28).As a result, Range Road 91 between township roads 710 and 704 will be closed till mid-May. During that time, residents will have to detour using Range Road 90.However, the County did want to clarify, Range Road 91 will remain open to lo...
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PRSD
PRSD announces 2025 Edwin Parr Teacher Award nominee
Peace River School Division has announced their nominee for an award recognizing new teachers.Worsley Central School first-year teacher Mikaela Tegart has been nominated for the 2025 Edwin Parr Teacher Award.Worsley Principal Jennifer Daniel says Tegart demonstrates empathy and genuine care for others by frequently che...
Apr 27, 2025
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Lottery
Whitecourt resident claims January's LOTTO 6/49 EXTRA pot
A $100,000 prize from the January 29 LOTTO 6/49 EXTRA draw has finally found its home. Shelly Bauer from Whitecourt was filling up her gas when she thought to herself that she should go check her tickets, as she usually saves up a few and checks them all at once. That was when she discovered a $100,000 win. After her w...
Apr 27, 2025
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Federal Election 2025
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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unofficial results
Advance voter turnout up 25%, says Elections Canada
Advance polling in Canada's 2025 federal election is now over.Voters technically had until 6 p.m. Tuesday to vote, but had to do so on the final day at an Elections Canada office (not a regular polling station). Voters could also apply today to cast a ballot by mail.Otherwise, voters will have to cast their ballot on E...
Apr 23, 2025
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Local Sports
2025 IIHF U18 Men's Championship
Local GP hockey product representing Canada at U18's
A Grande Prairie-born hockey player will defend Canada's gold at the 2025 IIHF U18 Men's Championship in Texas. Lukas Sawchyn, who along with his brother Gracyn, plays for the Edmonton Oil Kings, and will don the red and white when Canada takes on Slovakia today, at 2 p.m. PT (Thursday, April 24)Most recently, Sawchyn ...
Apr 24, 2025
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Local Sports
Storm swept by Canucks in AJHL Championship
The Grande Prairie Storm lost Game 4 of the AJHL Finals last night at home to the Calgary Canucks 7-3.With that, the Canucks won the 2024-2025 Inter Pipeline Cup AJHL Finals with a series sweep.It isn't over for the Storm though, they go on to play in the Centennial Cup which starts May 8 in Calgary.
Apr 24, 2025
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Storm
AJHL final starts Good Friday with the Storm at the Canucks
The Grande Prairie Storm will be hunting for more than brightly coloured eggs and chocolate bunnies in Calgary on Easter weekend.The Alberta Junior Hockey League final starts on Good Friday in the Stampede City. Face-off time between the Storm and Calgary Canucks will be at 7 p.m.The Storm are 8-0 so far in the playoff...
Apr 18, 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
PROVINCE
'They want Alberta': Premier Smith positions province as food and energy partner with Japan
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith returned Saturday from her visit to Asia to identify new opportunities for collaboration across Alberta's resource, agri-food and technology sectors.-READ: Premier Smith visiting Asia to grow Alberta's energy and agriculture markets-Smith said her time in South Korea and Japan made clear ...
Apr 26, 2025
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10 RECIPIENTS, $42,000 TOTAL
International Language Teacher Bursaries released for 2025-26
The International Language Teacher Bursary has been awarded to 10 public school teachers this year, at $4,200 each. Awarded annually, provincial officials note the bursary supports teachers who want to develop their skills by taking a language, culture or teaching summer course outside of Canada. This year, the $42,000...
Apr 25, 2025
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BUDGET 2025
New grant stream to fund apprenticeship training under Alberta unions
If passed, Budget 2025 will create a new grant program designed to empower unions to offer additional apprenticeship training in high demand programs. There is $15 million allocated for the program, to be distributed equally over three years. The government says this is the first partnership of its kind between it and ...
Apr 25, 2025
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96 YEARS OF PARENT ENGAGEMENT
Alberta School Councils' Association holding Annual General Meeting
The Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) is holding the School Councils' Symposium and Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 26 and 27 in its 96th year of promoting parent engagement in public education. The Symposium and AGM will be held via Zoom to encourage more attendees. School councils can register and sha...
Apr 25, 2025
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Canada
Quebec's failed auto insurance digital shift could cost $500M, inquiry hears
MONTREAL - A public inquiry examining a digital shift by Quebec's automobile insurance board is hearing it could end up costing the province nearly half-a-billion dollars, more than initially planned. Alain Fortin, Quebec's interim auditor general, testified today that cost overruns could mean the final tally for the s...
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Convicted murderer claims B.C. prison wrongfully took books including 'Mein Kampf'
VANCOUVER - A convicted murderer who kept his victim's severed head in a bucket claims prison authorities in British Columbia are wrongfully withholding books he has acquired during his life sentence, including Hitler's "Mein Kampf." Mihaly Illes was convicted of first-degree murder in 2011 for the death of J...
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Trial set to begin in former world junior hockey players' sexual assault case
The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is set to begin today in London, Ont. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have all pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party ...
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Many will need care after Vancouver festival attack that killed 11, organizer says
VANCOUVER - An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore through their celebration, killing 11 people. RJ Aquino told hundreds of mourners at a vigil Sunday night that people are confuse...
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In the news today: 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... 17 remain in hospital after B.C. festival attack An organizer of the Filipino festival in Vancouver that was devastated by a "meaningless tragedy" says there are many who will need help to recover after a vehicle tore th...
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Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises
OTTAWA - After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh spent weeks pitching their cases to voters. Carney, the former central banker and...
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World
Israel's domestic security chief says he will step down in June, defusing battle with Netanyahu
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The head of Israel's internal security service says he will resign in June over the failure of his agency to warn of Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attacks - defusing an escalating battle with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar announced his resignation Monday, saying he will form...
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Putin thanks North Korea for troop deployment and promises not to forget their sacrifices
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea Monday for fighting alongside his troops against Ukrainian forces and promised not to forget their sacrifices, hours after North Korea confirmed its deployment for the first time. The back-to-back Russian and North Korean statements - which ...
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Palestinian envoy tells UN court Israel is killing Gaza civilians. Israel says it's being persecuted
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A Palestinian diplomat told the United Nations' top court on Monday that Israel is killing and displacing civilians and targeting aid workers in Gaza, in a case that Israel criticized as part of its "systematic persecution and delegitimization." Israel denies deliberately targeti...
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