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Peace Region

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County opens nominations for annual It Takes a Volunteer campaign
The County of Grande Prairie has opened nominations for its annual It Takes a Volunteer campaign.Now in its third year, the program shines a light on individuals, groups, and organizations that make a meaningful impact through volunteerism.County Reeve Bob Marshall says volunteers are "the heart of the community, ...
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Community
Wellspring Alberta hopes to launch in-person cancer support program in Grande Prairie this fall
A charity that offers support to people living with cancer hopes to expand its in-person programs to Grande Prairie after a recent funding announcement from the provincial government. The province says the $1.5 million over 15 months for Wellspring Alberta is to provide what the province calls in a news release "e...
Feb 02, 2025
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Environment Canada
Entire Peace region under extreme cold warning
Enviroment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for all of northern Alberta.Temperatures of down to minus 40 with the windchill are forecasted overnight and into Sunday morning (February 2).Enviroment Canada says while conditions may be "moderate in daytime hours" temperatures near minus 40 are expected ...
Feb 01, 2025
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RCMP
Peace Regional RCMP arrest wanted Cadotte Lake man
A wanted Cadotte Lake man has been located.On Thursday, Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report of suspicious persons near a vacant building in the area of Simon Lake, locating a vehicle associated to a theft of motor vehicle file received earlier that morning.Containment was established and a single suspect was loca...
Feb 01, 2025
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RCMP
High Prairie RCMP make one arrest after driver flees traffic stop
A High Prairie resident was arrested Tuesday after a vehicle fled a traffic stop.Alberta's Community Response Team was assisting the High Prairie RCMP targeting offenders in the area, when they witnessed a vehicle failing to stop at a sign.When a traffic stop was attempted, the vehicle began driving into oncoming traff...
Jan 31, 2025
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Non-profit $$ opportunity
Applications for County roadside clean up program open Feb 1
Applications for the County of Grande Prairie's Roadside Cleanup program open Saturday February 1.Local non-profit organizations will be able to raise funds for their programs by cleaning up roadsides, ditches, and hamlets across the County.Applications will be open until March 31, the cleanups typically begin in early...
Jan 31, 2025
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Alberta

Alberta law society to hold sanction hearing for former justice minister Kaycee Madu
Alberta's law society is to hold a hearing to sanction former provincial justice minister Kaycee Madu.Madu was found guilty of misconduct last year when, as justice minister in 2021, he phoned Edmonton's police chief after receiving a traffic ticket.Madu told a hearing last year he didn't call Chief Dale McFee about th...
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PROVINCE
'No economic justification for tariffs', says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
"I am disappointed with U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to place tariffs on all Canadian goods," said Premiere Danielle Smith in a statement Saturday.-READ: Trump to slap Canada with 25 per cent tariffs Tuesday-"This decision will harm Canadians and Americans alike, and strain the important relati...
Feb 02, 2025
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HEALTH CARE
'Revolving door of leadership', says advocate on Alberta Health Services' board dismissal
The province announced Jan. 31 that the entire Alberta Health Services board has been dismissed, effective immediately.-READ: Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS-"We are at a critical time in our efforts to refocus the health care system to better deliver health care to A...
Feb 01, 2025
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CANADA
Trudeau issues statement on Black History Month to honour Black Canadians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement on Black History Month, on Feb. 1. Trudeau said that today is an opportunity to honour the culture, resilience, and achievements of Black Canadians."In communities across Canada, Black leaders, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and activists have shaped our countr...
Feb 01, 2025
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Canada

A short list of U.S. goods which will be charged 25 per cent tariffs starting Tuesday
OTTAWA - Effective Tuesday, Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods originating in the United States - part of Canada's response to sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump. Here are some of the major categories of imported items being hit with Canadian tariffs, a...
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B.C. critical minerals being diverted away from United States: David Eby
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - British Columbia's premier says major companies in the province are in the process of redirecting critical minerals and energy products to markets outside the United States as the reality of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs sets in. David Eby says he has spoken with leaders of major mining ...
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Canada's chief justice decries misinformation as top court turns 150
VICTORIA - Canada's chief justice says the nation's top court is expanding public outreach as "misinformation and disinformation" circulate and more people get their information from social media. Chief Justice Richard Wagner is in Victoria with other justices of the Supreme Court of Canada at the start of a ...
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Quebec officials move forward on plan to respond to punishing U.S. tariffs
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier François Legault is meeting with several of the province's financial heavyweights today as his administration readies its response to the tariffs set to be imposed by United States President Donald Trump. Legault and some of his ministers are speaking with CEOs from a pair of banks as w...
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Here's the latest as Canada faces tariffs from United States President Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump confirmed this weekend that 25 per cent tariffs against Canadian goods will go into effect on Tuesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada will retaliate with tariffs of its own against $155 billion worth of American goods, including alcohol, furniture and natural resource...
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In the news today: Trump and Trudeau to talk amid pending trade war
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war with its southern neighbour Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak with President Donald Trump today as Canada's leaders scramble to prepare for a trade war with...
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