Local Hockey
Storm win Game 3, chance to sweep series Tuesday night
The Grande Prairie Storm beat the Whitecourt Wolverines 4-3 on Monday night in their AJHL North Division finals series. The Storm lead the series 3-0.Goal scorers included: Max Leduc, Chayse Laurie, Matthew Gillard, and Home Team Star of the Game Chase Christensen.The Storm have a chance to sweep, yet again, tonight (T...
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Northwestern Polytechnic
NWP Practical Nurse class graduates with 100% pass rate
Northwestern Polytechnic's Practical nursing program graduates have achieved a 100 per cent pass rate for the second year in a row.NWP says this cohort exceeded national and jurisdictional averages in all exam categories, including critical thinking, foundations of practice, and professional, ethical and legal practice...
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Peace Region
Northwestern Polytechnic
NWP Practical Nurse class graduates with 100% pass rate
Northwestern Polytechnic's Practical nursing program graduates have achieved a 100 per cent pass rate for the second year in a row.NWP says this cohort exceeded national and jurisdictional averages in all exam categories, including critical thinking, foundations of practice, and professional, ethical and legal practice...
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RCMP
Two suspects in RCMP custody thanks to public reports
RCMP apprehended two suspects last week, thanks to help from the public. On Thursday, April 3, both Peace Regional and Fairview RCMP received "multiple reports" about a suspicious blue truck towing a trailer; after a failed vehicle theft took place earlier in the day in Peace River, involving a blue pick-up. ...
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City Hall
Highlights from Monday's meeting of Grande Prairie City Council
Grande Prairie City Council discussed several things at its meeting on Monday.Sports DomeCouncil has approved amendments to area structure and outline plans to allow for a sports dome to go up in the Trader Ridge area. This covers just over four hectares of land at 103 Street and 139 Avenue. The changes include changin...
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Healthcare
New use for old medicine unit at QE II
New transition care space will be established at the QE II Ambulatory Care Centre.It will be located in an old medicine unit and include 19 beds.Grande Prairie Regional Hospital senior operating officer Candice Edey says this would be a 19 bed unit for people who do not need the level of care provided at the new hospit...
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Weather
Temperature records broken on Sunday
Environment Canada says the daily temperature high broke records in some communities in the Peace on Sunday.The high reached 17.9 degrees in Grande Prairie, breaking the old record of 16.9, set in 2006.The temperature climbed to 18.6 in Beaverlodge, nudging past the old record of 18.1, also set in 2006.Slave Lake reach...
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GPPS
GPPS Mobile Outreach Team conducting needle mitigation efforts
As the spring melt removes ice and snow around Grande Prairie, an increase in debris is occurring, highlighting the importance of ongoing needle mitigation efforts.Grande Prairie Police Service's Mobile Outreach team will be conducting regular sweeps throughout the city, focusing on high-traffic areas like parks, and t...
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Federal Election 2025
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...
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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...
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Liberal Party of Canada
Michael Fark: Liberal Party of Canada candidate for Yellowhead
Michael Fark, the Liberal Party of Canada's (LPC) candidate for the newly re-drawn Yellowhead riding, says he's stepping into the political arena with a wealth of practical experience and a focus on infrastructure, crisis management, and local economic development.Fark, who currently calls Jasper home, says he brings a...
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Local Sports
Local Hockey
Storm win Game 3, chance to sweep series Tuesday night
The Grande Prairie Storm beat the Whitecourt Wolverines 4-3 on Monday night in their AJHL North Division finals series. The Storm lead the series 3-0.Goal scorers included: Max Leduc, Chayse Laurie, Matthew Gillard, and Home Team Star of the Game Chase Christensen.The Storm have a chance to sweep, yet again, tonight (T...
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Chuckwagons
Stompede WPCA tarp auction shatters records
The World Professional Chuckwagon Association says Saturday's WPCA tarp auction for Stompede smashed previous records.The tarps for 44 drivers sold for a total of $853,000. The old record was $514,650 in 2023, an auction that also included 44 tarps.This year's total also beat last year's sale total of $496,750 for 40 d...
Apr 06, 2025
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Storm
Shutout win gives Storm 2-0 series lead
The Storm won 2-0 in Whitecourt Saturday to take a 2-0 lead in their AJHL playoff series.Nicholas Jones made 21 saves to earn the shutout.Kaiden Bugera and Max Leduc scored the Grande Prairie goals.The Storm also won 4-1 in Whitecourt Friday night.Game 3 will be played Monday in Grande Prairie. Face off time will be 7 ...
Apr 06, 2025
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Agriculture
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...
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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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Agriculture
Farmland values continue to increase says FCC
Farm Credit Canada says the national average increase in farmland value was up 9.3 per cent in 2024.That was lower the one from 2023, but still ahead of the five-year average of 8.6 per cent and the 10-year average of 9.1 per cent.The increase for Alberta came in at 7.1 per cent. Saskatchewan had the highest increase a...
Apr 02, 2025
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Alberta
looking to increase surgery volume
UCP announce new funding model for acute care, critics say it's another step in wrong direction
With Acute Care Alberta now quite operational, the UCP shared Monday a new funding model for acute care is coming into play.The government claims its new model will increase accountability, efficiency, and volume of high-quality surgical delivery.As the UCP government pointed out, the health care system has, until now,...
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Smith takes swipe at Carney after Liberal leader jabs Alberta premier on the stump
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fighting back after federal Liberal Leader Mark Carney mocked her during an election campaign stop, accusing him of being intimidated by a "strong conservative woman." Carney joked on the weekend about premiers appearing on Fox News, saying it would be a "bad ...
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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...
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10 per cent holdback
Provincial government removes holdbacks to make water more available
The Government of Alberta made water more available for communities, businesses, and irrigators by removing unnecessary holdbacks.On Friday, the province announced they've removed the 10 per cent holdback on most water licence transfers as the barrier often prevents available water to be used safely by those that need ...
Apr 05, 2025
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Canada
U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs
WASHINGTON - With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, the United States trade representative faced pushback today from lawmakers worried about the fallout from President Donald Trump's efforts to realign global trade. Jamieson Greer faced questions from the Senate finance committee about how T...
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In the news today: Carney, Poilievre kick off week in B.C.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, Poilievre kick off week in B.C. The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia - a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go t...
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Legal group apologizes after disinviting 'Peace by Chocolate' owner over Gaza comment
FREDERICTON - A national legal group has apologized and begun an internal review after facing widespread criticism for cancelling a keynote speech by a prominent Syrian refugee. The Advocates' Society last month rescinded an invitation to Tareq Hadhad, owner of the Nova Scotia confectioner Peace by Chocolate to speak a...
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Trial for accused in Quebec daycare killings to hear from second expert today
LAVAL - A second psychiatrist is expected to tell a trial today that the man accused of driving a city bus into a Montreal-area daycare should not be held criminally responsible for killing two children and injuring six others. Dr. Sylvain Faucher is scheduled to take the stand for Day 2 of the trial of Pierre Ny St-Am...
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Party leaders in Western Canada today as federal election campaign continues
OTTAWA - The top three federal party leaders will all be in Western Canada today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is scheduled to hold a press conference in Edmonton at 8:30 a.m. before he makes his way to Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., for a rally in the evening. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh plans to make an announcement at...
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Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.
The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.The Liberals pledged environmental conservation measures and support for seniors, while the Tories offered more efficien...
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World
At least 18 dead, more than 120 injured in roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - At least 18 people died and more than 120 were injured after a roof fell at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic early Tuesday, authorities said. Crews were searching for potential survivors in the rubble at Jet Set in Santo Domingo, said Juan Manuel Ménde...
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Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran 's foreign minister said Tuesday he'll meet with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program as tensions remain high in the Middle East. Speaking to Iranian state television ...
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South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea says its military has fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border. South Korea's military said about 10 North Korean soldiers returned to the North's territory after South Korea fired made warning broadcasts and fired warning shots. It says South Korea is clo...
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