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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Missing person
Missing woman in Grande Prairie
The Grande Prairie RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating 51-year-old Lisa Bradley. Lisa was last seen in Grande Prairie on March 23, 2025, and Mounties say there is concern for her well-being. She is described as:Fair complexion5'7" tall110 poundsSlim build Green eyesIf you have any information re...
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Peace Region
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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Roads
Street sweeping in Clairmont Monday
The County of Grande Prairie says that the Hamlet of Clairmont is due for street sweeping today (Monday April 7).When digital no parking signs are on, it's to indicate there is temporary parking restrictions in effect. Street parking will not be permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to make sure crews can work effi...
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Missing person
Missing woman in Grande Prairie
The Grande Prairie RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating 51-year-old Lisa Bradley. Lisa was last seen in Grande Prairie on March 23, 2025, and Mounties say there is concern for her well-being. She is described as:Fair complexion5'7" tall110 poundsSlim build Green eyesIf you have any information re...
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Wildfire mitigation
Wildfire hazard burning to commence around Sturgeon Lake April 7
Wildfire mitigation efforts around Sturgeon Lake are set to begin Monday, April 7.Alberta Wildfire and the Sturgeon Lake Fire Department will be burning hazardous grass in the community of Sturgeon Lake Creek Nation and will continue until all burn units have been treated.The primary burning window will be 10:00 a.m. t...
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Community
Veterans Memorial Park adding Soldiers of Suicide Memorial this summer
Grande Prairie's Veterans Memorial Park plans to add a Soldiers of Suicide Memorial this summer. An unveiling and weekend of healing is planned for August 15 to 17. Spokesperson Renee Charbonneau says a local business is helping with this project. "We have been blessed to have Kaymor (Industrial Solutions) out of ...
Apr 06, 2025
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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
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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Storm
Road win for Storm in Round 2 playoff opener
The Storm opened Round 2 of the AJHL playoffs with a 4-1 win in Whitecourt Friday night.Nicholas Jones made 32 saves to pick up the victory in net. Brandon de Haas, Will Harris, Alec Hall and Chase Christensen has the goals for Grande Prairie.The Wolverines will host Game 2 Saturday night. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.Th...
Apr 05, 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...
8h ago
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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
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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UBC professors taking school to court over 'political' actions by administration
VANCOUVER - A group of professors at the University of British Columbia say the school is wrongfully engaging in "political activity" by using Indigenous land acknowledgments, promoting equity and inclusion initiatives and by taking positions on the Israel-Palestine conflict. A petition filed in B.C. Supreme ...
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Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point
Steep American duties on Canadian softwood lumber were expected to be a focal point as British Columbia Premier David Eby met with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney, who was on a campaign swing in Victoria, told reporters ahead of the meeting that it's not his first time talking with Eby about softwood lumber and Cana...
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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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Ottawa police name suspect in Parliament Hill lockdown incident
OTTAWA - Ottawa police have released the name of the person they say was behind a massive security incident on Parliament Hill over the weekend. Police say Tyler Hall-Worthington, a 31-year-old Ottawa man, has been charged in connection with the lockdown Saturday afternoon at East Block, a building in the parliamentary...
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Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, resource project approvals in B.C.
OTTAWA - The Liberal and Conservative leaders are both in British Columbia today, where the Liberals are promising measures targeting seniors and Tories are pledging more efficient approvals for resource projects. At the start of the third week of the federal election campaign, Liberal Leader Mark Carney is in Victoria...
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World
Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the US South after a prolonged deluge of rain
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Days of unrelenting downpours swelled rivers to near record levels across Kentucky on Monday, submerging neighborhoods and threatening a famed bourbon distillery in the state capital. Inundated rivers posed the latest threat from persistent storms that have killed at least 23 people since last wee...
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Supreme Court lifts order blocking deportations under 18th century wartime law
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday lifted a court order blocking the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants under an 18th century wartime law. In a bitterly divided 5-4 decision, the court said the migrants still must get a chance to challenge their deportation before they are taken out of t...
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RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention soon to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. Kennedy also said he's assembling a task force to focus on the issue. Also on Monday, the U.S. Environmental ...
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