Pest Control
City of Grande Prairie Mosquito Control Operations begin May 9
The City of Grande Prairie is set to being their mosquito control operations today, Friday, May 9.City crew's efforts will focus on temporary standing water locations that support the development of mosquito larvae and are within the designated control boundary.(Photo Credit: City of Grande Prairie)They will be using a...
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RCMP
Peace Regional RCMP investigating May 6 break-and-enter
Peace Regional RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a break-and-enter suspect.On May 6, Mounties responded to a report from a business in the area of 100 Street at around 4:00 a.m.The suspect had entered the building through a back garage door and set off the alarms once inside, fleeing before respond...
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Peace Region
Pest Control
City of Grande Prairie Mosquito Control Operations begin May 9
The City of Grande Prairie is set to being their mosquito control operations today, Friday, May 9.City crew's efforts will focus on temporary standing water locations that support the development of mosquito larvae and are within the designated control boundary.(Photo Credit: City of Grande Prairie)They will be using a...
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RCMP
Peace Regional RCMP investigating May 6 break-and-enter
Peace Regional RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a break-and-enter suspect.On May 6, Mounties responded to a report from a business in the area of 100 Street at around 4:00 a.m.The suspect had entered the building through a back garage door and set off the alarms once inside, fleeing before respond...
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Wildfires
GPFA wildfire danger holding at "very high"
After the recent wildfire in Deer Ridge Estates, the wildfire danger rating in the Grande Prairie Forest Area remains at very high. Alberta Wildfire says although we have received some rain, it is not enough to provide relief, and with the current conditions, firefighters expect an increase in fire behaviour.As a resul...
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Community
Grand opening at new ANAVETS facility taking place Friday
Grande Prairie's Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 389 is hosting a grand opening of its new location on 102 Street today.The celebration starts at 3 p.m. with a ribbon cutting set for 5 p.m.President Lorne Scobie says ANAVETS sponsors all the cadet programs, Special Olympics, Scouts, Girl Guides, and the Salvat...
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NWP
NWP launching new golf and women's hockey programs
Northwestern Polytechnic is expanding its athletics programming.The Wolves will have a golf team starting in September, with a new women's hockey team to hit the ice for the 2026/2027 ACAC season.NWP President and CEO Dr. Vanessa Sheane says this will provide a "significant advantage." "At the individual...
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Missing Person
Grande Prairie RCMP looking for missing man
Grande Prairie RCMP are looking for a missing 50-year-old man.Chad Michael Simonson was last seen on March 30, 2025, in Grande Prairie and Mounties say there is concern for his wellbeing.Simonson is described as 5'9", 175 pounds, with brown hair, green eyes and a fair complexion.Anyone with information regarding t...
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Federal Election 2025
2025 Federal Election
Conservative incumbent Chris Warkentin holds on to Grande Prairie seat
Incumbent Conservative Chris Warkentin won his seventh straight federal election Monday, taking over 80 per cent of the vote in the Grande Prairie riding. Speaking at his election party, Warkentin says he is thankful for the support of residents in the Peace Region and says he will continue to represent their needs in ...
Apr 29, 2025
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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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Local Sports
Community
3D Children's Society fund raiser on Friday
The 3D Children's Society Ball Hockey & Soccer Tournament is set for today (Friday, May 9) at CKC Field.It will start at 8:30 a.m. Local school kids will be raising money to help other kids and families dealing with serious medical issues. The day will also include food trucks, a silent auction and a raffle.The fun...
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NWP
NWP launching new golf and women's hockey programs
Northwestern Polytechnic is expanding its athletics programming.The Wolves will have a golf team starting in September, with a new women's hockey team to hit the ice for the 2026/2027 ACAC season.NWP President and CEO Dr. Vanessa Sheane says this will provide a "significant advantage." "At the individual...
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Local Sports
Ten players from the Peace taken in the WHL Prospects Draft
Ten players from the Peace have been picked in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.Three were taken in the first round. Cruz Jim, a defenceman from Grande Prairie, went 12th overall to the Brandon Wheat Kings.He played the last two seasons with the Northern Alberta Xtreme U15 Prep TeamTwo picks later, teammate Teagan Bouchard...
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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
Health
Alberta surpasses 300 measles cases as doctors warn of exponential increases
More than 300 people in Alberta have fallen ill from measles since March and a group of doctors are warning the virus could grow exponentially in the coming weeks. The Alberta government is reporting 16 new measles cases to bring the province's total count to 313. The rising number has prompted the association represen...
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Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed
EDMONTON - The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says he is looking forward to working with the new pope. William McGrattan told reporters at an Edmonton church that he has met Robert Prevost, who has chosen the name Leo XIV, a few times. He says the new pontiff is a sensitive, quiet and humble p...
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APPLICATIONS OPEN
Federal-provincial grant investment improving inclusiveness in child-care facilities
Applications are open for the second round of the Inclusive Spaces Program Grant, part of an effort to create more inclusive and accessible child-care spaces in Alberta.Applications close June 13 and up to $5 million will be distributed. The grants are funded through a joint $15 million federal-provincial investment un...
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YOU'RE NOT ALONE
Alberta government reaffirms support for youth during mental health week
This mental health week, the Government of Alberta is reminding young residents that help is out there, through initiatives like the Youth Suicide Prevention Program and Free Play for Kids Inc. Over 2024-2026, provincial officials say Alberta has added $1 million to Youth Suicide Prevention Grants, bringing the total t...
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Canada
In the news today: Statistics Canada to release April job numbers
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Statistics Canada to release April job numbers Statistics Canada will release its latest look at the country's job market for April this morning. A poll provided by LSEG Data & Analytics shows economists on average expect a ga...
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Canada and Europe are collaborating on defence. What that might look like.
OTTAWA - As U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast doubt on the future of the NATO military alliance, Canada is looking to partner with the European Union on defence. Here's a closer look at what's driving this major shift in transatlantic relations. What problem is Europe trying to solve? Trump has said that Wa...
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Defence continues cross-examining complainant at hockey players' sex assault trial
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is expected to face more questions from defence lawyers for the players in court today. The woman, who cannot be identified under a publication ban, has been on the stand since last Friday in the trial of Michael ...
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Grey whale 'Little Patch' mesmerizes, sparks connection in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A grey whale known as Little Patch has been mesmerizing onlookers in the waters off of Vancouver for weeks, sparking a sense of connection as it stops to feed in the busy region before migrating northward. Cari Siebrits first went to the seawall along the shores of West Vancouver, B.C., on April 9 in hopes ...
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Statistics Canada to release April job numbers this morning
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada will release its latest look at the country's job market for April this morning. A poll provided by LSEG Data & Analytics shows economists on average expect a gain of 2,500 jobs in the month. Economists also predict the unemployment rate will rise by a tenth of a point to 6.8 per cent. Th...
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B.C. Appeals Court finds agency's decision to remove kids 'tainted by stereotype'
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Court of Appeal says an Indigenous mother who had her four kids temporarily removed from her care by a child welfare agency was discriminated against because the agency's view of the woman was "tainted by stereotype." The Appeals Court ruled Thursday that a $150,000 human-rights award sho...
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World
Supreme Court says retired Justice David Souter has died at age 85
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court says retired Justice David Souter has died at age 85. The Associated Press
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Most Americans disapprove of Trump's treatment of colleges, a new AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - A majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of issues related to colleges and universities, according to a new poll, as his administration ramps up threats to cut federal funding unless schools comply with his political agenda. More than half of Americans, 56%, disapprove...
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2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England in 2023
LONDON (AP) - Two men were convicted Friday of cutting down the beloved Sycamore Gap tree in northern England in 2023. A Newcastle Crown Court jury found Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers guilty of two counts each of criminal damage for felling the tree and toppling it onto the ancient Hadrian's Wall. Jurors deliberate...
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