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Alberta drug treatment courts mark 20 years of work
The provincial government is marking 20 years of Alberta's various drug treatment courts.The first one opened in 2005, in Edmonton, followed by Calgary two years later.Since, others have opened in Let...
Dec 17, 2025
Alberta to test 120 km/h on certain stretches of highway, following survey
The Government of Alberta is moving ahead with testing higher speed limits on the highways.Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen says a public survey which ran Nov. 7 to Dec...
Dec 17, 2025
Snowfall warnings ended
The snowfall warnings for the City and County of Grande Prairie, the MD of Greenview, Big Lakes County, and the B.C. Peace have ended. The Environment Canada forecast says the snow should end by Wedne...
Dec 17, 2025
Alberta sets new record for electricity use
Albertans used more energy during a particular day last week than at any other point.The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) says a new peak load of 12,785 MW was reached on Thursday, Dec. 11.The ...
Dec 17, 2025
Hockey round-up: Storm open road trip with a win, NWJHL games, KIJHL accolades for two players from the Peace
Storm open road trip with a winThe Storm opened a four-game road swing Tuesday night with a victory. They scored four unanswered goals to win 4-1 in DrumhellerBrandon de Haas had a goal and two assist...
Dec 17, 2025
Alberta was only Canadian province with growing population in Q3
While Alberta had its smallest population growth in four years, it still led the country.Statistics Canada has released its latest population estimates, covering the period of July 1 to September 30, ...
Dec 17, 2025
Town of Grimshaw delays opening of Mainway Skating Rink to after Christmas break
The Town of Grimshaw says crews have been unable to begin the flooding process for the Mainway Electrical Outdoor skating rink on Wednesday, Dec, 17.Due to a focus on snow removal on streets, the town...
Dec 17, 2025
City reminding drivers of parking bans
Snowfall is already above the monthly average in Grande Prairie, and more is expected in the coming days. The City of Grande Prairie would like to remind residents that winter parking bans are now in ...
Dec 17, 2025
Local players to take part in Football Alberta's Senior Bowl
A bunch of football players from the Sexsmith Sabres and St. Joe's Celtics have been named to Team North for Football Alberta's 35th Senior Bowl.The group includes offensive lineman Hudson Palfy, who ...
Dec 17, 2025
Grande Prairie RCMP warns of deteriorating road conditions
Grande Prairie RCMP say travel is not recommended right now due to weather.Mounties are currently responding to several reports of vehicles in ditches on Highway 43 between Grande prairie and Valleyvi...
Dec 17, 2025