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RCMP report increase in fatal collisions in December and January
The Alberta RCMP are calling on motorists to drive with caution following a significant increase in fatal collision in December and early January.Police say that preliminary data unveiled that there w...
Jan 05, 2026

No on-site physician at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED Jan. 5&7
The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department will be without an on-site physician two nights this week.Due to an inability to secure physician coverage, there will be no on-site physician f...
Jan 05, 2026

Alberta's Danielle Smith says Maduro capture outlines urgency of West Coast pipeline
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the American capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro underlines the urgency of building oil pipelines to export Canadian oil to new markets.U.S. President Do...
Jan 05, 2026

Calgary mayor says risk of more water main breaks 'new reality' until line replaced
The City of Calgary expects to fix a broken water main by early next week, but the mayor says the pipe is fatally flawed and citizens should prepare for future ruptures until it's fully replaced.Jerom...
Jan 05, 2026

Grande Prairie Public Library launches 2026-2030 Plan of Service
The Grande Prairie Public Library has launched a new five-year road map to strengthen its role as a space to learn, connect, and belong.The 2026-2030 Plan of Service outlines four strategic priorities...
Jan 05, 2026

Minister Neudorf travelling to Montana to strengthen cross-border energy ties
One elected official from Alberta hopes to improve the reliability of the grid on both sides of the international border.Nathan Neudorf, Alberta's Minister of Affordability and Utilities, will travel ...
Jan 05, 2026

Alberta-born GP Storm alumni makes cut for Team Canada
With Hockey Canada's 2026 Olympic Men's Hockey roster announcement, 25 players were selected to don the Maple Leaf, and among those 25 was a Grande Prairie Storm alumni. Washington Capitals netminder ...
Jan 04, 2026

Fort St. John RCMP seeking woman wanted on warrant
Fort St. John RCMP is seeking the public's help in locating a person wanted on a warrant.Thirty-two-year-old Taylor Faye Lepine is currently wanted on a warrant for theft under $5,000.(Photo Credit: F...
Jan 03, 2026

Grande Prairie RCMP locate missing man
UPDATE:Grande Prairie RCMP have informed the public that Kyle Lizotte has been located safe. Grande Prairie RCMP are looking for 33-year old resident Kyle Lizotte.Lizotte was last seen Dec. 17, and RC...
Jan 02, 2026

Citizen petition on Alberta separation approved
A new petition aims to create a referendum on the separation of Alberta from Canada.Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure has announced that a new citizen initiative petition has met the requirements...
Jan 02, 2026