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Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls more items containing pistachio in Quebec
MONTREAL - More recalls have been issued in Quebec for pistachio-containing products linked to a recent salmonella outbreak. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced on Friday that four separate ...
Aug 30, 2025

Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister in Sanaa
CAIRO (AP) - The Iranian-backed Houthis said Saturday an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in a Th...
Aug 30, 2025

Transit and City facility hours on Labour Day
City of Grande Prairie facilities have adjusted hours of operation on Monday, September 1 for the Labour Day statutory holiday. The only city facilities that are open on the holiday Monday are:Ernie R...
Aug 30, 2025

A look at the race to replace Canada's rapidly aging fleet of submarines
OTTAWA - The contest to supply Canada with its next fleet of submarines heated up this week, as Ottawa narrowed down the competition to just two suppliers: a Korean company and a German one. Here's a ...
Aug 30, 2025

Novak Djokovic shakes off back problem, reaches 4th round of U.S. Open at 38
NEW YORK (AP) - Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38 become the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open since Jimmy Con...
Aug 29, 2025

Novak Djokovic shakes off a back problem and reaches the 4th round of the US Open at 38
NEW YORK (AP) - Novak Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and at 38 become the oldest man to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open since Jimmy Con...
Aug 29, 2025

Crowds gather for fourth annual Experience Grande Prairie event
The fourth annual Experience Grande Prairie event is in full swing in the downtown area.Crowds are gathering along 101 Ave. and 101 St. for an evening of local food vendors, family activities, and liv...
Aug 29, 2025

Update 23: Alberta wildfire update (Aug. 29, 3 p.m.)
With hot and dry conditions expected to continue through the long weekend, Albertans are advised to use caution when outdoors to prevent new wildfire starts.Current situation (as of 3 p.m., Aug. 29)Th...
Aug 29, 2025
RCMP urge safe water practices as Albertans try to beat the heat
As a prolonged heat warning remains in effect for most of Alberta, the RCMP reminds the public to practice safe water habits while taking refuge from the heat.As residents try to find some relief or s...
Aug 29, 2025

Construction season continues in County of Grande Prairie, as multiple projects
Multiple construction projects begin in the County of Grande Prairie over the next few days.Starting Saturday, Aug. 30 milling and paving work along Resources Road and Township Road 710 will begin, re...
Aug 29, 2025