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The Spirit Tree back in Grande Prairie
The Spirit Tree is back in Grande Prairie.It is located on the west side of the city, close to Brown's Social House Westgate.Organizers say the tree is meant to show the "generosity and kindness found...
Dec 05, 2025

Adriana LaGrange, minister of primary and preventative health services, now facing recall petition
A recall petition has been approved against Red Deer-North MLA Adriana LaGrange.LaGrange also currently serves as the minister of primary and preventative health services, and was formerly the ministe...
Dec 05, 2025

West Fraser curtailing work at High Level OSB mill indefinitely
VANCOUVER West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it plans to indefinitely curtail work at its mill in High Level. The move is expected to affect 190 employees, but the Vancouver-based wood products company ...
Dec 05, 2025

Spirit River RCMP on scene of serious collision
Spirit River RCMP say they are the scene of what they describe as "a serious motor vehicle collision."It happened on Highway 2 about 10 kilometres south of Highway 677 Thursday evening (December 4).Ot...
Dec 04, 2025

Alberta bill aims to clear further obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questions
The Alberta government is clearing more legal hurdles faced by citizens aiming to put referendum questions on a ballot, including the prospect of leaving Confederation.If passed, a proposed bill would...
Dec 04, 2025

City of Grande Prairie holding ribbon cutting and open house at Keyera Place
The City of Grande Prairie is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event Friday, Dec. 5, for their newly renamed sports facility.The recently renamed Keyera Place will be offering free dro...
Dec 04, 2025

Canada loses to USA at Para Cup preliminaries in Dawson Creek
The 2025 Para Cup is taking the day off in Dawson Creek this Thursday, Dec. 4, following the end of preliminary round action.Team Canada lost on Wednesday, Dec. 3, against Team USA 3-2, while Czechia ...
Dec 04, 2025

Treaty 8 Chiefs reject pipeline MOU
Treaty 8 chiefs say they "strongly reject" the Memorandum of Understanding between the federal and provincial governments that calls for a new pipeline to the west coast.A release from the Sovereign C...
Dec 04, 2025

No criminal charges for pilot who flew over no-fly zone during G-7 Leaders Summit in Kananaskis
A wayward pilot whose actions forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets during the G-7 leaders' summit in Alberta won't be facing criminal charges.During the summit in June, no-fly zones ...
Dec 04, 2025

Alberta health authority CEO on leave of absence, interim replacement named
Alberta's transforming provincial health authority is in for another shakeup as it says its chief executive officer is on a leave of absence.Alberta Health Services says it can't provide details on An...
Dec 04, 2025