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City of Grande Prairie announces community enhancement projects
The City of Grande Prairie has announced several beautification projects to enhance public spaces.Approved through the City's Community Enhancement Funding, the projects will improve the look and feel...
Jul 14, 2025

Air quality alerts issued for much of Central Canada, Manitoba amid wildfire smoke
TORONTO - Much of Central Canada and Manitoba are under special air quality statements or warnings today amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country. Environment Canada says swaths of On...
Jul 14, 2025

Vigen wins Rangeland Derby title, Tournier wins in Teepee Creek
The fourth time was the charm for Grande Prairie product Chanse Vigen at the Calgary Stampede's Rangeland Derby.Vigen won his first championship Sunday night in his fourth appearance in the finalVigen...
Jul 14, 2025

2025 Special Olympics Summer Games in pictures
Grande Prairie hosted the 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13.There were 1000 athletes from all over Alberta that took part in 10 sports spread across ei...
Jul 14, 2025

Israel strikes military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian forces clash with Druze militias
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Israel's army on Monday said it has struck military tanks in southern Syria as Syrian government forces and Bedouin tribes clashed with Druze militias there. Dozens of people ha...
Jul 14, 2025

TikTok CEO asks to meet with industry minister over shutdown order
OTTAWA - The CEO of TikTok is asking Industry Minister Mlanie Joly for an urgent meeting about the federal government's order directing the company to shut down its Canadian operations. Shou Chew wrot...
Jul 14, 2025

In the news today: Over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Military says over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community The Canadian Armed Forces says i...
Jul 14, 2025

Halifax council to ask Nova Scotia for consultation on strong-mayor powers
HALIFAX - Halifax's city council has directed the mayor to ask the Nova Scotia government for consultation on whether it is considering strengthening his authority. Council voted last week in favour o...
Jul 14, 2025

Lions pounce on Elks 32-14 for second straight win
EDMONTON - Nathan Rourke passed for 345 yards and two touchdowns as the B.C. Lions won the latest clash of the Canadian quarterbacks, emerging with an easy 32-14 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Sund...
Jul 13, 2025

Canada outlasts Thailand 3-2 in women's Volleyball Nations League
ARLINGTON - The team from the Land of the Smiles went home disappointed after dropping a tough match to Canada in the women's Volleyball Nations League tournament on Sunday. Canada defeated Thailand 3...
Jul 13, 2025