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Storm open road trip with a loss, NWJHL game in Fairview Wednesday
StormThe Storm started a four-game road trip with a 4-1 loss in Calgary Tuesday night.Max Algajer scored to lone Storm goal in the final minute of the third period.The road swing continues Wednesday n...
Nov 05, 2025
No changes coming 'at the moment' for Alberta's recall legislation; Premier Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government has no plans to change provincial recall legislation, at least for the moment.Her comments come after two petitions were given the green light by Ele...
Nov 05, 2025
Chiefs of Treaties 6, 7 & 8 displeased with federal budget's commitment to clean drinking water
The Chiefs Steering Committee (CSC) on Technical Services, which is a not-for-profit group serving First Nations in Treaty 6, 7, and 8 across the Alberta region, says in a statement Wednesday it is pr...
Nov 05, 2025
GP-Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin calls tabled federal budget "utterly reckless"
Grande Prairie-Mackenzie MP and Chief Opposition Whip Chris Warkentin is reacting to the tabled federal budget after what he calls, "an unprecedented delay."Warkentin says "this is a budget that will ...
Nov 05, 2025
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge GM lauded for saving hotel from 2024 wildfire
The man who runs Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is being saluted by peers around the world for his quick thinking to save the iconic Alberta hotel in last year's devastating wildfire.Garrett Turta, the Al...
Nov 05, 2025
Local snow removal crews prepared for forecasted snowfall
With snow in the forecast over the next three days, the County of Grande Prairie is letting the community know its snow removal fleet is prepared.Made up of "23 graders, nine plow trucks, three loader...
Nov 05, 2025
Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation
About 16,000 unionized Alberta hospital workers, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, have voted overwhelmingly to strike if necessary to back contract demands.The Alberta Union ...
Nov 05, 2025
Village of Berwyn applies for HGTV's Home Town Takeover Canada
The Village of Berwyn is looking to the Home and Garden Channel to help revitalize their community.The village has applied to be featured on the HGTV series Home Town Takeover Canada, a program center...
Nov 05, 2025
Alberta government wants more details on federal budget before passing judgment
Alberta's finance minister says Ottawa's budget has some good elements and some bad, but he's hoping to get more clarity on regulatory changes that could affect the energy industry.Prime Minister Mark...
Nov 05, 2025
Town hall meeting on Fairview NWP campus closure Thursday
Concerned community members in Fairview have called a town hall meeting for Thursday, Nov. 6, to discuss the planned closure of the Northwestern Polytechnic campusThe town is inviting people to come t...
Nov 05, 2025