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Town of Grimshaw celebrates volunteers at National Volunteer Week event
As part of National Volunteer Week last Thursday, the Town of Grimshaw held an event recognizing the contributions of volunteers.Mayor Wendy Walk kicked off the event at the Grimshaw Legion by sharing...
May 06, 2025
Alberta teachers reject proposed agreement
Educators in Alberta could be in a position to potentially strike in the weeks ahead.The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) says voter turnout for a new proposed deal with the province and school boa...
May 06, 2025
Quick quotes: Reaction to Carney meeting Trump to talk trade, security
OTTAWA - The world was watching when Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. Here's a sample of what politicians and other prominent figures are sayin...
May 06, 2025
Alberta's Republican and Independence parties join forces, react to Smith and separatism
The Republican Party of Alberta and The Independence Party of Alberta (TIP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in an effort to advance and unify an independence movement in Alberta. Repre...
May 06, 2025
County Council highlights from May 5 meeting
County of Grande Prairie Council met on Monday to discuss a number of agenda items, including paving contracts being awarded and a provincial grant application for a regional FireSmart Coordinator pos...
May 06, 2025
Conservative leader Merz overcomes historic defeat to become Germany’s chancellor
BERLIN (AP) - Conservative leader Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in becoming Germany's next chancellor, drawing applause and a palpable sense of relief in the parliament chamber after a historic los...
May 06, 2025
Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to enforce a ban on transgender people in the military, while legal challenges proceed. The court acted i...
May 06, 2025
Rescue crews recover the body of a 10-year-old girl lost in Texas floods
BRENHAM, Texas (AP) - The body of a 10-year-old girl who was swept away in rapidly rising floodwaters has been recovered, Brenham Police Chief Mark Donovan said Tuesday. Her body was found as forecast...
May 06, 2025
Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit
The chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a business class flight he charged to taxpayers, citing a health condition that increases his risk of blood clots.The flight in questi...
May 06, 2025
Grande Prairie RCMP arrest Dawson Creek resident following discovery of illegal drugs
Grande Prairie RCMP arrested a Dawson Creek resident on Saturday after reports of a vehicle with a stolen license plate.On May 3, Mounties received a call regarding the vehicle, later determined to be...
May 06, 2025