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Dozens of Alberta students play hooky, rally for teachers as strike deadline looms
Dozens of students played hooky from school to rally for teachers at Alberta's legislature today as a provincewide teachers strike deadline nears.They shouted, "Hey, hey, ho, ho, where did the budget ...
Sep 22, 2025

Inbound scale at Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste Management closed Sept. 23&24
The County of Grande Prairie will be temporarily closing one of the scales at the Clairmont Centre for Recycling and Waste Management Tuesday, September 23.The inbound scale will be closed until Wedne...
Sep 22, 2025

UPDATED -Heavy police presence in Grande Prairie
Update #2 at 10:40 a.m. - On Monday September 22, 2025 at 6:55 a.m., Grande Prairie RCMP were notified of an armed robbery that occurred 10 minutes prior at a residence on 70 Avenue, between 88 and 90...
Sep 22, 2025

Water service interruption for Bezanson on Sunday
The County of Grande Prairie says there will be water service disruptions in Bezanson on Monday.This is because of continuing water main and curb stop replacement work.Water will not be available betw...
Sep 21, 2025

First day of fall Monday
Fall officially arrives on Monday.The autumnal equinox will happen at 12:19 p.m. Alberta time on September 22.The Old Farmer's Almanac says that is when the sun cross the celestial equator, an extensi...
Sep 21, 2025

Three provincial scholarships now open for Alberta women studying in male-dominated fields
Applications are now open for three scholarships offered to women in Alberta who are hoping to study in male-dominated fields.The provincial government announced this week women can now apply for the ...
Sep 20, 2025

Premier Smith sets renewed course for four ministries
Premier Danielle Smith has set four ministers on a renewed course, with brand new mandate letters released this week.Smith says the letters are focused on growing Alberta's economy, improving trade an...
Sep 20, 2025

Stolen property, suspected drugs among items seized by Peace Regional RCMP in vehicle stop
Peace Regional RCMP say a stop of a suspicious vehicle in the Dixonville area led to the seizure of suspected drugs, stolen property, weapons and a stolen truck.Mounties were on patrol on September 18...
Sep 20, 2025

Mobile mammography unit coming to Hythe
The mobile mammography unit is coming to Hythe.Primary Care Alberta's Screen Test program will be located at the Hythe Legion from September 23 to 27.Primary Care Alberta says in a release that "scree...
Sep 20, 2025

Grimshaw Splash Park closed
The Grimshaw Splash Park is closed for the season.The Town of Grimshaw is thanking everyone who came out and enjoyed the space this summer.The are extending special thanks to the Grimshaw Community Se...
Sep 20, 2025