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COVID-19 restrictions to remain in Alberta courts until further notice
A decision to lift nearly all COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta won't apply to the courts in the province.As of March 1, the Alberta government removed most of its pandemic restrictions, including the ...
Mar 03, 2022
2022 PBR Canada Cup series returning to Grande Prairie
Professional Bull Riders Canada has announced its 2022 schedule, and Grande Prairie is once again one of the stops on this year's tour. The Grande Prairie shows are scheduled for September 30th and Oc...
Mar 03, 2022
2021 Northern Spirit Light Show raises nearly $104,000 for local organizations
The Peace Draft Horse Club (PDHC) says the 2021 edition of the Northern Spirit Light Show was able to raise over $104,000 for local organizations and charities throughout the Peace Region. "This year ...
Mar 03, 2022
GGC President expects Russian invasion of Ukraine to push up grain prices but "not in the way we wanted"
The chair of the Grain Growers of Canada says he "can't imagine" what is going on in the countryside in Ukraine.Valhalla farmer Andre Harpe says this will impact world markets, both on the supply side...
Mar 03, 2022
Yaremko named Canada West first-team all-star
Spirit River native Nolan Yaremko has been named a Canada West hockey first-team all-star.In his third season with the Mount Royal Cougars, Yaremko led Canada West in both goals (19) and points (39). ...
Mar 03, 2022
Local restaurant giving back through Soup It Forward Day
March 3 is national Soup It Forward Day. The annual day urges people to help spread love and generosity with a bowl of soup. Co-Owner of Mud Puddle Farm's Rustic Kitchen Sue Bouchard says this day was...
Mar 03, 2022
Beaverlodge students to create mural representing Indigenous groups of Canada
The Indigenous Student Council at Beaverlodge Regional High School (BRHS) has finalized plans for a mural that will represent various different Indigenous groups in Canada. Amy Dzus Clarke a teacher a...
Mar 03, 2022
47 Canadians charged in global child sex investigation
TORONTO, ON - RCMP says 47 Canadians have been arrested and 12 children have been removed from abusive situations as part of a global investigation into online child sexual exploitation.The Mounties s...
Mar 02, 2022
Province investing $390 million into broadband internet strategy
INNISFAIL, AB - The Government of Alberta has made a significant announcement regarding broadband internet access in rural communities.As part of Budget 2022, the province will invest a total of $390 ...
Mar 02, 2022
City launches appreciation events for Accessible Transit customers
The City of Grande Prairie has launched an Accessible Transit appreciation event for riders.The event will provide users with a free round-trip, museum entry and a guided tour of the Philip J. Currie ...
Mar 02, 2022