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Research finds 169 anomalies found at former Grouard Mission site near High Prairie
This story has been updated from its original versionA study conducted by the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology (IPIA) at the University of Alberta on the Kapawe'no First Nation says the...
Mar 01, 2022
Rally to support Ukraine in Grande Prairie today
Some people in Grande Prairie will join others across Canada and around the world in holding a rally in support of Ukraine.The Stand with Ukraine rally is set for 5 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 1) at Gr...
Mar 01, 2022
Province to propose legislation that would limit municipal public health measures
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta Government is planning to introduce legislation that would block municipalities from implementing bylaws that contradict provincial public health policies.The proposed amend...
Mar 01, 2022
Wildfire season starts March 1
March 1 marks the start of wildfire season in Alberta.Grande Prairie Forest Area wildfire information officer Kelly Burke says this means permits are now required for burning."That is residential burn...
Mar 01, 2022
Kapawe’no First Nation to announce findings from former Grouard Mission site
A First Nation northwest of Edmonton is to release findings today of a search for unmarked graves at a former residential school.Kapawe'no First Nation has said the search at the Grouard Indian Reside...
Mar 01, 2022
Vipers even up NWJHL semi-final with Kings
Brody West's second goal of the night at the 1:09 mark of overtime gave the Sundown Oilfield Services Sexsmith Vipers a 4-3 win over the County of Grande Prairie JDA Kings on Monday night. Ty Cousins ...
Mar 01, 2022
Chamber of Commerce hopeful lifting of most restrictions brings boost to local economy
Alberta is going full steam ahead and moving into Stage 2 of its re-opening plan. As of midnight on the morning of March 1, almost all public health restrictions have been lifted by the provincial gov...
Mar 01, 2022
Alberta ends almost all COVID-19 restrictions
EDMONTON - Alberta has officially lifted almost all of its COVID-19 health restrictions.The changes begin today, and include an end to capacity limits and most of the masking rules.The province has al...
Mar 01, 2022
GPPSD seeing significant decrease in COVID-19 cases as final restrictions get lifted
As of March 1, all remaining COVID-19 requirements have been removed entirely from schools across the province. This means masking will no longer be required by anyone in the schools, or on school bus...
Mar 01, 2022
Sportsnet's Hometown Hockey broadcast to make Grande Prairie appearance March 26-28
Sportsnet's Hometown Hockey broadcast will be returning to the Swan City for the first time since 2016.The broadcast truck will be on location in Grande Prairie from March 26-28 and the weekend will f...
Feb 28, 2022