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Warkentin backing Poilievre in federal Conservative leadership race

Grande Prairie-Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin says he is supporting Pierre Poilievre in the federal Conservative leadership race."I do believe that he's a guy that's best equipped to lead our party forw...

Jul 07, 2022

Province extends electricity rebate program to December

EDMONTON, AB - Nearly two million homes, farms and businesses in Alberta will receive electricity rebates for the rest of the year.The provincial government said Wednesday that this will help to cover...

Jul 06, 2022

Grande Prairie Airport not facing issues faced by recent travellers at larger Canadian airports

It is business as usual at the Grande Prairie Airport, in spite of issues such as long lineups and missed or cancelled flights that are plaguing similar facilities in larger cities. "I am pleased to s...

Jul 05, 2022

Thirteen opioid-related deaths in Grande Prairie in first four months of 2022

The Alberta Substance Use Surveillance System data is showing all opioid-related deaths around the province declined in April. There were 113 opioid-related deaths in Alberta in April, compared to 122...

Jul 05, 2022

The Central Peace Health Complex will be without physician coverage until Wednesday

The Central Peace Health Complex will be without a physician until Wednesday, July 6 at 7 a.m.Patients requiring medical care during this time are still asked to call 911 and they will be re-routed to...

Jul 04, 2022

Grande Prairie RCMP have located missing 15 year-old-boy

Update; Grande Prairie RCMP has located Darin Chouinard safe and unharmed, they would like to thank the public for their assistance. Grande Prairie RCMP is seeking the public's help in locating a 15-y...

Jul 03, 2022

Alberta RCMP warning against impaired driving this long weekend

The Alberta RCMP wants to remind drivers of the importance of sober driving on July 1, and throughout the summer. RCMP released tips on how to enjoy the long weekend and your summer safely: Never get ...

Jul 01, 2022

Bezanson man arrested for downtown Grande Prairie break and enter

The Grande Prairie RCMP has laid charges following an investigation of a downtown break and enter of a business. On June 26, 2022, police responded to a break and enter in the 1100 block of 100 Street...

Jun 30, 2022

Firefighters and services a big portion of latest County of Grande Prairie council meeting

At the Monday, June 27 County of Grande Prairie Council meeting, regional fire training and fire protection were oft topics discussed and debated. Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with t...

Jun 29, 2022

Alberta ends latest fiscal year with $3.9 billion surplus

CALGARY, AB - Alberta Finance Minister Jason Nixon says the province is ending the 2021-22 fiscal year with a $3.9 billion surplus. It's the first surplus for the provincial budget in seven years.Nixo...

Jun 28, 2022