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Loewen feels Kenney "did not have much choice" but to resign after devastating leadership review results
Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen says the resignation of Jason Kenney as leader of the United Conservative Party is a positive first step towards the type of change that many Albertans have been a...
May 19, 2022
Kenney stepping down as UCP leader
Jason Kenney will step down as leader of the United Conservative Party.He made the announcement after the results of a leadership vote were announced Wednesday nightOf the 34,298 ballots cast asking p...
May 18, 2022
Catholic Education Week to be celebrated locally with tree planting ceremonies
The Grande Prairie and District Catholic School Division is planning special tree planting ceremonies next week at all 12 of their schools. Board chair Russ Snoble says the ceremonies are in recogniti...
May 18, 2022
More subjects to be offered as a pilot project as new curriculum rollout continues
Alberta has announced three more K to Grade 6 subjects will be part of a pilot project in the new school year as the rollout of the new curriculum continues."The updated draft curriculums ready for pi...
May 17, 2022
Outdoor pool to open May 27
City Hall says the outdoor pool is Muskoseepi Park will open May 27.City Hall community services director Arlen Miller says the spring weather has held up getting it ready."We had that late snowfall a...
May 17, 2022
Two men charged after drug seizure in Peace River
Two people are facing charges after a drug seizure in Peace River.Peace Regional RCMP says an investigation that started in March led to searches of a home, business, and vehicle in Peace River on May...
May 16, 2022
Beaverlodge RCMP Sergeant's 'hobby' nominated for a 2022 Made in Alberta Readers Choice Award
What started out as a drone photography business, now specializes in all things leather. Open Air Options in Grande Prairie has shifted into a new type of 'craft' and has been nominated for a prestigi...
May 15, 2022
Repairs start Monday on 99 Avenue bridge
The city says upgrades to the 99 Avenue bridge between 102 and 105 Streets will start Monday.The existing slab over the deck will be replaced. The expansion joints at each end of the bridge will also ...
May 14, 2022
Province says 19 of 50 promised new ICU beds are open
The province says Alberta Health Services has opened and staffed 19 of the 50 new intensive care unit beds it promised in their 2022 budget.Two of those are located at the Grande Prairie Regional Hosp...
May 13, 2022
Court update: Sentencing in Grande Prairie manslaughter case, trial dates set in Peace River murder case
Man serving six-year sentence for manslaughterA man is serving a six-year sentence for manslaughter after the death of another man in April of 2020 in Grande Prairie.Alberta Justice says Telford Randa...
May 13, 2022