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OHS investigating workplace death of a pipeline worker
An investigation into a workplace fatality that happened in the Peace Country last month is continuing. "Occupational Health and Safety is investigating a workplace fatality that occurred on a pipelin...
Dec 07, 2021

Man arrested after stolen vehicle strikes fences
The Grande Prairie RCMP says they are investigating a single-vehicle collision involving a truck that drove through fences in the area of 68 Avenue and Grande Banks Drive.Police say they received a re...
Dec 07, 2021

MyLuvPak provides filled backpacks for local children in need
Grande Prairie non-profit MyLuvPak is looking to help local children in need this holiday season. MyLuvPak puts together backpacks filled with comfort items to give to children across northern Alberta...
Dec 07, 2021

Grande Prairie surgeon suspended four months by CPSA
This story has been updated from its original versionThe College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta(CPSA) has suspended a Grande Prairie surgeon for four months after he was found guilty of unprofe...
Dec 06, 2021

Court update: Charges withdrawn in two cases, trial dates set in High Level murder
Charges against second accused in Ridgevalley-area incident withdrawnAlberta Justice says all the charges against a second man charged after an incident in February that led to a hold and secure at Ri...
Dec 05, 2021

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital opens, now accepting patients
After over a decade of construction and various delays, the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital has finally opened its doors to the public and is now accepting patients. As of 6:00 a.m. on December 4, AH...
Dec 04, 2021

Tax increase of 1.16% proposed for 2022 as city budget talks wrap up
City Hall budget talks wrapped up Friday and a 2022 budget that includes a 1.16 per cent tax increase is going to the December 13 council meeting for final discussion.The proposed increase at the star...
Dec 03, 2021

Unemployment rate for region including Grande Prairie dropped in November
The unemployment rate for the Western Alberta region, which includes Grande Prairie and the entire Peace Region, fell to 6.7 per cent in November compared to 7.1 per cent in October. That also marks a...
Dec 03, 2021

Department spending plans reviewed on Day 1 of city hall budget talks, more discussion planned for Day 2
Items flagged for more discussion will be on the agenda for city council on Day 2 of budget talks Friday.Council and staff went over each department's proposed budget on Day 1 Thursday.There is $11 mi...
Dec 02, 2021

GPRC Concert Choir set to hold first live performance in two years
The Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) Concert Choir is gearing up for its first in-person performance in two years on Saturday, December 4.The last time the choir was performed on-stage in front ...
Dec 02, 2021