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City of Grande Prairie rescinds Fire Ban to Fire Restriction
The City of Grande Prairie fire ban has been downgraded to a fire restriction.Effective 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, the ban has been rescinded for all areas of the city due to improved, but still dry ...
May 22, 2025
Western premiers to finish talks on trade, Arctic security in Yellowknife
YELLOWKNIFE - Premiers from Western Canada are scheduled to wrap up a two-day conference in Yellowknife. The annual meeting of leaders from British Columbia, the Prairie provinces and the northern ter...
May 22, 2025
Incentives for new apartments discussed by City Council
Incentives to have more apartments built in Grande Prairie took up some discussion time at Grande Prairie City Council's meeting on Tuesday. Council approved amendments to its Development Incentives a...
May 21, 2025
In the news today: Canada Post workers poised to strike Friday
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada Post workers poised to strike Friday Canada Post received a strike notice Monday from the union represe...
May 20, 2025
AHS celebrating Paramedics Services Week
As part of Paramedic Services Week, Alberta Health Services is inviting Albertans to say thanks for playing an "integral role in serving the public." As part of this initiative, Albertans are invited ...
May 18, 2025
RCMP end search for "violent offender" along Highway 35
UPDATE:Manning RCMP say Highway 35 has reopened for travel. Mounties say no arrest has been made at this time, but their operation in the area has ended.Manning RCMP are making the public aware of a h...
May 17, 2025
Alberta launches impaired boating pilot program as safety becomes paramount over long weekend
Boaters are encouraged to use common sense and practice safety this long weekend. May 17-23 actually marks Safe Boating Awareness Week with the May Long Weekend marking the unofficial start to the war...
May 16, 2025
Four arrests made for drug-related activity in Grande Prairie
Mounties in Grande Prairie have been busy conducting proactive patrols in areas with higher likelihoods of criminal activity recently.As a result of this work, four people have been arrested on two se...
May 15, 2025
MP Warkentin appointed to Chief Opposition Whip
The member of Parliament for Grande Prairie has been appointed to a new role.Chris Warkentin has been appointed Chief Opposition Whip, in addition to his responsibilities as MP, and will work with the...
May 14, 2025
High Level RCMP make arrest in drug trafficking investigation
High Level RCMP have made an arrest following a lengthy drug trafficking investigation. On May 1, High Level Mounties, with assistance by the Grande Prairie Alberta Law Enforcement team, executed a se...
May 14, 2025