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Five Peace Region healthcare centres included in new provincial program
The provincial government says twenty rural healthcare facilities could be improved through their new Rural Hospital Enhancement Program. Health Minister Adriana LaGrange announced on Monday morning t...
Mar 31, 2025
Markets tumble as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs
WASHINGTON - Markets tumbled today amid confusion over how U.S. President Donald Trump intends to pursue his global tariff agenda this week - and how it will hit Canada. Trump has said Wednesday will ...
Mar 31, 2025
GPPS Community Standards Unit apprehends Canada-wide wanted man
The Grande Prairie Police Service's newly established Community Standards Unit has successfully apprehended a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.On the morning of March 26, GPPS officers on patrol ob...
Mar 28, 2025
'Into the lion's den'; Amid criticism, Alberta's Smith set to attend U.S. fundraiser
Premier Danielle Smith is getting set to fly to Florida for an event hosted by a far-right U.S. influencer, with her chief of staff calling the foray a patriotic act of courage by a "noble'' leader. S...
Mar 25, 2025
Danielle Smith's approval rating flat as many other premiers increase
A new poll shows that the popularity of several Canadian premiers has changed significantly this past quarter, while others stayed relatively the same. The Angus Reid Institute has released its Premie...
Mar 25, 2025
City council votes to back AFPA effort against US tariffs, duties
City council has approved having Mayor Jackie Clayton write a letter of support for the Alberta Forest Products Association and its push back against American duties and tariffs.The letter is to inclu...
Mar 25, 2025
Federal party leaders enter first full day on campaign trail in five-week election
OTTAWA - Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign today with a stop in Gander, Nfld. The town in northeastern Newfoundland famously fed ...
Mar 24, 2025
Carney to call election today as parties kick off campaigns
The leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister will officially kick off their campaigns today.Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit Rideau Hall at about noon today to request that Parli...
Mar 23, 2025
Crash on Range Road 63
The County of Grande Prairie says there has been a single vehicle crash on Range Road 63, north of 132 Avenue.Details about the vehicle involved, number of people inside or any injuries were not given...
Mar 21, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney hosting a meeting with Canada's premiers today
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting Canada's premiers today in Ottawa as the provinces grapple with the effects of Chinese and U.S. tariffs. The meeting is taking place just days before Car...
Mar 21, 2025