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Premier Danielle Smith welcomes U.S. tariff reprieve but calls for action
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed the U.S. tariff reprieve and called for strategic action in a statement on Jan. 20. - READ: Donald Trump doesn't mention Canada in inaugural speech as Trudeau c...
Jan 20, 2025
Premier Danielle Smith in Washington for inauguration and to promote Alberta relationship
Premier Danielle Smith is in Washington, D.C. to solidify Alberta's role in North American energy, food and data security and to watch president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration from the Canadian Emb...
Jan 20, 2025
Donald Trump won't hit Canada with tariffs on his first day in office: reports
OTTAWA - The New York Times and Wall Street Journal say incoming U.S. president Donald Trump won't slam Canada with damaging tariffs on his inauguration day. Both U.S. newspapers report Trump will ins...
Jan 20, 2025
Grande Prairie RCMP arrest youth following investigation into tire slashing incidents
Grande Prairie RCMP are reporting an arrest has been made following an investigation of several tire slashing incidents.Four reports of tire slashing were sent to the RCMP on Tuesday, January 7, from ...
Jan 18, 2025
Real estate association chair expecting increase in home prices in 2025
The chair of the Grande Prairie & Area Association of Realtors says he is expecting an increase for home sales and prices this year.Sean Gillis believes this "creates confidence among the consumer...
Jan 17, 2025
Multi-vehicle collision on Emerson Trail
UPDATE: 5:01 p.m. The County of Grande Prairie says emergency crews have now left the scene of the crash. Traffic control is still in place as tow trucks are working to clear the scene. Drivers are as...
Jan 16, 2025
Wind warning issued for majority of Alberta
Environment Canada is forecasting strong winds to take over most of the province today. Wind warnings have been issued for the entirety of the Peace Country, excluding Manning and Peavine/Gift Lake ar...
Jan 16, 2025
Snow Squalls reported for Grande Prairie area
Environment Canada is reporting a narrow band of snow squalls to reach the County of Grande Prairie and MD of Greenview area by tomorrow morning. (Thursday, January 16)The squalls are expected to prod...
Jan 15, 2025
County of Grande Prairie Council approves Clairmont Municipal Police Service Agreement
The County of Grande Prairie is on the way to securing a service contract with the RCMP for the Hamlet of Clairmont.During their Monday meeting, County Council approved signing the Clairmont Municipal...
Jan 15, 2025
High Level RCMP lay charges following seizure of firearms and suspected cocaine
High Level RCMP arrested five people Sunday, following reports of a firearm being discharged toward a house in the community.At approximately 8:00 p.m. the RCMP and Crime Reduction United responded to...
Jan 14, 2025