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Province launches new online portal to help reduce delays in house construction
The Government of Alberta is making moves to help reduce delays in housing construction in the province. On Wednesday, they announced they're working to streamline processes by launching a new online ...
Nov 14, 2024

Trespassers arrested by late night patrol in downtown Grande Prairie
Two individuals are awaiting court dates after RCMP officers found them trespassing on commercial property in the beginning of October. At approximately 3:00 a.m., on October 7, Mounties were conducti...
Nov 13, 2024

2025 budget talks start Wednesday at Grande Prairie City Hall
City council will begin three days of 2025 budget talks Wednesday (November 13) at city hall.Councillor Gladys Blackmore says city staff have been working to find ways to save money or ways to do thin...
Nov 13, 2024

County of Grande Prairie 2024 Census results show 26% population growth
The County of Grande Prairie has released the results of the 2024 census.As of July 2, 2024, the county has recorded a population of 26,701, a 26 per cent increase from the last municipal census in 20...
Nov 12, 2024

Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA - Today Canadians will remember and honour the sacrifice of men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service of the country's values and principals. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Go...
Nov 11, 2024

Court update: Sentences given, stay of proceeding in drug case
Jail, probation for one person charged in child pornography arrestAlberta Justice says one of the five people charged after a 2023 investigation into child pornography has been given one year in jail ...
Nov 09, 2024

Remembrance Day ceremonies in Grande Prairie area
There will be many ceremonies held throughout the greater Grande Prairie area communities on Monday November 11, to commemorate Remembrance Day. Legion Ceremony The Bonnetts Energy Centre in downtown ...
Nov 08, 2024

Alberta fires AIMCo board and CEO, NDP responds
Alberta's finance minister, Nate Horner, has sacked the board of directors of AIMCo, the body that manages more than $160 billion in pension, endowment and government funds for the province.Horner, in...
Nov 07, 2024

Premier Smith travelling to United Arab Emirates to promote Alberta energy and sustainability
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today to discuss potential investment and economic development opportunities for Alberta. While there, Smith will also at...
Nov 06, 2024

County Regional Fire Service responding to Huallen structure fire
County Regional Fire Service crews are responding to a structure fire in the Huallen area.Crews from the Clairmont, Dunes and Hythe Stations, as well as Beaverlodge and Wemble,y are on the scene.Smoke...
Nov 05, 2024