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Alberta legislature set to resume ahead of new budget
The Alberta legislature is set to reconvene today, with the government's new budget to be tabled Thursday. Premier Danielle Smith announced Monday some of the first details of the budget expected to b...
Feb 24, 2026 Alberta Legislature
Alberta announces $1.4 billion increase for doctors in 2026 Budget
The Alberta government says it plans to make a "record investment" into physicians in its upcoming budget.The 2026 Budget proposes spending $7.7 billion in 2026-27, an increase of $1.4 billion, or 22 ...
Feb 23, 2026 Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces new funding for physicians. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)
Grande Prairie youth reveals online safety blueprint at Ottawa press conference
A Grande Prairie native was part of a group of youths that presented draft changes to Canada's online safety policies in Ottawa last week.Blue Vetsch was part of a group brought together by the John H...
Feb 23, 2026 (Image Credit: John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights)
Highway 43 reopened after MVC near Beaverlodge
Update - Beaverlodge RCMP would like to inform the public that Highway 43 has reopened for travel. They would like to thank the public for their cooperation.Mounties in Beaverlodge are currently on th...
Feb 21, 2026
UPDATE: WATCH, Premier Smith live press conference following TV address
UPDATE: Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzatcqTA9Jw -- Albertans will be heading to the polls later this year, but not for an election. During a televised address on Thursday, Fe...
Feb 19, 2026 File photo of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)
Cold warning expanded to include Grande Prairie area
A yellow cold warning issued by Environment Canada has expanded to include Grande Prairie and the surrounding area.Wind chills of minus 40 are occurring this morning and will return again tonight (Thu...
Feb 19, 2026
Cold warnings still in place
UPDATE Wednesday, February 18: The cold warnings issued on Tuesday in northern Alberta are still in place The forecast says it should stay this way until the end of the week.All areas north of Edmonto...
Feb 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith)
Poor road conditions in Grande Prairie area
Mounties in Grande Prairie are warning those wanting to drive today, to potentially postpone their plans. Poor driving conditions are being reported this morning (Tuesday, Feb. 17) after plentiful sno...
Feb 17, 2026 Saddle Hills Highway 2 road conditions Monday, Feb. 16. (Image Credit: Erika Rolling)
Snowfall warning issued for Grande Prairie area
A moderate snowfall warning is now in effect for Grande Prairie and several Peace Region communities.The warning stretches between McLennan and Sexsmith, as around 10 to 20 cm of snow is anticipated t...
Feb 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Everything GP Staff)
Measles exposures at Sand Zone Play Area in Grande Prairie
Residents who attended the Sand Zone Indoor Play Area this week or in late January may have been exposed to measles.According to AHS, an individual with measles was at the children's attraction Jan. 2...
Feb 13, 2026 (Image Credit: Alberta Health Services)