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Alberta Mid-Sized Cities Mayor Caucus welcomes new members & reaffirms commitments
The Alberta Mid-Sized Cities Mayor Caucus held its first meeting on Thursday, Feb 5, since October's municipal elections brought in new faces.As part of their meeting, eleven new mayors were welcomed ...
Feb 06, 2026 MCMC meeting (Image Credit: Stony Plain Mayor William Choy social media)
Fort St. John RCMP investigating copper wire theft
Fort St. John RCMP are requesting the public's help investigating a copper wire theft.On Wednesday, Feb. 4, it was reported that approximately $250,000 worth of copper wire had been stripped and stole...
Feb 06, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 14351395 © Effe45 | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta adds 41,800 full-time jobs in January
January was a strong month on the jobs front in Alberta.Statistics Canada reports that we kicked off the new year by adding 41,800 full-time jobs across the province.Even with a reduction of 21,400 pa...
Feb 06, 2026 Welcome to Alberta sign. The province had a net gain of approximately 20,000 jobs in Jan. 2026. (Image Credit: (c) Wellesenterprises | Dreamstime.com)
Evergreen Park holding East Coast Kitchen party Feb. 7
Evergreen Park is holding an event Saturday celebrating East Coast culture.The East Coast Kitchen Party is a fundraising event for Evergreen that allows participants to enjoy traditional East Coast fo...
Feb 06, 2026 East Coast Kitchen Party (Image Credit: Evergreen Park)
Canadian Bar Association speaks out against Smith's judicial appointment demands
The Canadian Bar Association is speaking out against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's call for more input on the selection of federal judges. Smith says if Alberta doesn't get more say on future judic...
Feb 05, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 173619370 © Flynt | Dreamstime.com)
Alberta RCMP providing crime prevention tips for business owners
Alberta RCMP are offering tips to business owners to reduce the risk of theft and damages.In 2025, Mounties say 3,858 break and enters in businesses across Alberta RCMP jurisdiction were reported, dow...
Feb 05, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 35945460 © Alexandru Cuznetov | Dreamstime.com)
Playoff season for Grande Prairie Athletics starts against Falher Pirates
The North Peace Hockey League's Grande Prairie Athletics are set to kickoff the first round of playoffs tonight (Thursday, Feb. 5) against the Falher Pirates. The A's will host the first matchup at th...
Feb 05, 2026 (Image Credit: North Peace Hockey League)
Mainway Electrical Outdoor rink closed again due to warm temperatures
Only a week after reopening, the Mainway Electrical Outdoor skating rink in Grimshaw has been closed again.The Town of Grimshaw reopened the rink Jan 28 after being closed for several weeks while crew...
Feb 05, 2026 Mainway Electrical Rink closed again - Feb. 4, 2026 (Image Credit: Town of Grimshaw)
Indigenous Health Engagement session taking place in High Prairie Feb. 6
Alberta based health and wellness Catholic organization Covenant is holding an Indigenous health engagement session in High Prairie Thursday Feb. 5.All Indigenous community members and partners are en...
Feb 04, 2026 Indigenous Health Engagement Session (Image Credit: Covenant)
NWP Classes and services resuming tomorrow
UPDATE:Water services at NWP's Grande Prairie Campus have been restored following a water main disruption.The polytechnic says classes and services will resume as normal tomorrow (Thursday, Feb 5).The...
Feb 04, 2026 NWP Courtyard (Image Credit: EGP Staff)