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Stitch Club of Grande Prairie sets new donation record
As the winter months approach, the Stitch Club of Grande Prairie has made its annual donations of warm sweaters, blankets, and other knitted items to over 40 local organizations.Club President Anne Sa...
Sep 18, 2025

Suspicious death in Fox Lake prompts investigation by RCMP Major Crimes Unit
Mounties in Fox Lake as well as the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit, are investigating a suspicious death in northern Alberta.Police were alerted of individuals causing a disturbance on Wednesday, Sept...
Sep 18, 2025

Eastlink's lazy river remaining closed until December
The lazy river at the Eastlink Aquatics Centre will remain closed past the annual maintenance reopening date.The lazy river is now expected to reopen in December instead of Oct. 5, as crews discovered...
Sep 18, 2025

Jumpstart Playground opens at Lions Park
The new Jumpstart Inclusive Playground is open at Lions Park.As of Wednesday, children and families have access to a new playground designed to remove physical and social barriers, with features like ...
Sep 17, 2025

Beaverlodge Hospital ED without a doctor all day
The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department will be closed for 12 hours starting Thursday, Sept. 18 morning. Starting at 8 a.m., the ED will be without an onsite physician; however, nursin...
Sep 17, 2025

Minister Loewen tasked by premier to focus on growing economy, trade, and creating jobs
Premier Danielle Smith has sent Central Peace-Notley MLA and Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen a letter, tasking him with promoting the province's industries to drive investment, create jobs,...
Sep 17, 2025

Seven-year old from County of Grande Prairie in international contest for Youth Athlete of the Year
A seven-year-old girl from the County of Grande Prairie is a quarterfinalist for an online vote for Youth Athlete of the Year.Sadie Hanson races mini sprints at the Hythe Motor Speedway.Sadie's mom sa...
Sep 17, 2025

Alberta Next Panel stopping in Grande Prairie
The Alberta Next Panel will stop in Grande Prairie tonight (Wednesday, September 17).The town hall-style meeting will start at 6 p.m. and is scheduled to run for three hours. A location has not been a...
Sep 17, 2025

Brandt supporting local healthcare
The Maskwa Medical Centre received a donation from a local business last week.On Friday, Sept. 12, the new Brandt dealership in Grande Prairie held a kick-off event attended by multiple local dignitar...
Sep 16, 2025

NWP announces new intakes for Winter 2026 semester
Northwestern Polytechnic has added three additional programs to their Winter 2026 lineup.NWP's brand-new Information Technology Specialist Certificate will have it's first intake in 2026, along with t...
Sep 16, 2025