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Storm lose in Whitecourt

The Storm lost their second game of the week to the Wolverines Friday night, dropping a 4-2 decision in Whitecourt.Treysen Miller and Will Harris had the Storm goals.Whitecourt won 2-0 in Grande Prair...

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UPDATE: Wind warnings ended for northwestern Alberta

UPDATE Sunday 2: The wind warnings for northwestern Alberta, along with most other areas of the province, have ended.Environment Canada still has wind warnings in place for some areas of southern Albe...

Pattison Media Mar 07, 2026

Team Alberta North full of Peace Region locals heading into Arctic Games

The Arctic Winter Games will begin on Sunday, Mar. 9, in Whitehorse, Yukon, and run through the end of the week. The games, held every two years, were last hosted by Alaska in 2024, and saw Team Alber...

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Spring ahead this weekend

Daylight Saving Time will start at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8.People can set any clocks that don't reset themselves ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night.Fire officials say the time char...

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Hockey, curling, ski hills this weekend

StormThe Storm are in Whitecourt Friday night. Face-off time is set for 7 p.m.The Wolverines won 2-0 in Grande Prairie Tuesday night and are five points up on the second-place Storm in the North Divis...

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Alberta launches new wildfire mitigation strategy

As wildfire season begins, the province says it is launching a new mitigation strategy.A release notes the strategy aligns with the national Canadian Wildland Fire Prevention and Mitigation Strategy, ...

Pattison Media Mar 06, 2026 Fire activity on WWF023 (Whitecourt Forest Area) on May 13, 2023. (Image Credit: Alberta Wildfire)

Fireworks lighting up Grimshaw skies March 7

The Town of Grimshaw is advising residents a fireworks show will be taking place Saturday, March 7.The light show is celebrating the Alberta Pond Hockey championships, taking place this weekend at the...

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Eastlink utility work to impact traffic in Arbour Hills area Mar. 9-Apr.11

Commuters travelling through the Arbour Hills area can expect delays as a multi-week project kicks off Monday, Mar. 9.Crews will be conducting underground utility work along the east and west sections...

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City honours 2026 Women of Influence Awards winners

Five local women have been honoured for their achievements, leadership, and dedication to their craft during a celebration.The City of Grande Prairie's 2026 Women of Influence Awards event was held at...

Pattison Media Mar 06, 2026 Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton presenting at 2026 Women of Influence Awards luncheon on March 5, 2026. (Image Credit: City of Grande Prairie)

2026 Pond Hockey Championships taking place a Mile Zero Regional Multiplex Mar. 6-8

The Alberta Pond Hockey championships will be taking place indoors this weekend at the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex in Grimshaw.Multiple teams of four will be going head-to-head in a celebration of ho...

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