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Criminal trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Pat King begins with not guilty plea
As his criminal trial got underway Monday, "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King pleaded not guilty to a list of nine charges related to the major protest that paralyzed downtown Ottawa in 2022.King was...
May 13, 2024

Light rain expected to help Fort McMurray wildfire as Grande Prairie blaze to grow
Crews battling a wildfire outside Fort McMurray, are expecting a little help from the weather.READ: Environment Canada warns parts of Alberta have poor air quality as wildfires ragePredicted light sho...
May 13, 2024

County of Grande Prairie shares Wildfire Update #11
The County of Grande Prairie has provided another update on the ongoing wildfire situation. No new information was given on the Vahalla fire, however, the county says the perimeter at the Teepee Creek...
May 13, 2024

4-H Achievement Days underway
Monday, May 13 is a big day for the Bezanson and Kleskun 4-H Multi Clubs.They are hosting their Achievement Day today at Evergreen Park.Organizers say the participants and their cattle are safe, even ...
May 13, 2024

City of Grande Prairie seeking Requests for Expressions of Interest to create monument for Treaty 8 signing anniversary
The City of Grande Prairie is seeking a Request for Expressions of Interest from artists to create a monument to celebrate the 125 anniversary of the Treaty 8 signing. Interested parties can submit up...
May 13, 2024

UPDATE: Grande Prairie's special air quality statement back in effect
The special air quality statement in effect for the northwestern Alberta area was lifted earlier. However, Environment Canada put it back in place today at 12:30 p.m. The air quality statement went in...
May 13, 2024

NDP Leadership Candidate Gil McGowan suspends campaign
The leadership race for the Alberta NDP has thinned out yet again. Candidate Gil McGowan has announced his formal farewell to his campaign, but not to the political party.The Alberta Federation of Lab...
May 13, 2024

Fire guard complete on both Teepee Creek and Valhalla wildfires
County of Grande Prairie officials say that work done overnight Sunday to tackles the Teepee Creek and Valhalla wildfires was successful. The County urges residents to download and sign up for the new...
May 13, 2024

County wildfire update
Teepee Creek WildfireCounty officials say the Teepee Creek Wildfire has about 90 per cent of the fire guard completed around the perimeter.Night vision helicopters flew overnight Sunday, along with wi...
May 13, 2024

City of Grande Prairie lifts gravel road weight ban
The City of Grande Prairie has lifted its gravel road bans.Effective Monday, May 13, gravel roads will return to 100 per cent axle weight loading, 24 hours per day, unless otherwise posted.Gravel bans...
May 13, 2024