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Grande Prairie MP-elect suspects Canadians will be back to the polls “within a matter of months”

MP-Elect Chris Warkentin says it's "likely" Canadians will head back to the polls sooner than later, despite the dust from election day barely beginning to settle. 

GP911 investigating service disruptions to ensure “transparency” and “accountability”

9-1-1 services for Northern Alberta have returned- now fully and independently operational. 

Lucky number seven: Warkentin projected winner in Grande Prairie

Incumbent Conservative MP for Grande Prairie Chris Warkentin is projected to win back his seat for the seventh consecutive time.

2025 Federal Election, Grande Prairie: Incumbent Conservative MP Chris Warkentin maintains first place spot

The first peek at Grande Prairie’s vote count has been released- with Incumbent MP Chris Warkentin taking an early lead. 

Arnold Viersen heading back to Ottawa after Peace River-Westlock victory

The first peek at Peace River-Westlock’s vote count has been released, with incumbent Conservative MP Arnsold Viersen taking an early lead. 

PRSD closes Dixonville School citing “sustainability” and “declining enrollment”

The Peace River School Division Board of Trustees has made the decision to close Dixonville School, effective June 30th, 2025. 

UPDATE: 9-1-1 service in Northwestern Alberta returns through partner agencies, Telus continues investigation

GP911 is experiencing "technical difficulties" that has resulted in an outage of 9-1-1 services for most of Northwestern Alberta. 

More than 100 participate in NWP-hosted multi-agency mass casualty event

NWP, along with numerous community partners came together for a mass casualty training event on April 24th, ending the school year with a bang, and establishing connections between prospective workers and potential future employers. 

County crews begin street sweeping, parking restrictions active in some neighbourhoods

Street sweepers are operating throughout the County of Grande Prairie, with a focus on the neighbourhoods of Wedgewood, Taylor Estates, and Maple Ridge in the coming days. 

PRSD announces nominee for 2025 Edwin Parr Award

The Peace River School Division has announced their pick for the Edwin Parr Award.

City hopes for minimal impacts to traffic during signal repairs, maintenance work

The City of Grande Prairie has released its schedule for traffic signal maintenance throughout the summer. 

GP Storm shifting focus to Centennial Cup after tough fought finals loss against Calgary

The Grande Prairie Storm's electric season has finally come to an end, with a second place finish after a tough fought loss to the Calgary Canucks in the finals. 

Grande Prairie’s Keith Moore among 2025 Inclusion Alberta award winners

Inclusion Alberta has announced the winners of the 2025 Inclusion Alberta Awards.

Professional Bull Riding returns to Grande Prairie for Peace Country Invitational

Grande Prairie is set to host its sixth Professional Bull Riders Canada's Elite Cup Series event during the PBR Peace Country Invitational at Bonnetts Energy Centre on September 27th. 

RCMP seeking public assistance in locating missing 36-year-old

The Grande Prairie RCMP are seeking help from the public in finding a missing 36-year-old. 

Fox Creek, Alberta mycologists exploring options to make Alberta spore resilient to wildfires

The Town of Fox Creek, along with several partners, is exploring a new option to build resilience in Alberta's forests with hopes to keep the province out of truffle as wildfires continue to pose a threat during the warm season. 
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Grande Prairie MP-elect suspects Canadians will be back to the polls “within a matter of months”

MP-Elect Chris Warkentin says it's "likely" Canadians will head back to the polls sooner than later, despite the dust from election day barely beginning to settle. 

GP911 investigating service disruptions to ensure “transparency” and “accountability”

9-1-1 services for Northern Alberta have returned- now fully and independently operational. 

City extends Barrier-Free Grant applications until end of 2025

Businesses interested in taking part in the city's Barrier-Free...

Police search for witnesses, surveillance footage in connection with multiple mail thefts

Grande Prairie RCMP is hoping the public can help...

Grande Prairie Mounties seize drugs, cash and weapons seized from homes in Pinnacle, Lakeland

An investigation continues after police in the city seized...
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