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Alberta Hospitality Association calling for more transparent communication

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The owner of a Grande Prairie restaurant is one of several across the province urging Alberta's government to allow...

Chamber of Commerce calling for transparent provincial reopening plan

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The Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce is asking the provincial government to outline a plan that would...

Tribunal rules noose hung in hospital unprofessional conduct

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The hanging of a noose by a surgeon in the QEII Hospital has been found to be unprofessional conduct....

20 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Grande Prairie

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Alberta Health Services is reporting 20 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 recoveries in the City of Grande Prairie...

Grande Prairie RCMP seize counterfeit cash, IDs, stolen documents

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Several charges have been laid by Grande Prairie RCMP after the theft of money from an ATM at a...

PWPSD receives $56K for Community School Liaison Counsellor services

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Two grants totaling $56,000 are being made to the Peace Wapiti Public School Division to offset the costs of...

Seven new COVID-19 cases, nine recoveries recorded in Grande Prairie

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Alberta Health Services is reporting seven new cases of COVID-19 and nine recoveries in the City of Grande Prairie...

Dog attack victim calls for awareness of utility worker rights

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The victim of a dog attack in Grande Prairie hopes her traumatic experience will lead to more people being...

Peace River, Valleyview Tim Hortons selling donuts for Mighty Max

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The Tim Hortons in Valleyview and Peace River are raising money to help fund a Zolgesmsa treatment for Mighty...

Women of Influence 2021 awards to be held virtually

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Nominations for the 2021 Women of Influence Awards in Grande Prairie are now open. The annual ceremony recognizes women...

Outbreaks in Grande Prairie on the decline

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Facilities in Grande Prairie with an active outbreak status are beginning to see a decline in active cases. According...

Two flights between Grande Prairie and Calgary carried passenger with COVID-19

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Two flights between Grande Prairie and Calgary on January 2nd are confirmed to have carried a passenger who tested...

City, County of Grande Prairie moving to arbitrated ICF resolution in spring

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Officials with the County of Grande Prairie say they're disappointed after the City of Grande Prairie pushed Intermunicipal Collaboration...

UPDATE: Missing man located

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UPDATE: The Grande Prairie RCMP says 36-year-old Peter Portlock has been found safe and unharmed. Grande Prairie RCMP are asking...

11th COVID-19 death, nine new cases recorded in Grande Prairie

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An 11th death due to COVID-19 is being reported in the City of Grande Prairie. Alberta Health confirms the...

10th COVID-19 death in Grande Prairie, 11 new cases recorded

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A 10th death due to COVID-19 is being reported in the City of Grande Prairie. Alberta Health confirms the...
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City launches after hours AI agent pilot program

Community
If you find yourself calling the City after hours, you can now get help from an AI voice assistant as part of a a new pilot program.

Advance voting open for 2026 Alberta referendum

Community
Advance voting for the Alberta referendum opened on Tuesday. 

Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

Community
The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

Community
The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

Community
The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 
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