John Watson
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Alberta Hospitality Association calling for more transparent communication
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Officials with the County of Grande Prairie say they're disappointed after the City of Grande Prairie pushed Intermunicipal Collaboration...
UPDATE: Missing man located
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
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
A 10th death due to COVID-19 is being reported in the City of Grande Prairie. Alberta Health confirms the...
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Help keep GPRH newborns warm with blanket donations
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation is in need of more receiving blankets for newborns and preemies for the NICU.
Official municipal election results from across the region
The Municipal Election results are now official for both the City of Grande Prairie and The County.
GP Storm Tighty-Whitey toss set for Friday night
Tighty-Whitey toss is set to take place during the Grande Prairie Storm game tonight.
Business community celebrates regional standouts
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce celebrated the successes of businesses throughout the region on Thursday as they handed out their Awards of Distinction.
Valleyview RCMP arrest an individual who was recently released pending trial
Valleyview RCMP arrested and laid multiple weapon charges on a induvial who was already arrested earlier in the month involving a separate incident.Â
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