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Winter break extended for K-12 students in Alberta as COVID cases increase

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While the changes don't impact the majority of Grande Prairie students, their counterparts across Alberta will be getting...

New health measures, expanded booster program announced in Alberta

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New health measures are taking effect Christmas Eve as Alberta faces the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant....

First COVID-19 Omicron variant detected in Alberta

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It didn’t take long for Alberta to report its first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Only days after it...

Conditional sentence handed out in 2019 Fox Creek Amber Alert case

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A man sentenced in Grande Prairie this fall for his connection to an Amber Alert in 2019 has avoided...

As of Wednesday, Alberta parents can book first doses for kids between 5 and 11

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The first shipment of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids is now in Alberta. Premier Jason Kenney says more than...

Annual flu shot campaign opens in Alberta October 18th

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You can roll up your sleeve for a flu shot starting Monday. Alberta’s annual influenza immunization campaign is getting...

New app to scan vaccine QR codes launches in Alberta

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A new verification app, to check for proof of the COVID-19 vaccine, is now available for download in Alberta. Businesses...

COVID-19 contact tracing returning to Alberta schools after Thanksgiving

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The province announced new measures Tuesday in an effort to help slow and prevent COVID-19 transmission in schools. Classes...

Alberta hospitals to be protected from protests, blockades under Critical Infrastructure Defense Act

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Hospitals will soon be protected from protests and blockades. Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday that hospitals and certain health...

Pregnant women urged to get COVID-19 vaccine “as soon as possible”

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It’s strongly recommended that pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. Alberta Health Services says in...

Seniors, immunocompromised Albertans eligible for third COVID-19 vaccine dose

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Those most vulnerable to severe outcomes of COVID-19 will soon be eligible for a third dose of vaccine. Starting...

COVID measures in Alberta to be brought in line with other respiratory illnesses

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The shift has begun to bring COVID-19 measures in Alberta in line with other respiratory viruses. Starting July 29th, quarantine...

Provincal, Federal Government renew childcare funding agreement

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The province has announced a renewed childcare agreement between Alberta and the Federal Government that they believe will mean...

Province to start lifting remaining continuing care restrictions

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COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta's continuing care facilities are set to be lifted in two phases. The first phase...

First dose bookings need to pick up to fully reopen: Kenney

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It appears the demand for first doses has slowed in Alberta. According to Premier Jason Kenney, there are only...

Alberta reaches 60 per cent vaccine threshold for Stage 2 of reopening

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Only days after announcing its Open for Summer Plan, the province says we’ve already triggered Stage 2. As of...
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City asking residents to avoid “fish kill” concentration areas on local waterways

Fish & Wildlife
The city has put out a public advisory warning of what is known as a “fish kill,” currently taking place in sections of Bear Creek.

AHS warns of possible measles exposure locations in Grande Prairie

Health Care
A confirmed measles case has prompted an exposure warning in Grande Prairie.

Jumpstart inclusive playground set to transform Lion’s Park

Community
A new playground that is inclusive for all will be built at Lions Park.

Council increases funding to rebate program with surge in housing construction

GP City Hall
For the first time in a decade, the City of Grande Prairie is experiencing a surge in housing construction with $55.1 million in residential building permits recorded by the end of June. 

Road construction kicks off in Crystal Lake

Traffic & Closures
Drivers in Crystal Lake can expect to see construction in their neck of the woods for the next little while as crews have kicked off several projects in the area.
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