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Winter break extended for K-12 students in Alberta as COVID cases increase
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
Only days after announcing its Open for Summer Plan, the province says we’ve already triggered Stage 2. As of...
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La Glace fire dog celebrates birthday with the community
The LaGlace county fire department had a paw-full amount of fun on Friday as the celebrated the birthday of one of their own.
Legion hosted First Responders Appreciation Day returns September 13th
You can give a tip of the hat to...
City wrapping up road rehabilitation work in several areas across Grande Prairie
Construction crews will be in several locations across Grande Prairie as they're looking to finish up various bits of road rehabilitation work while the weather cooperates.
Air quality warning remains as fire smoke forecast until mid-week
An air quality warning remains in place for the Grande Prairie region, after wildfire smoke began blanketing the region on Sunday.
GPES charging up knowledge on bylaws for e-bikes, scooter devices
Those who enjoy scooting around the city are reminded to keep the City of Grande Prairie's bylaws in mind.
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