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Greenview joins Pincher Creek in declaring agricultural disaster

MD of Greenview Kass Patterson -
Drought conditions and a severe grasshopper infestation have resulted in the MD of Greenview declaring an agricultural disaster for the livestock industry. 

Broken Tine Orchard’s Alde family recognized as County of GP’s 2025 Farm Family of the Year

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie has recognized Kreg and Lee-Anne Alde, the owners of Broken Tine Orchard, as the 2025 Farm Family of the Year. 

County encourages nominations for 2025 Farm Family of the Year award as deadline fast approaches

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
County residents only have a few more days to nominate their picks for the County of Grande Prairie's 2025 Farm Family of the Year award. 

Province warns against crop burning as wildfire hazard increases

News Erica Fisher -
Producers around the Peace country are still dealing with unharvested crops due to wet fields, but the province is...

MLA Drysdale pushing for faster handling of unharvested acreage claims

News Erica Fisher -
There are reportedly at least a million unharvested acres of farm land in Alberta due to wet fields, and...

Explore local food and farms during Alberta Open Farm Days

News Erica Fisher -
Two local farms are opening their gates for this year's Alberta Open Farm Days. From 10 a.m. to 2...

Entire Agriculture Financial Services board fired over expense claims

News Erica Fisher -
The provincial government has fired the entire board of directors of the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation after looking into...

Warkentin pushes science-based assessments in China

News Erica Fisher -
Chris Warkentin has come back from China with a greater understanding of international trade opportunities. The Grande Prairie -...

NDP moving forward with Bill 6 working groups

News Justine Kelsie -
The Alberta government will be seeking feedback from residents during the next phase of consultations for Bill 6. Minister...

Grande Prairie Ritchie Bros. auction attracts nearly 5,000 bidders

News Erica Fisher -
Every item at Thursday's Ritchie Bros. auction Grande Prairie sold without a minimum bid or reserve price. More than...

Peace Country Classic Agri-show welcomes new activities

News Justine Kelsie -
Another year of agriculture at the Peace Country Agri-show kicks off today in Evergreen park with the same classic...

Bill 6 passed in Alberta legislature

News Erica Fisher -
Bill 6 has passed third reading in the Alberta legislature by a vote of 44 to 29. The controversial...

Rally against Bill 6 in Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
UPDATE: Organizers say a petition against Bill 6 will be available for signing between 7 and 9 p.m. tonight...

Jobs, Finance ministers comment on response to Bill 6

News Erica Fisher -
Following a spirited town hall in Grande Prairie yesterday, Minister of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour Lori Sigurdson has...

Peace region farmers angry with new farm and ranch legislation

News Jenny Oatway -
A request for the Alberta NDP to withdraw its proposed bill for farm and ranch worker safety was met with...

Warkentin named Opposition critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin has been named to interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose's shadow cabinet. He...
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County set to host Annual Open House next month

Community
A new date has been set for the County of Grande Prairie’s 13th Annual Open House. 

City launches urban forest strategy to bolster future greenspaces

GP City Hall
Grande Prairie city councillors have approved an Urban Forest Strategy to help protect and expand the city’s green spaces for future generations.

Another potential measles exposure site in Grande Prairie as provincial case totals climb

Health Care
Another confirmed case of the measles in Grande Prairie has prompted an exposure warning from Alberta Health Services.

Charges laid after fuel truck theft in Grande Prairie

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A central Alberta man is facing a slew of charges after a police chase involving a stolen fuel truck.

Greenview joins Pincher Creek in declaring agricultural disaster

MD of Greenview
Drought conditions and a severe grasshopper infestation have resulted in the MD of Greenview declaring an agricultural disaster for the livestock industry. 
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