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Grande Prairie fatal opioid overdose rate sees slight drop

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Grande Prairie still has the third highest rate of fatal opioid overdoses in Alberta. The latest report from Alberta...

New ambulance, more paramedics heading to Grande Prairie

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More paramedics and a new ambulance are coming to Grande Prairie. Health minister Sarah Hoffman confirmed Friday that the...

Grande Prairie now Alberta’s third worst city for fatal opioid overdoses

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The number of fatal opioid overdoses in Grande Prairie this year quadrupled over the spring. Despite that, the city...

Peace River seeing benefits of community paramedic

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Having a community paramedic in Peace River has so far been a success. That's the thinking of Alberta Health...

Grande Prairie sees drop in fatal fentanyl overdoses early in 2018

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Grande Prairie is no longer Alberta's worst city for fatal opioid overdoses. The province says there were three apparent...

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

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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

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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

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

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

Community
The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

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Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.
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