Tag: Alberta

Healthcare, schools, infrastructure top Alberta’s $9.4B deficit budget

Provincial Kass Patterson -
The Alberta government is projecting a $9.4‑billion deficit for the 2026‑27 fiscal year, higher than originally forecast last year.

Alberta police funding changes add pressure on municipalities: Alberta Municipalities

Provincial Kass Patterson -
The president of the Alberta Municipalities board said the province’s new police funding model could add to a growing financial burden for municipalities.

Province looks to incentivize future teachers to stay local

Education Thomas Robertson -
Future Grande Prairie teachers could be granted up to $18,000 if they agree to work in the Peace Region for at least three years.

Treaty 8 Grand Chief warns no development will proceed without consultation

Provincial Kass Patterson -
Treaty 8 Nation chiefs are calling on the federal and Alberta governments to correct what they say was a unilateral decision in signing a memorandum of understanding on a possible pipeline to the West Coast.

All evacuation orders lifted in County of Grande Prairie

Fire Kass Patterson -
The County of Grande Prairie has lifted all evacuation orders that were in place because of the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. 

GP Composite celebrates provincial funding bump, enters design phase for new expansion

Community Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Public School Division has announced a significant funding dump from the Government of Alberta to facilitate the design phase of a "major addition" to Grande Prairie Composite Highschool. 

Cold Shot busses no longer providing service between Grande Prairie, FSJ

Business Ethan Montague -
"Skyrocketing" costs, inflation, and reduced ridership have forced Cold Shot rural busses to remove service between Grande Prairie and Fort St. John. 

Funding for St. Thomas More replacement school in Fairview included in provincial budget

Education Ethan Montague -
Alberta's Budget 2025 includes funding for several new school projects for communities outside of Calgary and Edmonton, including two in the Grande Prairie region. 

Large load impacting travel between GP and Edmonton from March 8th to the 11th

Traffic & Closures Ethan Montague -
Drivers travelling around the Grande Prairie area are being advised of a large, slow-moving load moving north from Edmonton that is expected to cause delays in the coming days. 

County encourages residents to read up on provincial cold safety tips

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to be mindful of what to do if they find themselves in a predicament this winter. 

Newbies welcome during Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance’s “Hook, Fish, and Learn” event

Community Ethan Montague -
The Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance is hosting a community fishing day on February 15th. 

Camp Tamarack among five charities selected for $50K accessibility grants

Community Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie's Camp Tamarack is among five Alberta charities selected by Birdies for Kids to receive a $50K Champion Grant to expand access for youth with disabilities.

GP Sport Connection accepting nominations for 2025 Northwest Alberta Sport Excellence Awards

Sports Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Northwest Alberta Sport Excellence Awards. 

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

Community
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

Community
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

Community
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

Community
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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