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2025 Federal Election, Grande Prairie: Incumbent Conservative MP Chris Warkentin maintains first place spot

Federal Election 2025 Ethan Montague -
The first peek at Grande Prairie’s vote count has been released- with Incumbent MP Chris Warkentin taking an early lead. 

Arnold Viersen heading back to Ottawa after Peace River-Westlock victory

Federal Election 2025 Ethan Montague -
The first peek at Peace River-Westlock’s vote count has been released, with incumbent Conservative MP Arnsold Viersen taking an early lead. 

Grande Prairie riding sees more than 19,000 ballots cast in early voting

Federal Election 2025 Kass Patterson -
Roughly 200,000 more Albertans cast their ballot during early voting during this election than the number of people who did during the 2021 election. 

GP Chamber of Commerce to host online all-candidates election forum on April 15th

Chamber of Commerce Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all-candidates federal election forum on April 15th. 

Canadians headed to the polls April 28

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Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Governor General this morning to officially dissolve parliament and launch a brief, 37-day campaign.

Nominations opened for County of Grande Prairie’s 2025 municipal election

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
The nomination period for the County of Grande Prairie's 2025 municipal election has officially begun, with the scheduled voting day set for October 20th. 

Tyler Olsen, Bill Smith, re-elected as Reeve and Deputy Reeve for MD of Greenview

MD of Greenview Ethan Montague -
The MD of Greenview has announced the re-election of Ward Nine Councillor Tyler Olsen as Reeve and Ward Eight Councillor Bill Smith as Deputy Reeve for the year. 

Todd Russell named Grande Prairie NDP candidate

News Erica Fisher -
Todd Russell will again be running for the NDP in the upcoming provincial election. He was picked by party...

Russell, Byers vying for Grande Prairie NDP nomination

News Erica Fisher -
Two familiar faces to the Grande Prairie community are seeking the nomination of the Alberta NDP. Both Todd Russell...

Alberta Party names Grande Prairie – Wapiti candidate

News Erica Fisher -
The Alberta Party has its first official candidate in the Grande Prairie region. Jason Jones was picked to represent...

Former Sexsmith councillor to run for mayor

News Emma Mason -
The new mayor of Sexsmith could be a former councillor. Sexsmith resident Ian Penner has resigned from his position...

Tracy Allard looking for Grande Prairie UCP nomination

News Erica Fisher -
A local businesswoman wants to be the United Conservative Party's candidate in the new Grande Prairie riding. Tim Hortons...

Todd Loewen acclaimed UCP nominee in Central Peace-Notley

News Erica Fisher -
Todd Loewen will be a United Conservative Party candidate in the next provincial election. The Grande Prairie-Smoky MLA will...

School board trustee positions up for grabs

News Erica Fisher -
As candidates running to represent their community in the 2017 municipal election make it official next week, so will...

County residents encouraged to consider run for council

News Erica Fisher -
Nomination day for the 2017 municipal election is fast approaching, and the County of Grande Prairie is encouraging all...

Premier Notley willing to work with new B.C. government

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Premier Rachel Notley says she will work with the leaders of all three major political parties in B.C. after...
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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

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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

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

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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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