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Crime Stoppers tip leads to drug bust

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Drugs and cash have been seized from a suspected drug house in Grande Prairie. RCMP says its investigation was...

Grande Prairie left high and dry by cannabis shortage

News Erica Fisher -
It may be even longer than expected before people can legally buy weed in Grande Prairie. The province says...

AGLC awards Grande Prairie’s first cannabis retail licence

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Just less than a month after legalization, a shop in Grande Prairie has been approved for a cannabis retail...

First northern Alberta pot shop to open in Peace River

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The Town of Peace River looked poised to be home to the first cannabis retail store in northern Alberta....

Opening date of GP’s first cannabis store still hazy

News Erica Fisher -
Just when a pot shop will open up in Grande Prairie is still unclear. Earlier this month, Alberta Gaming...

Public cannabis consumption banned in Beaverlodge

News Erica Fisher -
While recreational weed is now legal, you'll have a hard time finding anyone smoking it in Beaverlodge. Like most...

Medical marijuana clinic to stay open after legalization

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Grande Prairie will still have a medical marijuana clinic even after the drug is legalized. While Leaf Wise plans...

Permit needed for pot plants in Sexsmith

News Erica Fisher -
Cannabis users in Sexsmith will have to keep it private. Like many other municipalities in Alberta, the town has...

Cap on cannabis retail licences removed

News Emma Mason -
There is now no limit on the number of marijuana retail stores in the city. Council voted unanimously to...

Prospective pot shops chosen through lottery

News Erica Fisher -
The first 15 companies to be considered for a cannabis retail business licence in Grande Prairie have been chosen....

Deadline for cannabis retail applications Friday afternoon

News Erica Fisher -
Potential cannabis retailers have until 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon to get their applications into the City of Grande Prairie....

City councillor raises cannabis concerns

News Tricia Kindleman -
As marijuana legalization looms there are still questions lingering in the minds of many, including one Grande Prairie city...

Suspected grow op near Peace River busted

News Erica Fisher -
320 pot plants have been seized from a suspected grow op south of Peace River. Peace Regional RCMP searched...

Last day for city cannabis legalization survey Wednesday

News Erica Fisher -
Wednesday is the last day for Grande Prairie residents to weigh in on how the city should approach marijuana...

Aurora Cannabis CCO highlights pot possibilities

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie has opportunities to get into the marijuana industry. Chief Corporate Officer for Aurora Cannabis Cam Battley spoke...

Warkentin hopeful for further delays to legal pot

News Erica Fisher -
Chris Warkentin isn't holding much hope about the delay in marijuana legalization. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the TVA...
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Medical camp hopes encourages students to pursue career as a doctor

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