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General tariffs a “major threat” for Alberta forestry as additional softwood lumber duties loom: AFPA

Provincial Ethan Montague -
"Slightly perplexed"- that's the sense among Alberta's forestry leaders following the announcements out of the US that tariffs on the already highly disputed softwood lumber export industry are not considered "off the table."

U.S. finalizes Canadian softwood lumber duties

News Erica Fisher -
The U.S. Commerce Department has finalized the softwood lumber import duties it's imposing on several Canadian firms. Most producers...

Concerns growing over mounting lumber tariffs

News Erica Fisher -
The United States' new anti-dumping duties on softwood lumber has industry experts concerned. Co-chair of the Alberta Softwood Lumber...

Local concern about U.S. lumber tariffs

News Erica Fisher -
Peace Country politicians are deeply concerned about new tariffs imposed on Canadian lumber. U.S. President Donald Trump decided late...

Warkentin hopeful TPP can move forward without U.S.

News Erica Fisher -
President Donald Trump has formally pulled the U.S. out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Obama negotiated the 12-nation deal, but...

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Enjoy the water but be safe: Water safety tips from GP Technical Search and Rescue

Provincial
As the weather heats up and people look to cool down in the different bodies of water around Alberta, Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue is reminding everyone to keep safety in mind. 

All evacuation orders lifted in County of Grande Prairie

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

St. John Paul II graduate receives prestigious scholarship

Education
A Grande Prairie high school graduate is the recipient of a $100,000 scholarship for the next step in his education at the University of Calgary.

Evacuation area reduced in county, Kiskatinaw River wildfire remains classified as out of control

Fire
The County of Grande Prairie has reduced the Kiskatinaw River wildfire evacuation area, allowing those who live east of Range Road 132 to Range Road 130 between Township Road 710 and Township Road 740 to return home.

Swanavon students stir up community spirit during Lemonade Fundraiser

Community
Ahead of Lemonade Day on Saturday, Grande 1 students...
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