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Review finds major overhaul of temporary foreign worker program needed

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A review of Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program has prompted a call for major changes. They include ending the...

TFW Program overhaul to significantly affect Alberta: report

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A new report has added to the concern that Alberta will be one of the hardest hit provinces by...

TFW program change in Alberta only minor adjustment: Warkentin

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Earlier this week, news surfaced of changes that would mean some Temporary Foreign Workers in Alberta would get a...

Warkentin wants more permanent workers to move to Alberta

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During a meeting with local Temporary Foreign Workers last week, Peace River MP Chris Warkentin expressed that he'd like...

MP Warkentin meeting with local temporary foreign workers

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Local temporary foreign workers and their co-workers will be holding a peaceful gathering outside of Peace River MP Chris...

Free presentations for Temporary Foreign Workers

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Temporary Foreign Workers can take advantage of two free presentations this week at the Grande Prairie Centre for Newcomers. Those...

Minister Lukaszuk talking Temporary Foreign Workers in Grande Prairie

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With all of the controversy surrounding the Temporary Foreign Worker Program recently, Labour Minister Thomas Lukaszuk is making the...

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Sexsmith local cashes in $100K EXRTA ticket

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Group of Grande Prairie students host walkout in protest to alleged comments made by teacher

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A handful of youth in Grande Prairie held a walkout in protest of comments made by a teacher online. 

City launches after hours AI agent pilot program

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If you find yourself calling the City after hours, you can now get help from an AI voice assistant as part of a a new pilot program.

Advance voting open for 2026 Alberta referendum

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Advance voting for the Alberta referendum opened on Tuesday. 

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. 
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