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Earth Day festivities planned across Grande Prairie region

Community Ethan Montague -
Green thumbs from around the region will have the chance to celebrate their love of nature during the City and County of Grande Prairie's Earth Day festivities on April 26th. 

City of GP encourages residents to keep trees healthy through the cold season

Community Ethan Montague -
The City of Grande Prairie has issued a few tips for residents to keep the urban forest healthy through the winter. 

City encourages wintertime tree pruning to reduce elm bark beetle population come spring

GP City Hall Ethan Montague -
City crews were hard at work last week pruning elm trees in Jubilee Park as part of their annual winter pruning program, and the city is encouraging residents to prune their own trees and shrubs before the weather warms up. 

County of Grande Prairie offering shelterbelt program for the second year after successful pilot project

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie's 2025 Shelterbelt Program will go live on December 3rd.

Ash trees threatened by tiny insect

News Erica Fisher -
Grande Prairie is again dealing with an invasion of cottony psyllid. The invasive insect is hurting the health of...

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City launches after hours AI agent pilot program

Community
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

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. 
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