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Grande Prairie MP-elect suspects Canadians will be back to the polls “within a matter of months”

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MP-Elect Chris Warkentin says it's "likely" Canadians will head back to the polls sooner than later, despite the dust from election day barely beginning to settle. 

Local MP Chris Warkentin speaks on Grande Prairie stabbing involving children

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Grande Prairie MP Chris Warkentin has issued a statement following Alice Michael Attwood's release from custody after stabbing two of their children. 

Warkentin concerned about carbon tax on farmers

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Farmers in the Peace country are being unfairly hurt by the carbon tax. That's the argument Grande Prairie -...

Warkentin looking for action after Trans Mountain pipeline ruling

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Chris Warkentin says the federal government needs to do something right away to deal with regulatory uncertainty from the...

Politicians looking for action after Trans Mountain suspension

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Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin is urging the federal government to take more action when it comes...

UPDATED: Canada excluded from U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs

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UPDATE: Canada and Mexico have been given an indefinite exclusion on aluminum and steel tariffs. Donald Trump signed them...

MP Warkentin laments lack of pipelines in federal budget speech

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Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin is disappointed the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion was left out of the...

Warkentin worried Trans Mountain pipeline will suffer Energy East’s fate

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Grande Prairie's representative in Ottawa says it's time for the federal government to intervene in the pipeline feud. Grande...

Warkentin hopeful for further delays to legal pot

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Chris Warkentin isn't holding much hope about the delay in marijuana legalization. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the TVA...

Energy East cancellation deals a “devastating blow” to industry: Warkentin

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Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin has called TransCanada's decision to halt the Energy East pipeline a "devastating...

Andrew Scheer keeps Warkentin on CPC leadership team

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Andrew Scheer is keeping Chris Warkentin around. The new leader of the federal Conservative Party has asked Warkentin to...

Concerns growing over mounting lumber tariffs

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

MP Warkentin cheers Andrew Scheer as Conservative leader

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Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin says he has confidence in the new leader of the Conservative Party...

Local concern about U.S. lumber tariffs

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

“Next to nothing” for Peace country in federal budget: Warkentin

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It should come as no surprise, but Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin is not happy with the...

MP Warkentin looking for deal with UK after CETA ratified

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A new poll suggests many Canadians are happy about trade deal with the European Union, and you can count...
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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. 

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

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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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