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• How does the County of Grande Prairie plan on fighting rural crime?

  08-12-2023 21:25 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  These could include town halls, online surveys, open houses, and impromptu conversations between a councillor and community member to ensure as many people as possible are able to voice their concerns and ideas.
  
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• Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT)

  08-12-2023 00:43 via youtube.com
  
  
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• 5 people face charges following child exploitation investigation in Grande Prairie

  07-12-2023 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  Five people have been arrested following an investigation by ALERT following an increase in child sexual exploitation offences in Grande Prairie, Alta.
  
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• Grande Prairie man wins $100000 from Circle K scratch ticket - EverythingGP

  07-12-2023 00:03 via news.google.com
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• Explosion at west-side Grande Prairie car wash - contact with overhead heater, venting tank truck catches fire

  05-12-2023 05:26 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  
  Truck drivers are reminded that the Alberta Fire Code does not permit tank trucks inside buildings unless specific conditions are met.
  
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• 12-year-old archer targets gold in 2024 Alberta Winter Games

  05-12-2023 00:21
  
  One Grande Prairie youth has the home team advantage in next year's Alberta Winter Games.
  12-year-old Shantel Pelletier has been training hard and shooting sharp for half her life. The young archer says the sport is "in her blood," and the opportunity to show off her skills at a provincial level is validating.
  "My Dad has been doing it for like 30, or like 20 years, [and] he's the reason I got into archery," she says. "I was training against four other people [and] it was really cool to be hone
  
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• Northern Bottling Distributors pops Christmas season off with Coca-Cola donations

  04-12-2023 21:40
  
  Coca-Cola and Santa are making their annual appearance in Grande Prairie at the New Horizon Co-op to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Alberta.
  Northern Bottling Distributors has donated 1200 12-packs of Coca-Cola products for this year's House of Hope campaign to be available for purchase for $7 at the Co-op. Northern Bottling representative Kelly George says 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to Ronald McDonald House in Alberta.
  "They stay here in Alberta, and it sells out every year
  
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• County of Grande Prairie: Fire service awards ceremony

  04-12-2023 21:31 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  
  “We are proud to celebrate the dedicated men and women who have taken the oath to serve our communities."
  
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• 2024 Passionate Heart Awards nominations now open

  04-12-2023 19:59
  
  The Family and Community Support Services teams for County and City of Grande Prairie, along with the Towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, Wembley are now accepting nominees for the 18th Annual Passionate Heart Awards.
  The awards honour outstanding individuals as well as local organizations that significantly contribute to their community while enhancing social services in the region, as well as showing dedication to improving the quality of life for residents.
  According to the Passionate Heart Awar
  
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• RCMP issues safety tips for drivers following weekend snowfall

  04-12-2023 19:37
  
  Winter has arrived in the Grande Prairie region and the RCMP has issued a few safety tips to help motorists drive carefully in snowy conditions.
  According to RCMP Public Information Officer Corporal Mathew Howell, residents are encouraged to take a few simple steps this winter to ensure road safety for themselves, and those around them.
  Howell says swapping summer tires out for winters is the first step to take to make sure you're safe on icy roads.
  "One thing is make sure you have your winter
  
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• Greenview by-election announced to replace resigned councillor

  04-12-2023 18:01 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  
  On Nov. 29, Greenview announced a by-election to fill the spot, set for Feb. 21, with advanced voting on Feb. 15.
  
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• Fairview Emergency Department without physician for 24 hours starting Monday

  01-12-2023 23:33
  No physician will be on-site at the Fairview Heath Complex Emergency Department for 24 hours starting Monday morning. According to Alberta Health Services, the disruption will start at 7 a.m. on Monday, December 4th and is expected to end at 7 a.m. Tuesday, December 5th.
  However, the provincial health authority will cancel the disruption if sufficient coverage is found.
  Nursing staff will remain on-site to provide triage and assessments. EMS calls will be re-routed to surrounding facilities, in
  
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• County of Grande Prairie council highlights: Funds approved for regional hospital televisions

  01-12-2023 22:02 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  Due to significant installation delays, Council previously requested the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation develop a proposal to redirect a portion of the funds to provide television services.
  
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• Nitehawk Adventure Park fires up snow machines as temperatures cool off

  01-12-2023 19:41
  
  The snow machines are back up and running for the 2023/24 ski season at Nitehawk Adventure Park.
  According to Nitehawk General Manager Johnathan Clarkson, the machines are currently operating in full swing, pumping out 600 to 800 gallons of snow every minute, or around 1 million gallons per day. He says machines will continue to operate as long as conditions stay the same.
  "The temperatures are holding right now are holding well," he says. "We'll need about a week of straight snowmaking to get
  
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• County council approves $130K funding request for Hythe Athletics Association

  01-12-2023 19:40
  
  County of Grande Prairie Council approved the 2024 County Operating Assistance funding request from the Hythe Athletic Association.
  According to the county, $131,840 with a three percent escalator was approved for the HAA, and County Reeve Bob Marshall says most of the funding will go towards facility operations such as programming, minor maintenance, and utilities.
  "The funding request is going towards the operation of the facility, whatever they need to do to have the facility open for our mi
  
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• Local Grade 8 student donates more than 100 winter weather packages to homeless

  01-12-2023 00:02
  The holiday season just got a bit warmer for those in need in Grande Prairie as one Grade 8 student took it upon herself to make sure the city's street-engaged population stays warm over the holidays.
  13-year-old Gracelyn Karpiak, a student at Mother Teresa Catholic School, set out to collect toque and mitten donations over Halloween instead of trick or treating and managed to collect 104 toque packages, which each had a toque, a pair of wool socks, hand warmers, and a pair of gloves.
  Graclyn's
  
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• Capital Construction 2023

  30-11-2023 23:05 via youtube.com
  
  
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• $20K grant to support development of Peace Country female hockey program

  30-11-2023 22:21
  
  Beaverlodge Girls Hockey is focusing on continuing to grow and develop their program and players with the support of $20,000 from Hockey Alberta's Member Grant program.President Beaverlodge Girls Hockey, Christy Martin, says they are seeing and hearing from the provincial hockey organization that they are emphasizing the female-focused programs and their longevity as they grow in popularity and the girls have fun."That is the purpose of the sport: to have fun; they definitely want the competiti
  
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• County recognizes 31 Regional Fire Service award recipients at graduation ceremony

  30-11-2023 22:18
  
  The County of Grande Prairie celebrated the Regional Fire Service on November 29th to recognize "outstanding" service members and new graduates.
  According to the county, this year's ceremony saw 31 award recipients and 10 newly graduated additions to the fire service.
  Awards were given out in numerous categories. 11 members received the Alberta Emergency Services Medal and Service Bars, four received the Chief's Coin, five received the 10 Years of Service Award, and 11 received the 5 Years of S
  
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• Grande Prairie AMA announces virtual food drive partnership with Salvation Army

  30-11-2023 22:00
  
  The Alberta Motor Association has announced this year's holiday fundraising campaign to help address provincial food insecurity.
  This year, the AMA has set up a virtual food drive, where interested Albertans can shop at the online grocery store, select food items they wish to donate, and the equivalent value will be directed to their local food bank on their behalf.
  According to Jane Flower, Vice-President of Corporate Purpose for the AMA, 100% of donations from Grande Prairie will be donated t
  
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• Storm gear up for annual Teddy Bear toss

  30-11-2023 19:47
  
  It could be snow or rain falling outside, but inside Bonnetts Energy Centre, Teddy Bears will be in the forecast on December 10th.
  The Grande Prairie Storm's early December tilt against the Calgary Canucks will also be their annual Teddy Bear Toss Game. After the Storm score their first goal, fans can throw their cuddly donations on the ice, and all the plashed animals will be donated to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation. Executive Director Nicole Menzies says the annual game is n
  
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• Winter to start with a whimper as Grande Prairie experiences third-driest November in city history

  30-11-2023 19:30
  
  If you're looking forward to a white Christmas, you might be out of luck as Grande Prairie is currently experiencing its third-driest November ever with just two and a half centimetres of snowfall all month.
  According to Alysa Pederson, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist for Alberta, the Grande Prairie region is experiencing the second driest Fall in 90 years. She says the lack of precipitation is due to a "blocking pattern" preventing Pacific storm systems from penetrating the prairies this wi
  
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• Fairview Health Complex to be temporarily closed for 48 hours starting Thursday

  30-11-2023 00:07
  
  The Fairview Health Complex emergency department will be temporarily closed due to a lack of physician coverage from 7:00 a.m., Thursday, November 30th to 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2nd.
  Nurses will remain available in the emergency department to provide triage, assessments, and referrals for patients to alternate emergency departments in surrounding communities.
  Residents are asked to call 911 in case of emergency and EMS will remain available to the community and will be re-routed to sur
  
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• Suspects sought following alleged fraudulent bank transaction in Spirit River

  29-11-2023 22:43
  
  Police are looking to the public to try and track down a pair of suspects connected to what they're calling a fraudulent bank transaction in Spirit River.The Grande Prairie RCMP says they received a report about the alleged transaction on November 21st, but provided little in terms of details. The first of the suspects is described as a man, between 45 and 55 years old, standing approximately 5'4", weighing 210 pounds with short gray hear and a short salt and pepper beard. He was last seen wear
  
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• Alberta women’s shelters report domestic violence severity increases, higher risks for rural areas

  29-11-2023 22:42 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  
  Shelters answered 59,215 calls for help, a 12.5 percent increase from last year and the highest number of calls recorded by ACWS in the past decade.
  
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• Local equipment rental company donates $60,000 to six Peace Country charities

  29-11-2023 22:08
  
  Rentco Equipment Limited has announced a $60,000 donation for six Peace Country charities to celebrate Rentco's 60th anniversary in the region.
  The family-owned business has been in the Peace Country since 1963, and Rentco says the donation will be evenly distributed among the company's 6 locations in the Peace Region. Recipients of the donation include Camp Heal-A-Heart, Technical Search & Rescue, Men’s Shed, Ground Level Youth Centre in Peace River, Bulterys House in Dawson Cre
  
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• Grande Prairie Legion to hold third annual Christmas Craft Market

  29-11-2023 21:11
  
  The Grande Prairie Legion is hosting its third annual Christmas Craft Market to give residents the opportunity to get some last-minute Christmas shopping done while supporting locals.
  Event organizer Jamie Blois says the event gives craft enthusiasts a chance to show off their work without cutting into their bottom line.
  "It's something we do every year," she says. "It's an opportunity for vendors, we provide them with a space that's extremely inexpensive to come in and show off their wares."
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• Grande Prairie Public Library to host second annual Pajama Ball

  29-11-2023 20:27
  
  The Grande Prairie Public Library's annual Pajama Ball is returning for the second year in a row.
  On Saturday, December 16th from 1:00-4:00 p.m., pajama pals of all ages are invited to go out for an afternoon of cookie decorating, crafts, storytime, and even a live music performance by Juno-nominated children's performer Mary Lambert.
  GPPL Children's Program Coordinator Kate Renfree says the event saw over 200 children in attendance last year and serves as a break from the hustle and bustle of
  
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• Debolt residents have health concerns about annual brush pile burning

  29-11-2023 18:19 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  
  Recent burnings led to severe smoke settling in the hamlet of Debolt, leaving residents worried about the potential health impact.
  
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• PARDS receives $730 donation for safety cleaning

  29-11-2023 18:13
  
  Richmond Drycleaners is set to join the Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society's growing list of program sponsors after a $730 donation earlier this month.
  PARDS Executive Director Jennifer Douglas says Richmond has been a long-time supporter of the riding society with cleaning and operational services.
  "They decided to offer to keep all of our floormats clean, and keep everything safe covering up our wet floors heading into winter, so that's significant, and it's not something we had in ou
  
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• Helping Hands Adopt-a-Family campaign sees increase in need this year

  29-11-2023 18:11
  
  The Helping Hands Society of Grande Prairie is seeing an increased need for community support, with its Adopt-a-Family campaign reaching 380 families. Northreach Society Executive Director Dalyce Sather-McNabb says the organization had to close registration for the program early because they maxed out, with 80 more hampers needed this year than were handed out last year.
  McNabb says community support is needed to make the campaign work; whether it be by adopting an entire family and filling the
  
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• Beaverlodge gallery: Featuring print artists north

  28-11-2023 18:26 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  Admissions into the centre are always free, but donations are appreciated.
  
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• Peavey Mart charity initiative: Stop by Grande Prairie location to join in

  28-11-2023 18:23 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  
  “This initiative is dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable during critical times, and its success is a testament to community spirit and collective effort."
  
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• Grande Prairie events: National addictions awareness week

  22-11-2023 20:28 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  Here's a list of events taking place in Grande Prairie, Peace River, Fairview, St. Paul, Bonnyville and Cold Lake.
  
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• County of Grande Prairie: Old Bezanson archaeology project provides look into 1900s lifestyle

  22-11-2023 20:24 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  They’ve uncovered history from the early 1900s like residents diets, imported goods, Indigenous artifacts, and a possible illegal presence of alcohol during Alberta’s prohibition.
  
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• CCW | Budget Deliberations Day 3 (Full) | Grande Prairie | November 17, 2023

  22-11-2023 18:55 via youtube.com
  
  
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• AHS accepting toy donations instead of cash for parking tickets

  20-11-2023 23:08
  Again, this year, Grande Prairie residents can pay for parking tickets at Alberta Health Services facilities with toys instead of cash for the holiday season. Toy donations can be used to pay for tickets issued between November 6th and December 15th.
  “Last year was a huge success as we collected more than 470 toys province-wide,” says Nick Ternovatsky, Director of Parking at AHS. “Given its past success and positive reception, we are happy to launch it once again this holiday
  
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• Alouettes storm back in second half to hand Bombers second straight Grey Cup heartbreaker - Alberta Daily Herald Tribune

  20-11-2023 05:07 via news.google.com
  Alouettes storm back in second half to hand Bombers second straight Grey Cup heartbreaker  Alberta Daily Herald Tribune
  
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• 3.28 per cent property tax increase included in 2024 city budget

  18-11-2023 00:46
  Grande Prairie property owners can expect a 3.28 per cent residential property tax increase as the 2024 municipal budget was tentatively approved on Friday.
  Some of the largest investments from the city include $16.8 million for infrastructure like roads and bridges, including scheduled projects set to begin in the 2024 construction season. Mayor Jackie Clayton says, in addition to the road work in the heart of the municipality, a $20 million funding pledge from the province will also be alloca
  
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• Greenview councillor resigns - no reasons provided, no by-election

  16-11-2023 07:43 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  The M.D. of Greenview has not announced whether there will be a by-election following Councillor Duane Didow's resignation.The next municipal election is scheduled for October 2025.
  
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• Northwestern Polytechnic appoints new President and CEO

  15-11-2023 00:51
  Northwestern Polytechnic's Board of Governors has officially appointed a new President and CEO.
  Interim President and CEO Dr. Vanessa Sheane is set to take on the role in a full-time permanent capacity. Dr. Sheanne has been involved with NWP for over a decade, serving as a Dean, faculty association president, and a faculty member in the Department of Nursing Education.
  Board Chair Shawna Miller says Dr. Sheane's "deep roots" in the region contribute to her confidence in Dr. Sheane's leadership.
  
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• Grande Prairie Live Theatre: CD release performance by Andrew Collins Trio

  14-11-2023 20:31 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  “Blurring the lines between folk, newgrass, jazz, and chamber-oriented roots music, Collins and his cohorts have crafted a musical tapestry that bridges the worlds of literature, visual art, and music."
  
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• Family violence prevention month: Valleyview women’s drop-in support group

  14-11-2023 20:30 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  Between 2011 and 2021, 66 percent of gender-related homicides were committed by an intimate partner and 28 percent were committed by a family member.
  
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• Earthquake reported near Grande Prairie

  13-11-2023 00:49
  A magnitude 4 earthquake was reported near Grande Prairie at 3:07 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Earthquakes Canada says it was located 64 kilometres eastsoutheast of the city at a depth of 10 kilometres.
  The location was at a latitude of 54.73 north and longitude of 118.14 west. Earthquakes Canada says there are so far no reports of damage, and none would be expected.The post Earthquake reported near Grande Prairie appeared first on My Grande Prairie Now.
  
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• LEAF NOTES: Deal for defenceman easier said than done - Alberta Daily Herald Tribune

  12-11-2023 01:56 via news.google.com
  LEAF NOTES: Deal for defenceman easier said than done  Alberta Daily Herald Tribune
  
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• Fairview Emergency Department without physician for 24 hours starting Tuesday

  11-11-2023 00:47
  
  No physician will be on-site at the Fairview Heath Complex Emergency Department for 24 hours starting Tuesday morning. According to Alberta Health Services, the disruption will start at 7 a.m. on November 14th and is expected to end at 7 a.m. November 15th.
  However, the provincial health authority will cancel the disruption if sufficient coverage is found.
  Nursing staff will remain on-site to provide triage and assessments. EMS calls will be re-routed to surrounding facilities, including t
  
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• Beaverlodge fire truck food drive to support Christmas Hampers

  10-11-2023 22:35
  
  The Beaverlodge Fire Department's engine truck will have its loudspeaker on and siren going at the end of the month as department members, along with volunteers, collect donations for the the town's Christmas Hamper and Food Bank.
  Program Coordinator for Beaverlodge Family and Community Support Services Reanna Stockman says the annual Firetruck Food Round Up is a positive around the holiday season, as the donations collected go back to the community when holiday hampers are handed out.
  "The Bea
  
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• Grande Prairie economic region sees month-over-month unemployment dip

  10-11-2023 21:44
  
  The number of people unemployed in the economic region that includes Grande Prairie saw a dip from September to October. According to the latest numbers from Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate for the Athabasca – Grande Prairie – Peace River region was 5.1 per cent in October, down from the 6.1 reported the previous month.
  Compared to October 2022, the number of people unemployed in the economic region saw a 0.1 per cent year-over-year boost.
  Across Alberta, the unemploym
  
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• Temporary disruption at Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department

  10-11-2023 21:07 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  
  If coverage is found, disruptions may be cancelled. We will continue to keep you updated about any temporary hour adjustments to the local emergency department.
  
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• Stories that Speak: Story Time with an Elder – November 2023

  10-11-2023 19:44 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  
  Stories have a special kind of magic: they help us know who we are and who we can be, they bring ideas to life, they help us build empathy, and they build bridges across generations and cultures.
  
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