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• Teepee Creek fire guard 90 per cent completed, crews in Valhalla shift efforts to extinguish the fire

  13-05-2024 14:57
  
  Alberta Wildfire will be in the skies tonight operating a night vision helicopter between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. as they continue operating on the wildfire near Teepee Creek.
  Alongside the night vision helicopter, a wildfire crew, municipal firefighters, and heavy equipment will be operating to secure the perimeter hotspots.
  Crews have completed 90 per cent of the fire guard around the perimeter of the blaze and additional crews and equipment from the MD of Greenview, the City of Grande Prairi
  
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• Province invests $30,000 in Beaverlodge FCSS during Seniors’ Week

  06-06-2024 22:24
  
  The Provincial Government is continuing to make investments in the senior care sector during Seniors’ Week. 
  The most recent investment is a $30,000 funding bump for Beaverlodge FCSS to expand in-home services for seniors. Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Ron Wiebe says the investment comes through Healthy Aging Alberta and marks a significant step in community and home supports available for Beaverlodge seniors. 
  “This funding will help give seniors the supports they need to liv
  
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• Construction season officially underway in the County of Grande Prairie

  06-06-2024 22:18
  
  It’s going to be a busy summer as construction season ramps up across the County of Grande Prairie. 
  Around $33 million is being invested in road and bridge projects across the county in response to feedback from residents who identified roads as a top priority during the 2023 Citizen Satisfaction Survey conducted by the county. 
  The bold move to dedicate 30 per cent of the county’s $110 million capital budget will also see the wrapping up of carry-over projects from recen
  
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• Council lists City on 99 building for sale

  06-06-2024 21:11
  
  During city council's most recent Monday night meeting, the decision to list the City on 99 facility for sale was approved.
  The facility will be listed for a maximum of five months, which Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton says will give council ample time to see if there is any interest from potential buyers.
  "It's empty and there are potential uses for it; however, council is interested to see if anyone wants to buy it," she says.
  The decision was made in response to the recent purchase of C
  
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• GP Pride marks eighth annual rainbow crosswalk painting

  06-06-2024 19:53
  
  Pride Week in Grande Prairie just celebrated the long-standing tradition of repainting the rainbow crosswalk near Montrose Cultural Centre.
  Grande Prairie Pride Society President Erica Fisher describes the day as one that the society looks forward to all year, as the painting marks an important reminder of inclusivity and celebration in Grande Prairie.
  "This is done thanks to the help of so many volunteers, we have so many sponsors from the community who help sponsor the cost of the paint, we h
  
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• County of Grande Prairie donates funds to purchase nearly 300 televisions for GP Regional Hospital rooms

  06-06-2024 19:12
  
  The County of Grande Prairie has donated the funds to purchase nearly 300 televisions for patient rooms, common areas, and the cancer treatment chairs in the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
  The donation was part of a larger gift made to the hospital, and Grande Prairie County Reeve Bob Marshall says everyone will benefit from televisions at the hospital.
  "Everyone in our region will be using Grande Prairie Regional Hospital for whatever their medical needs are," he says. "From a mental health
  
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• Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton “optimistic” she will be elected to represent the Peace Country on FCM Board of Directors

  06-06-2024 15:53
  
  Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton has announced she will be running for a spot on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors.
  The Mayor will be gunning for one of two Alberta urban seats on the FCM to represent the Peace Country at a federal level.
  Clayton says having a seat on the FCM will not only benefit the city but the Peace Region and Alberta as a whole.
  "Having someone on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to share concerns of this region and really to have som
  
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• AHS issues tips for toys during Safe Kids Week

  06-06-2024 15:48
  
  Alberta Health Services' annual child safety initiative to mark Safe Kids Week is underway and AHS has issued a few tips for parents to stay aware of toy safety guidelines for children.
  To start, AHS says parents should always check labels for safety warnings and test if a toy is a choking hazard. Officials say if a toy or toy part can fit through a cardboard toilet paper roll, it should be considered a choking hazard for children under three years old.
  Additionally, parents are recommended to
  
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• Grande Prairie Mayor proclaims June 15th as annual Lemonade Day

  06-06-2024 15:40
  
  Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton proclaimed June 15th as the annual celebration of entrepreneurship among youth- Lemonade Day.
  Lemonade Day has been a long-standing tradition in Grande Prairie for the past few years, and while lemonade stands tend to be overlooked as an education tool for youth, Mayor Clayton says Lemonade Day means so much more.
  "Lemonade Day is a great day in our community," she says. "Really it's an opportunity for youth to learn about having a business, sourcing supplies
  
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• Local student wins provincial Bus Safety Week art contest

  05-06-2024 23:41
  
  A local Grade Five student has taken home the first prize in the Student Transportation Association of Alberta's School Bus Safety Week art contest.
  During the contest, Kindergarten to Grade Six students from around the province designed posters showcasing this year's theme- "The Bus Rules."
  Brynley Dickenson, a student from Ridgevalley School placed first in the Grade Five category and is the first RVS student to win the contest. She says she is "very excited" about winning.
  "As a bus rider I
  
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• Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED closed for 48 hours this week

  05-06-2024 23:40
  
  The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily closed for a period of 48 hours due to the inability to secure physician coverage.
  Between 8:00 a.m. June 5th and 8:00 a.m. June 7th, the ED will be closed to residents; however, AHS says nursing staff will remain on-site to provide triage, assessments, and referrals for patients to alternate emergency departments in surrounding communities.
  In case of emergency, residents are asked to call 9-1-1 as EMS remains availabl
  
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• STARS to serve Albertans for another decade

  05-06-2024 16:09
  
  STARS Air Ambulance will be serving the province for another decade.On Tuesday Premier Danielle Smith made the announcement saying that it is important Albertans have access to the "best-quality health care" regardless of where they are located."No matter where they are in our province, and STARS helps us provide that. Through STARS, we are better able to connect Albertans in rural and remote communities to critical health care services, improving patient outcomes and providing assurance to fam
  
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• Ronald McDonald House celebrates $1.25 million donation from ARC Resources during charity golf tournament in Grande Prairie

  05-06-2024 04:06
  
  Ronald McDonald's Calgary House is set to enjoy a $1.25 million donation from ARC Resources Ltd. and officials say the donation will have a "wide-reaching" impact on residents in communities across Alberta, including Grande Prairie.
  Officials say as ARC operates in Calgary, Grande Prairie, and Dawson Creek, the organization is the largest donor recognized in the Energy Wing.
  RMHC Alberta Chief Development Officer Denise Kinghorn says Ronald McDonald House Alberta saw families from more than 200
  
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• City Council delays final decision on secondary suites bylaw amendments by two weeks

  05-06-2024 04:05
  
  After a lengthy late-night council meeting that included a public hearing regarding the proposed changes to secondary suites in the city, Grande Prairie City Council opted to delay the third and final reading of the bylaw to their next meeting in two weeks.
  Mayor Jackie Clayton describes the proposed changes as a "relatively quick fix" to the housing shortages experienced by potential renters in the city.
  "When we're looking to attract people to our region and rentals are not available it reall
  
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• Sour condensate spill sparks hazmat response in County of Grande Prairie

  04-06-2024 22:27 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  
  “There were several small leaks, and we were able to stop those small leaks. Once we had the leaks secured, we worked with the company owner to offload the product from the trailer into vacuum trucks, so the truck could be turned over by the tow truck and removed from the highway.”
  
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• City Council provides $17K funding boost to balance 2024 Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival budget

  04-06-2024 22:22
  
  The Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival appeared in Council Chambers on Monday night.
  According to festival co-chair Wayne Ayling, the festival is experiencing its first funding deficit in the festival's 24 years of operation. Ayling cites the COVID-19 pandemic as a major contributor to the funding shortages being experienced by numerous not-for-profits around Grande Prairie.
  "Many not-for-profits in our community have been negatively impacted by the lingering effects of COV
  
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• Camp Tamarack receives $20,000 donation from Canadian Natural Resources

  04-06-2024 22:22
  
  Local summer camp "Camp Tamarack" has received its largest donation to date from Canadian Natural Resources.
  Camp officials describe feeling "excited and grateful" to receive the $20,000 cheque from CNR and say the donation will support the camp's efforts to ensure long-term sustainability and accessibility.
  CNR has been a long-time supporter of Camp Tamarack, handling camp maintenance and building new amenities; however, the Camp says this sizeable donation came as a welcome surprise.
  "It is s
  
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• Drivers urged to remember rules of sharing the road this summer

  04-06-2024 21:32
  
  As summer approaches, the Alberta RCMP is issuing an advisory to drivers about the rules of sharing the road.
  During the summer months, the RCMP reports Alberta roads will see an uptick in the number of passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles on the road.
  Drivers are being reminded to keep their distance while on the road, especially with larger vehicles so they can be seen from mirrors on both sides. Something the RCMP is advising drivers to keep in mind when behind a semi or larger vehicle
  
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• County of GP highlights: Red Willow trail update, land use bylaw violation fines considered, event permit program

  04-06-2024 17:02 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  
  “The current enforcement options involve considerable cost to the municipality without significant consequences for those who do not comply with the County’s Land Use Bylaw."
  
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• City Council Live | Grande Prairie | June 17, 2024

  04-06-2024 16:48 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Register for the 2024 Eastlink Centre Triathlon

  03-06-2024 22:45 via youtube.com
  
  
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• County Fire Service hazardous materials team respond to truck rollover on Emerson Trail at Range Road 94

  03-06-2024 21:53
  
  Drivers are being asked to avoid the area of Emerson Trail and Range Road 94 as County Regional Fire crews have been deployed to a tanker truck rollover.
  According to the county, fire crews from the Hythe, Clairmont, La Glace, and Wembley stations are actively responding to a rollover of a tanker truck involving dangerous goods.
  Officials say no injuries have been reported; however, Emerson Trail is closed between Range Roads 93 and 95.
  The truck is reportedly carrying sour condensate, which is
  
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• Follow along as we take the ice out of the Design Works Centre!

  03-06-2024 21:51 via youtube.com
  
  
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• NWP’s Douglas J. Cardinal Performing Arts Centre to host biannual GPLT productions for the next decade

  03-06-2024 21:46
  
  Northwestern Polytechnic and the Grande Prairie Live Theatre have announced the beginning of a partnership that aims to connect the two over the next ten years.
  NWP President and CEO, Dr. Vanessa Sheane, and GPLT Board Chair, Rick Svendsen inked the deal at the 62nd GPLT season reveal on May 26th. Dr. Sheane says her school is "immensely" proud to be part of the Peace Country's continuously growing arts presence.
  "This is a wonderful opportunity that will deliver value for years to come," she s
  
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• See what the buzz is about during 68th Annual Beaverlodge Beekeepers’ Field Day

  03-06-2024 21:45
  
  Beaverlodge Research Farm is set to host a buzz of an event later this June as the 68th Annual Beaverlodge Beekeepers' Field Day fast approaches.
  On June 21st, the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Beaverlodge Beekeepers' Field Day promises to deliver an insightful look into beekeeping for residents in the area.
  The free, one-day event aims to provide attendees with the chance to learn about the AAFC's current bee research, trends, and a variety of topics in beekeeping, including the role that b
  
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• City of Grande Prairie accepting patio program applications from local businesses

  03-06-2024 21:44
  
  The City of Grande Prairie has opened up applications for local businesses for the Sidewalk Patio Program.
  The program was greenlit weeks ago in council chambers and aims to enable local businesses to expand their outdoor seating areas onto public sidewalks and roadways to bolster community connection in the city's downtown core.
  City planner Zeel Patel describes the initiative as a way to support local businesses and enhance the pedestrian experience while passing through downtown.
  "We aim to
  
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• Montrose Cultural Centre extending Sunday hours

  03-06-2024 19:26
  
  To accommodate the Grande Prairie Public Library's extended hours of operation, hours for the Montrose Cultural Centre have shifted as well.
  Beginning the week of June 2nd, the Montrose Cultural Centre will open at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays aligning with the GPPL's hours of 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  All other hours of operation remain the same with the cultural centre being open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fri
  
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• Grande Prairie Pride Society hosting numerous events throughout Pride Month

  01-06-2024 00:15
  
  Pride month is in full swing in Grande Prairie and the Grande Prairie Pride Society is hosting numerous events to celebrate.
  Throughout the month of June, several activities are scheduled throughout the city, the first being the Party in White at the Bowes on June 1st. The event will feature numerous drag queens, including two Drag Race icons to get the party started.
  On June 3rd, community members will gather to repaint the rainbow crosswalk at the intersection of 103rd Avenue and 98th Street,
  
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• Man wanted for Grande Prairie area murder, caught on the run in Ontario: David 'Toothless' Sietsma

  31-05-2024 23:03 via dailyheraldtribune.com
  
  The OPP tried to stop a stolen car on Highway 17 near Schreiber, Ontario observed a stolen vehicle travelling on Highway 17 east of Schreiber. Their attempt to stop the vehicle using a spike belt failed and the driver continued.
  
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• United Way Alberta Northwest welcomes new Executive Director

  31-05-2024 22:55
  
  United Way Alberta Northwest is welcoming its new Executive Director, Ken Loudon as a replacement for former Executive Director Tracy Zuk.
  The longtime Grande Prairie resident has lived in the city for almost 30 years and is described as having a "long and profound" connection to the region. Loudon has been working in the nonprofit sector for years and officials say he holds a "deep understanding" of the community and the United Way.
  The new Executive Director is an active Rotarian as a member
  
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