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Ethan Montague

Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.

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Residents can expect “better, higher level” of service in 2025: GPPS Chief Lakusta

2024 was a year of growth for the Grande Prairie Police Service, with experienced officers and new recruits completing their training throughout the year. 

Peace River gearing up for end of month hockey action during U18C Provincial Championships

The Peace River U18 Stamps are hosting the U18C Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships at the end of the month. 

Cold Shot busses no longer providing service between Grande Prairie, FSJ

"Skyrocketing" costs, inflation, and reduced ridership have forced Cold Shot rural busses to remove service between Grande Prairie and Fort St. John. 

Radio stations across the prairies prepare for STARS radiothon on April 1st

STARS is celebrating 40 years of service with a special fundraiser at the beginning of April to help ensure their teams can continue to save lives for many years to come. 

City of GP wins Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award after hosting first ever NAHC tournament in Alberta

Sport Tourism Canada has announced the long-awaited winner of the Canadian Sport Event of the Year Award. 

Residential snow clearing could be completed ahead of schedule as Mother Nature lends a hand

March 20th marks the last day of Week A residential clearing for the City of Grande Prairie. 

GPPS celebrates another milestone as officers operating out of RCMP detachment reaches 13

The Grande Prairie Police Service's complement of officers assigned to the local RCMP detachment has reached 13. 

Storm net-minder reflects on regular season, says teammates are ready to do “something special” during playoffs

The Grande Prairie Storm have finished up a smoking hot regular season, finishing second in the AJHL North Division heading into the postseason.

Fort St. John RCMP arrest prolific Peace Country offender after theft of vehicle report from resident

The Fort St. John RCMP has arrested a prolific offender in the region after an attempted vehicle theft on March 18th. 

Sexsmith U13 Vipers prepare to host 2025 Provincial Championships this weekend

The Sexsmith Minor Hockey Club is hosting the 2025 Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships for the U13 Ladies B Division. 

Grande Prairie pharmacist suspended for 30 months for “unprofessional conduct”

A Grande Prairie pharmacist has been suspended for 30 months after being found guilty of unprofessional conduct. 

Penson School students deliver seven bags of teddy bears to GPRH

Penson School's Student Council is celebrating another successful teddy bear drive for the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. 

County encourages non-profits to sign up for 2025 Roadside Cleanup

There are just two weeks left to get your applications in for the County of Grande Prairie's 2025 Roadside Cleanup Program.

New GPPS “Community Standards Unit” to address downtown social, civil disorder

The Grande Prairie Police Service has deployed its new Community Standards Unit to address "social and civil disorder" in the city, particularly in the downtown core. 

Grande Prairie RCMP welcome new Superintendent to support transition to GPPS

McLeod boasts a quarter-century of policing experience in British Columbia, spending a good chunk of his time working in the plain clothes, drug enforcement, and major crimes sectors. 

City of GP implements seasonal weight restrictions on all gravel roads

The City of Grande Prairie is joining the county in implementing seasonal weight restrictions on gravel roads. 
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Canadians headed to the polls April 28

Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Governor General this morning to officially dissolve parliament and launch a brief, 37-day campaign.

Residents can expect “better, higher level” of service in 2025: GPPS Chief Lakusta

2024 was a year of growth for the Grande Prairie Police Service, with experienced officers and new recruits completing their training throughout the year. 

Grande Prairie economic region continues to report lowest unemployment rate in the province

The economic region which includes Grande Prairie continued to report the lowest unemployment rate in Alberta in February.

Peace River gearing up for end of month hockey action during U18C Provincial Championships

The Peace River U18 Stamps are hosting the U18C Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships at the end of the month. 

Cold Shot busses no longer providing service between Grande Prairie, FSJ

"Skyrocketing" costs, inflation, and reduced ridership have forced Cold Shot rural busses to remove service between Grande Prairie and Fort St. John. 
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