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City of Grande Prairie reminds residents of snow-clearing policy

Given all of Grande Prairie's recent snowfall, residents might be wondering when their streets will be cleared, and with no sign of slowing down, the city has issued a reminder regarding its residential snow-clearing schedule. 

GP Storm Goalie records third shutout of the season, named Defensive Player of the Week

Grande Prairie Storm netminder Nicholas Jones has been selected as the AJHL's Defensive Player of the Week after two dominating performances between the pipes last week. 

Snowfall warning issued for Grande Prairie

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Grande Prairie region with upwards of 25 centimetres of snow expected before it's all said and done. Officials say the snow will kick off Thursday night, and it's expected to intensify throughout Friday before tapering off on Saturday.

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

Applications will soon be accepted for the County of Grande Prairie's 2025 Roadside Cleanup. 

Newbies welcome during Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance’s “Hook, Fish, and Learn” event

The Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance is hosting a community fishing day on February 15th. 

Get fit with doctors orders: Eastlink Centre partners with Prescription to Get Active

The City of Grande Prairie has announced Eastlink Centre will serve as a new recreation facility partner with the Prescription to Get Active program and GP's Primary Care Network.

UPDATE : Highway 43 southbound lane reopened, detour being created for northbound drivers

The Fox Creek RCMP has responded to numerous collisions in both the north and southbound lanes on Highway 43 near Two Creeks, and drivers are being asked to avoid the area as a result. 

Mercer Peace River joins the ranks of Alberta’s Top Employers

Mercer Peace River Pulp has announced its selection as one of Alberta's Top Employers for 2024. 

Grande Prairie’s newest millionaire has big plans after lottery win

Grande Prairie has a new millionaire in town after Janet Nett received the news that she won $1 million through Lotto Max. 

City crews gearing up in anticipation of snowy weekend in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie celebrated Dry January in its own way this year, with very little snow all month long; however, the snowless streak came to an end on the 28th, prompting removal crews to begin their work once again. 

Increases on water, garbage collection coming after utility bylaw amendment approval

Aquatera customers will be paying an average of $2.82 more per month on their utility bills after city council approved several amendments to the utility bylaw during their recent Monday night meeting. 

Trapper Gord Homestead and Survival voted number one in Fishing Supplies during Community Votes

The Grande Prairie region's iconic Trapper Gord Homestead and Survival store has been voted number one in the Fishing Supplies category during 2024's Community Votes. 

Aquatera named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for a fourth consecutive year

Aquatera Utilities has been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for the fourth year in a row. 

Avondale home demolished due to safety concerns following fire

The City of Grande Prairie has issued an update regarding yesterday's house fire at a residence along 102nd Avenue in the Avondale area. 

Attorney General of Canada appoints one of three Justice positions in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie has a new Justice of the Court of Kings Bench after the announcement from the Attorney General of Canada indicating Shannon W. Davis will fill one of three new positions in GP. 

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

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. 

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Update: Trudeau matches Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded late Saturday night with mirror-image tariffs against U.S. goods crossing the border, saying Canada will impose a 25 per cent tariff on $155 billion of goods after U.S. president Donald Trump delivered on his threats to launch a trade war on Canada.

City of Grande Prairie reminds residents of snow-clearing policy

Given all of Grande Prairie's recent snowfall, residents might be wondering when their streets will be cleared, and with no sign of slowing down, the city has issued a reminder regarding its residential snow-clearing schedule. 

GP Storm Goalie records third shutout of the season, named Defensive Player of the Week

Grande Prairie Storm netminder Nicholas Jones has been selected as the AJHL's Defensive Player of the Week after two dominating performances between the pipes last week. 

Snowfall warning issued for Grande Prairie

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Grande Prairie region with upwards of 25 centimetres of snow expected before it's all said and done. Officials say the snow will kick off Thursday night, and it's expected to intensify throughout Friday before tapering off on Saturday.

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

Applications will soon be accepted for the County of Grande Prairie's 2025 Roadside Cleanup. 
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