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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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Grande Prairie-hosted Aboriginal Hockey Championship a finalist for Canadian Sport Event of the Year

The Grande Prairie-hosted 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is a finalist for Sport Tourism Canada's Prestige Awards Canadian Sport Event of the Year in the under $1 million budget category. 

County reminds seniors to take advantage of free Walk and Talk program

The County of Grande Prairie's seniors are being reminded of their free access to three county facilities as part of the county's ongoing "Walk and Talk" program. 

52 continuing care home spaces available to Spirit River seniors after Pleasant View Lodge reopens

Spirit River's new supportive living spaces have officially opened at Pleasant View Lodge, allowing even more community members to receive a high level of care, close to home. 

UPDATE: Missing 24-year-old located

The Grande Prairie RCMP is seeking help from the public in locating a missing 24-year-old woman. 

City of GP encourages residents to keep trees healthy through the cold season

The City of Grande Prairie has issued a few tips for residents to keep the urban forest healthy through the winter. 

AHS opens up new state-of-the art EMS facility in Valleyview

Alberta Health Services has officially cut the ribbon on a brand-new EMS facility in Valleyview. 

Man with ties in northern Alberta wanted by Fort St. John RCMP

The Fort St. John RCMP is seeking help from the public in locating a man who is wanted on multiple warrants and is known to have ties in Northern Alberta. 

More than 3,000 pairs of socks donated to Wapiti House during 2025 2Day FM Sock Drive

2Day FM's fourth annual Sock Drive finished up on February 5th, with a record-setting 3,010 pairs donated directly to Wapiti House in Grande Prairie. 

City of GP hosting public free skate, giveaway

Grande Prairie residents are invited to attend the City of GP’s next free public skate at Design Works Centre. 

Grande Prairie RCMP seek help from the public in identifying armed robbery suspects

The Grande Prairie RCMP is seeking help from the public in identifying suspects in connection to two robberies that occurred at the end of January. 

Grande Prairie’s “Little Mushroom Girl” looks to expand crafting empire

One local business owner is looking to expand her empire even further after establishing herself as the go-to for everything mushrooms in Grande Prairie. 

County opens applications for 2025 Operating Assistance Grant

The County of Grande Prairie has opened up applications for its 2025 Operating Assistance Grant. 

Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games asks residents to get freezin’ for a reason during Polar Plunge fundraiser

The 2025 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games are coming to Grande Prairie, but before the weather warms up, the organization is hosting a chilly fundraiser to raise money and get people excited about the upcoming games. 

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED closes for 24 hours

The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department has been temporarily closed due to a lack of physician coverage. 

GPPSD non-instructional staff to receive 12 per cent wage increase over four years thanks to new deal

The Grande Prairie Public School Division and the GPPSD Employee's Association have ratified a new four-year agreement, which will take effect from September 1st, 2024, through August 31st, 2028.

Traffic signal maintenance work scheduled for February 5th, delays expected

The City of Grande Prairie is advising drivers of traffic signal maintenance work that will result in signals being turned off at an intersection in downtown GP. 
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Grande Prairie-hosted Aboriginal Hockey Championship a finalist for Canadian Sport Event of the Year

The Grande Prairie-hosted 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is a finalist for Sport Tourism Canada's Prestige Awards Canadian Sport Event of the Year in the under $1 million budget category. 

County reminds seniors to take advantage of free Walk and Talk program

The County of Grande Prairie's seniors are being reminded of their free access to three county facilities as part of the county's ongoing "Walk and Talk" program. 

52 continuing care home spaces available to Spirit River seniors after Pleasant View Lodge reopens

Spirit River's new supportive living spaces have officially opened at Pleasant View Lodge, allowing even more community members to receive a high level of care, close to home. 

UPDATE: Missing 24-year-old located

The Grande Prairie RCMP is seeking help from the public in locating a missing 24-year-old woman. 

School Bus Cancellations, February 7th

School bus cancellations, Oct. 23rd
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