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Winter break extended for K-12 students in Alberta as COVID cases increase

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While the changes don't impact the majority of Grande Prairie students, their counterparts across Alberta will be getting...

New health measures, expanded booster program announced in Alberta

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New health measures are taking effect Christmas Eve as Alberta faces the rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant....

First COVID-19 Omicron variant detected in Alberta

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It didn’t take long for Alberta to report its first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Only days after it...

Conditional sentence handed out in 2019 Fox Creek Amber Alert case

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A man sentenced in Grande Prairie this fall for his connection to an Amber Alert in 2019 has avoided...

As of Wednesday, Alberta parents can book first doses for kids between 5 and 11

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The first shipment of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids is now in Alberta. Premier Jason Kenney says more than...

Annual flu shot campaign opens in Alberta October 18th

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You can roll up your sleeve for a flu shot starting Monday. Alberta’s annual influenza immunization campaign is getting...

New app to scan vaccine QR codes launches in Alberta

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A new verification app, to check for proof of the COVID-19 vaccine, is now available for download in Alberta. Businesses...

COVID-19 contact tracing returning to Alberta schools after Thanksgiving

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The province announced new measures Tuesday in an effort to help slow and prevent COVID-19 transmission in schools. Classes...

Alberta hospitals to be protected from protests, blockades under Critical Infrastructure Defense Act

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Hospitals will soon be protected from protests and blockades. Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday that hospitals and certain health...

Pregnant women urged to get COVID-19 vaccine “as soon as possible”

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It’s strongly recommended that pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. Alberta Health Services says in...

Seniors, immunocompromised Albertans eligible for third COVID-19 vaccine dose

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Those most vulnerable to severe outcomes of COVID-19 will soon be eligible for a third dose of vaccine. Starting...

COVID measures in Alberta to be brought in line with other respiratory illnesses

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The shift has begun to bring COVID-19 measures in Alberta in line with other respiratory viruses. Starting July 29th, quarantine...

Provincal, Federal Government renew childcare funding agreement

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The province has announced a renewed childcare agreement between Alberta and the Federal Government that they believe will mean...

Province to start lifting remaining continuing care restrictions

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COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta's continuing care facilities are set to be lifted in two phases. The first phase...

First dose bookings need to pick up to fully reopen: Kenney

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It appears the demand for first doses has slowed in Alberta. According to Premier Jason Kenney, there are only...

Alberta reaches 60 per cent vaccine threshold for Stage 2 of reopening

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Only days after announcing its Open for Summer Plan, the province says we’ve already triggered Stage 2. As of...
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GP Chamber of Commerce to host online all-candidates election forum on April 15th

Chamber of Commerce
The Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting an all-candidates federal election forum on April 15th. 

19-bed transition unit at QEII hopes to alleviate capacity pressures at GP Regional Hospital

Health Care
A new 19-bed inpatient transition unit at the QEII Ambulatory Care Centre hopes to alleviate capacity pressures on the local health system. 

Crews fight fire with fire near Sturgeon Lake during hazard reduction burns

Fire
The Grande Prairie Forest Area remains fire free this season; however, controlled burning is underway in Sturgeon Lake to reduce the fire danger for the community. 

Nurse pay raise raises hopes for more healthcare workers in Grande Prairie

Health Care
Grande Prairie council is hopeful the latest pay raise for nurses in Alberta will be more medical professionals making their way to the city.

Storm brewing for Calgary or Drumheller after Grande Prairie sweeps aside Wolverines

Grande Prairie Storm
The Grande Prairie Storm remain undefeated in the playoffs after completing the sweep over Whitecourt on April 8th. 
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