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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Only days after announcing its Open for Summer Plan, the province says we’ve already triggered Stage 2. As of...
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City of GP calls for exhibitors for upcoming Youth Career Discovery Expo

The City of Grande Prairie is looking for interested exhibitors for the upcoming Youth Career Discovery Expo, scheduled for May 8th at Bonnetts Energy Centre. 

Residential snow clearing moves into Week B neighbourhoods

The City of Grande Prairie's recent call to clear snow out of residential areas has officially cracked its second week, with clearing set to begin in Week B neighbourhoods today. 

RCMP arrests one following firearms incident near Composite High School

The Grande Prairie RCMP arrested and charged one after an incident involving weapons occurred near the Composite High School. 

Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre part of international research to reform high school education policies

The Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre welcomed an international guest on March 4th to showcase the school's off-campus programming and discuss high school education policies to better suit student's needs. 

Education among key priorities for County of GP ahead of 2025 wildfire season

The County of Grande Prairie has received the Regional Fire Service's 2024 Annual Report, which identifies several key difference-makers for the county to be mindful of ahead of the 2025 wildfire season. 
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