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Conservatives seeking sooner-than-later election after Trudeau’s resignation: MP Warkentin

Canada's Federal Conservatives are rejoicing after Ottawa's recent announcement that current Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will step down as party leader as soon as his replacement is found; however, Grande Prairie-Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin says his side's work is far from over. 

Warkentin to run in 2019 election

Chris Warkentin is hoping to continue to represent the Grande Prairie area in Ottawa next year. The Grande Prairie-...

“Build that pipe”: Grande Prairie rallies behind oil and gas industry

"I hope they can hear us in Ottawa." The words from Grande Prairie - Wapiti MLA Wayne Drysdale as he...

Warkentin rallies against Bill C-69

The federal government's plan to overhaul the approval of energy projects has Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin...

Warkentin looking for action after Trans Mountain pipeline ruling

Chris Warkentin says the federal government needs to do something right away to deal with regulatory uncertainty from the...

Trans Mountain pipeline sale criticized by MP Warkentin

Count Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin as one of those unhappy with the federal government's purchase of...

Politicians looking for action after Trans Mountain suspension

Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin is urging the federal government to take more action when it comes...

UPDATED: Canada excluded from U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs

UPDATE: Canada and Mexico have been given an indefinite exclusion on aluminum and steel tariffs. Donald Trump signed them...

MP Warkentin laments lack of pipelines in federal budget speech

Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin is disappointed the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion was left out of the...

Warkentin worried Trans Mountain pipeline will suffer Energy East’s fate

Grande Prairie's representative in Ottawa says it's time for the federal government to intervene in the pipeline feud. Grande...

Warkentin hopeful for further delays to legal pot

Chris Warkentin isn't holding much hope about the delay in marijuana legalization. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the TVA...

Energy East cancellation deals a “devastating blow” to industry: Warkentin

Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin has called TransCanada's decision to halt the Energy East pipeline a "devastating...

Andrew Scheer keeps Warkentin on CPC leadership team

Andrew Scheer is keeping Chris Warkentin around. The new leader of the federal Conservative Party has asked Warkentin to...

Concerns growing over mounting lumber tariffs

The United States' new anti-dumping duties on softwood lumber has industry experts concerned. Co-chair of the Alberta Softwood Lumber...

MP Warkentin cheers Andrew Scheer as Conservative leader

Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin says he has confidence in the new leader of the Conservative Party...

Local concern about U.S. lumber tariffs

Peace Country politicians are deeply concerned about new tariffs imposed on Canadian lumber. U.S. President Donald Trump decided late...
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Stompede tarp sale breaks record by more than $300K

The 2025 Grande Prairie Stompede Tarp Auction Gala broke the previous record set back in 2023 for businesses bidding to have their name race around the track at the end of May during the WPCA wagon races at the Stompede. 

City of GP encourages residents 55 and older to learn more about Social Prescribing during upcoming info sessions

The City of Grande Prairie, along with the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network, is inviting residents over the age of 55 to attend upcoming information sessions to learn more about Social Prescribing. 

Mobile Outreach reminds residents and businesses of needle cleanup service during spring melt

The Grande Prairie Police Service's Mobile Outreach team is reminding residents they are "only a phone call away" when it comes to drug-related debris pickup, especially as the city continues its springtime thaw. 

County of GP asks residents to help keep season fire-free through burn permits

The Grande Prairie Forest Area has officially entered the second month of fire season, and while fire danger remains "low" in the region, the County of GP is reminding residents that fire permits are required to help keep fire season, fire-free. 

Spotlighting the Swan City as part of National Tourism Week

Officials with the Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association is...
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