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

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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

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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

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"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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Peace Country politicians are deeply concerned about new tariffs imposed on Canadian lumber. U.S. President Donald Trump decided late...
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City of GP encourages local athletes, coaches, organizations to apply for Pursuit of Excellence Funding

GP City Hall
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging local athletes and coaches to consider applying for its Pursuit of Excellence Funding as the February 1st deadline quickly approaches. 

Harry Balfour School opens outdoor ice rink for PE students, community members

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Harry Balfour School students will have the chance to engage in some on-campus wintertime fun thanks to the school's brand-new outdoor skating rink. 

Three charged in connection with Fairview break-and-enter

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The Fairview RCMP has laid charges on several people in connection with a break-and-enter that occurred on January 22nd. 

Province invests $450K in Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program, County encourages student applications

Education
The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging soon-to-be and current students to read up on the thousands of dollars in Northern Alberta bursaries available to those living in the north. 

RCMP attempts to freeze out wintertime vehicle theft during Operation Cold Start

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The Alberta RCMP has once again launched "Operation Cold Start" to raise awareness regarding theft of idling vehicles during the cold season. 
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