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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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Grande Prairie Liberal candidate focusing on farmers, energy, and workers during 2025 campaign

Federal Election 2025
The Liberal's pick for Grande Prairie is in, armed with a list of promises for the Peace Country's critical sectors. 

Incumbent Conservative MP running for the “future generations” of Grande Prairie

Federal Election 2025
Grande Prairie's incumbent Conservative MP Chris Warkentin says he is running for the "future generations" in the 2025 Federal Election. 

Grande Prairie Rhino Party candidate ready to successfully run 10th unsuccessful election campaign

Federal Election 2025
Grande Prairie's Federal Rhinoceros Party candidate says he's ready to successfully run in his 10th unsuccessful election bid, running with a sharp focus on communication with Ottawa.

Grande Prairie PPC candidate looks to “hold politicians accountable” during second election bid

Federal Election 2025
The People's Party of Canada candidate for Grande Prairie says he's looking to "hold politicians accountable" in his second federal election campaign.

County raises municipal tax rate by 2.4 per cent, citing “increased demand” for services

County of Grande Prairie
The County of Grande Prairie has approved the 2025 budget, which includes a 2.4 per cent municipal tax hike. 
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