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Canadians headed to the polls April 28

Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Governor General this morning to officially dissolve parliament and launch a brief, 37-day campaign.

Nominations opened for County of Grande Prairie’s 2025 municipal election

The nomination period for the County of Grande Prairie's 2025 municipal election has officially begun, with the scheduled voting day set for October 20th. 

Tyler Olsen, Bill Smith, re-elected as Reeve and Deputy Reeve for MD of Greenview

The MD of Greenview has announced the re-election of Ward Nine Councillor Tyler Olsen as Reeve and Ward Eight Councillor Bill Smith as Deputy Reeve for the year. 

Todd Russell named Grande Prairie NDP candidate

Todd Russell will again be running for the NDP in the upcoming provincial election. He was picked by party...

Russell, Byers vying for Grande Prairie NDP nomination

Two familiar faces to the Grande Prairie community are seeking the nomination of the Alberta NDP. Both Todd Russell...

Alberta Party names Grande Prairie – Wapiti candidate

The Alberta Party has its first official candidate in the Grande Prairie region. Jason Jones was picked to represent...

Former Sexsmith councillor to run for mayor

The new mayor of Sexsmith could be a former councillor. Sexsmith resident Ian Penner has resigned from his position...

Tracy Allard looking for Grande Prairie UCP nomination

A local businesswoman wants to be the United Conservative Party's candidate in the new Grande Prairie riding. Tim Hortons...

Todd Loewen acclaimed UCP nominee in Central Peace-Notley

Todd Loewen will be a United Conservative Party candidate in the next provincial election. The Grande Prairie-Smoky MLA will...

School board trustee positions up for grabs

As candidates running to represent their community in the 2017 municipal election make it official next week, so will...

County residents encouraged to consider run for council

Nomination day for the 2017 municipal election is fast approaching, and the County of Grande Prairie is encouraging all...

Premier Notley willing to work with new B.C. government

Premier Rachel Notley says she will work with the leaders of all three major political parties in B.C. after...

PC leadership candidates make case to Grande Prairie members

Roughly 200 PC Party members filed into a ballroom at the Pomeroy Hotel in Grande Prairie to hear from...

Potential candidates already showing interest in municipal election

The municipal election is 10 months away, but the city has already heard from several people who want their...

Conservative Party top local election campaign spender

It should come as no surprise that the Conservative Party spent and received the most funds during the 2015...

2015 Top Stories: Provincial, federal governments change

Each day for the rest of the year, 2day FM will be looking back on some of the biggest...
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GPREP launches social media accounts to improve communication during emergencies

Grande Prairie residents will have a direct source for emergency updates this summer through GPREP's newly launched social media accounts. 

Residents encouraged to clean up winter litter during annual City Scrub event

The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to take part in this year's community clean-up event to help the city dust off the winter litter. 

GPPS Community Standards Unit traffic stop leads to one arrested on nationwide warrant

The Grande Prairie Police Service's brand-new Community Standards Unit made a significant arrest on March 26th. 

Earth Day festivities planned across Grande Prairie region

Green thumbs from around the region will have the chance to celebrate their love of nature during the City and County of Grande Prairie's Earth Day festivities on April 26th. 

Taxi caught speeding 41 km/h over the limit, officials ask residents to report vehicle for hire incidents

Grande Prairie Enforcement Services is reminding residents to report any concerns regarding vehicles for higher after a significant speeding incident involving a taxi driver. 
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