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Local MP Chris Warkentin speaks on Grande Prairie stabbing involving children

Grande Prairie MP Chris Warkentin has issued a statement following Alice Michael Attwood's release from custody after stabbing two of their children. 

Warkentin concerned about carbon tax on farmers

Farmers in the Peace country are being unfairly hurt by the carbon tax. That's the argument Grande Prairie -...

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...

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...

“Next to nothing” for Peace country in federal budget: Warkentin

It should come as no surprise, but Grande Prairie - Mackenzie MP Chris Warkentin is not happy with the...

MP Warkentin looking for deal with UK after CETA ratified

A new poll suggests many Canadians are happy about trade deal with the European Union, and you can count...

Warkentin hopeful TPP can move forward without U.S.

President Donald Trump has formally pulled the U.S. out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Obama negotiated the 12-nation deal, but...
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Grande Prairie Liberal candidate focusing on farmers, energy, and workers during 2025 campaign

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

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

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

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

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