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Donald Trump has signed executive orders to slap 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, including Canadian products, starting March 4 — the same deadline given to Canada to convince the U.S. president to halt his plan for across-the-board duties.

"It's a big deal. This is the beginning of making America rich again," Trump said as he signed the executive orders in the Oval Office.

On Feb. 9, 2025, at approximately 4:00 P.M., Red Earth Creek RCMP received reports of an impaired driving on Highway 986. The vehicle was leaving the area of Red Earth Creek, Alta., and was heading in the direction of Little Buffalo, Alta. 

While RCMP were actively looking for the vehicle, there was a report of collision in the area of highway 986 and Range Road 130A, near Marten Lake, Alta., just inside of Peace Regional RCMP’s jurisdiction.

Spartan Controls, a leader in industrial automation solutions, is proud to announce a 15-year partnership with Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) as the exclusive naming partner for the institution's new $16 million, full-service training and education space. The facility, set to open in fall 2025, will be named the Spartan Controls Northwestern Centre for Industrial Automation & Innovation.

On Tuesday, February 11, the railway crossing at 148 Avenue, east of Highway 2 will be closed for rail track repair work.

Work is scheduled to begin at 8 AM and is expected to be completed by Friday, February 14, weather dependent.

Motorists are advised to exercise caution and allow extra time for travel.

Inquiries and requests for additional information can be directed to Bill Sieben, Seaboard Transport at (780) 518-2705.

Information provided by the County of Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie Salvation Army Community & Family Services recently expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and donations received during the 2024 Kettle Campaign.

The organization raised over $693 thousand to support local families in need.

Volunteers played a crucial role in the success of the Kettle program, helping to provide essential services to the community.

Congratulations to Donna Mostowy our latest Date Night on Daniel winner.

She won a $100 gift card to Mr. Mike's Steakhouse Casual and a Cineplex gift card courtesy of Daniel Cram of Sutton Realty.

At approximately 6:00 pm on February 6, the Fort St. John Fire Department responded to reports of black smoke coming from a second-floor window at a residence located above a commercial building at 8111 100 Avenue.

Crews arrived to find a working fire and initiated an aggressive fire attack, deploying hose lines to bring the fire under control. A total of five apparatus and 15 firefighters responded to the incident.

On Feb. 8, 2025, Peace Regional RCMP responded to a report of a collision on Highway 688, between Township roads 845 and 844.

Peace Regional RCMP members attended and worked in partnership with Northern Sunrise County Fire Department, Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and were assisted by the RCMP Collision Reconstruction Analyst.

John MacArthur from Grace Community Church has been released from hospital after complications following a heart valve replacement. 

On January 5, staff pastor and church elder, Tom Patton said that MacArthur's recovery from surgery had been much slower than expected, with occasional setbacks affecting his heart, lungs and kidneys.

On February 7, church elder and executive director of Grace to You, Phil Johnson said MacArthur is at home recovering. 

The Canadian ambassador to France says threats by United States President Donald Trump to invade another country violate international law.

"I'm just saying that in order to respect international law, you don't threaten your neighbours by invasion," Stéphane Dion said.

Trump has said he wouldn’t rule out using military force to take over Greenland, which is part of Denmark. 

Trump said again Sunday that he wants to see Canada become a U.S. state after being asked about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent comments saying that Trump is not joking.