Chris Warkentin
Your Member of Parliament for Peace River
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Press Releases

Red Tape Reduction Commission Submits Recommendations Report to Minister
(1/18/2012)

Warkentin Proud to See Legislation Take Effect That Protects Children from Sexual Predators
(12/9/2011)

THROUGH FEDERAL, PROVINCIAL AND FIRST NATION COLLABORATION GARDEN RIVER ALL WEATHER ACCESS ROAD OPENS
(11/8/2011)

New Legislation to Give Alberta More Seats, Better Representation in House of Commons
(10/27/2011)

Warkentin Applauds Passing of Wheat Board Legislation
(10/27/2011)

Bill to Scrap Long-gun Registry Tabled, Warkentin Thrilled
(10/25/2011)

Warkentin Honours Teenagers Killed in Car Accident
(10/24/2011)

Warkentin Voices Strong Support for Farm Families, Wishes a Safe Harvest for Peace Country Farmers
(10/18/2011)

Federal Investment Strengthens Alberta’s Position as a Global Leader in Bee Agricultural Technology
(10/14/2011)

Hiring Credit for Small Businesses Unveiled
(10/4/2011)

Warkentin Applauds Government Bill to Keep Communities Safe
(9/20/2011)

Warkentin Anticipating Busy Fall Session
(9/19/2011)

Cutting the Ribbon on a Sustainable Rural Future
(9/6/2011)

Government of Canada Invests in Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival
(7/18/2011)

WARKENTIN JOINS MINISTER DUNCAN ON CONGRATULATING FOX LAKE ON THE OPENING OF THEIR NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(7/12/2011)

Chris Warkentin Invites Peace Country Residents to Celebrate Canada Day
(6/30/2011)

Warkentin Named Chair of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Committee
(6/23/2011)

Warkentin Endorses Bill to Reform Senate
(6/21/2011)

Warkentin: Federal Budget Delivers on Campaign Promises
(6/7/2011)

Warkentin Applauds Speech from the Throne
(6/3/2011)

Warkentin Excited to Get Back to Ottawa: 41st Parliament Underway This Week
(6/1/2011)

MINISTER DUNCAN ALONG WITH CHRIS WARKENTIN CONGRATULATE DENE THA’ FIRST NATION ON OPENING OF STATE-OF-THE-ART WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN ALBERTA
(5/20/2011)

Warkentin Says Political Opportunism Cost Peace Country Residents a Very Good Budget
(3/25/2011)

Government of Canada Supports Seniors in Peace River Riding
(3/24/2011)

Warkentin Pleads With Opposition to Stop Politicking, Support Well-Received Budget
(3/23/2011)

Warkentin: Budget Delivers for Peace Country
(3/22/2011)

FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports Clairmont Heights Area Structure Plan for sustainability in the County of Grande Prairie
(3/17/2011)

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week to launch at Peace Country Classic
(3/9/2011)

COLONEL OMER LAVOIE VISITS GRANDE PRAIRIE TO SPEAK ON OPERATION MEDUSA
(3/7/2011)

First Nations Transparency Bill Passes Second Reading
(3/7/2011)

ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN CONTINUES TO CREATE JOBS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR CANADIANS
(2/24/2011)

MP CHRIS WARKENTIN CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF KNOWLEDGE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT AT GRANDE PRAIRIE REGIONAL COLLEGE
(2/24/2011)

AGRICULTURE MINISTERS SIT DOWN WITH FARMERS IN GRANDE PRAIRIE
(2/22/2011)

FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Northern Sunrise County’s water treatment plant project
(2/22/2011)

MP Chris Warkentin Announces Funding for Carnaval de St-Isidore Festival
(2/17/2011)

Warkentin Says New Self-Defence Legislation Necessary
(2/17/2011)

Warkentin Chides Opposition for Being Soft on Those Who Traffic Drugs to Children in Schoolyards
(2/15/2011)

Warkentin Family grows and ... It’s a boy!!
(2/1/2011)

Zama Multi-Use Cultural Facility
(1/17/2011)

Warkentin Named to Red Tape Reduction Commission
(1/13/2011)

Government of Canada Invests in Alberta’s Forest Industry
(12/20/2010)

Warkentin Celebrates Generosity of Peace Country Residents This Christmas
(12/17/2010)

Warkentin In Favour of Increased Accountability for First Nations Leaders
(11/29/2010)

Warkentin Urges Peace Country Farmers to Vote in CWB Election
(11/23/2010)

Warkentin Says New Law Makes Communities Safer
(11/19/2010)

Warkentin Calls on Peace Country Residents to Honour Veterans on Remembrance Day
(11/10/2010)

Warkentin Supports Changes to Defence of Property Laws
(11/4/2010)

Government of Canada and VIA Rail Honour Canadian Forces with Reduced Year-Round Fares
(11/3/2010)

Government of Canada Helps Youth in Grande Prairie Prepare for Jobs
(10/22/2010)

Warkentin Lauds Government Crackdown on Human Smuggling
(10/21/2010)

Warkentin Applauds Government of Canada Support for Peace Country Livestock Producers Affected by Drought
(10/20/2010)

Government of Canada Supports Seniors in Peace River Riding
(10/13/2010)

Warkentin Supportive of Bill to Crack Down on Sexual Predators
(10/4/2010)

Warkentin Disappointed, But Vows to Keep Fighting Against Registry
(9/22/2010)

Warkentin Presents Long-gun Petitions in House
(9/21/2010)

Warkentin Prepares for Busy Fall Session
(9/20/2010)

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN GRANDE PRAIRIE AIRPORT UPGRADES
(8/17/2010)

Warkentin Urges Province for Prompt Response to Drought
(8/13/2010)

The Government of Canada Supports Accessibility for all Canadians
(8/11/2010)

FCM’s Green Municipal Fund Supports the Town of High Level’s Integrated Sustainability Plan
(7/27/2010)

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN RAINBOW LAKE AIRPORT UPGRADES
(7/20/2010)

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN HIGH LEVEL AIRPORT UPGRADES
(7/20/2010)

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN PEACE RIVER AIRPORT UPGRADES
(7/19/2010)

Government of Canada Invests in Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival
(7/19/2010)

Government of Canada Leading Forest Sector Renewal byInvesting in Environmental Improvements
(7/8/2010)

FCM’s Green Municipal Fund commits $89,237 to Mackenzie County’s Community Sustainability Plan
(7/7/2010)

Warkentin Calls on Residents to Speak Out Against Long-Gun Registry
(6/22/2010)

Warkentin Says Speedy Passage of Government Bill Comes Just in Time
(6/17/2010)

Warkentin Backs Scrapping Early Release Program
(6/16/2010)

Warkentin Applauds Drug Bill Passing
(6/14/2010)

CANADA’S ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN CREATES JOBS AND IMPROVES HOUSING ON STURGEON LAKE RESERVE
(6/10/2010)

Government of Canada Creates Summer Jobs in Peace Region
(6/10/2010)

Canada’s Economic Action Plan Provides Funding to Community Initiative in Demmitt
(6/10/2010)

Warkentin Backs Cutting Benefits to Criminals
(6/2/2010)

CHRIS WARKENTIN ANNOUNCES PROJECTS TO BRING BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS TO PEACE RIVER RIDING HOUSEHOLDS
(5/19/2010)

Warkentin Applauds Tougher Pardon System
(5/13/2010)

Warkentin Defends Local Hero in House of Commons
(5/7/2010)

Warkentin Backs Internet Legislation Protecting Children
(5/6/2010)

Warkentin Votes Against Euthanasia Bill
(4/26/2010)

Warkentin Chides Liberals for Long-gun Flip-flop
(4/23/2010)

Warkentin Supports Government Bill to Increase Albertans’ Representation in the House of Commons
(4/14/2010)

Federal Support to Create Jobs and Expand Capacity at La Crete Campground
(4/13/2010)

The Government of Canada Supports Seniors in Peace River Communities
(4/8/2010)

Government of Canada Invests to Create Jobs and Support Tourism in Mackenzie County
(3/30/2010)

Warkentin Supports Revamping Young Offenders Legislation
(3/23/2010)

CHRIS WARKENTIN APPOINTED VICE-CHAIR OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND ESTIMATES
(3/11/2010)

Warkentin Pays Tribute to Grande Prairie for Organizing and Hosting Successful 2010 Arctic Winter Games
(3/10/2010)

Budget 2010: Leading the Way on Jobs and Growth - Addressing the priorities of the Peace Country.
(3/5/2010)

A STRONGER CANADA. A STRONGER ECONOMY. NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE.
(3/3/2010)

Federal Government to Invest in the River of Death and Dinosaur Discovery Centre Initiative
(3/2/2010)

CANADA AND ALBERTA ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR WIRELESS NETWORK IN GRANDE PRAIRIE
(3/1/2010)

MP Chris Warkentin Congratulates Kristi Moore on Her Medal-Winning Performance at the 2010 Winter Olympic/Paralympic Games
(3/1/2010)

Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(2/25/2010)

Government of Canada Invests in Prairie Art Gallery
(2/18/2010)

Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(2/5/2010)

Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(2/1/2010)

Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(2/1/2010)

The Government of Canada Supports Seniors in Peace River Riding
(1/26/2010)

Wembley Recreation Centre Receives Government Support for Upgrades
(1/13/2010)

Federal Investment in Coca-Cola Centre Upgrades to Benefit Grande Prairie Residents
(1/5/2010)