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Press Releases
Governmentof 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
(8/11/2010)
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 Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival
(7/19/2010)
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTS IN PEACE RIVER AIRPORT UPGRADES
(7/19/2010)
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund commits $89,237 to Mackenzie County’s Community Sustainability Plan
(7/9/2010)
Government of Canada Leading Forest Sector Renewal by Investing in Environmental Improvements at DMI’s Peace River Pulp Division
(7/8/2010)
Warkentin Calls on Residents to Speak Out Against Long-Gun Registry
(6/23/2010)
Warkentin Says Speedy Passage of Government Bill Just In Time
(6/17/2010)
Warkentin Backs Scrapping Early Release Program
(6/16/2010)
Warkentin Applauds Drug Bill Passing
(6/14/2010)
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 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
(4/12/2010)
College and Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada to Work Together Developing Agriculture in Region
(4/9/2010)
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.
(3/4/2010)
Leading the Way on Jobs and Growth Praise for Year Two of Canada’s Economic Action Plan
(3/4/2010)
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)
MP Chris Warkentin Congratulates Kristi Moore
(3/1/2010)
Canada and Alberta Announce Funding for Wireless Network in Grande Prairie
(3/1/2010)
Governments of Canada and Alberta invest in highway 682
(2/25/2010)
Governments of Canada and Alberta invest in Pillsworth rd.
(2/25/2010)
Government of Canada Invests in Prairie Art Gallery
(2/17/2010)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(2/2/2010)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(2/2/2010)
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 Residents of Grande Prairie
(1/5/2010)
Northwest Alberta Youth Skills Competition
(12/15/2009)
Federal Investment to Create Jobs and Build New Public Works Maintenance Facility In High Level
(12/11/2009)
MP's Breakfast Raises Nearly $20 000 to Support Kenyan Ophans
(12/4/2009)
Warkentin to Host Breakfast Raising Funds for Children in Kenya
(12/1/2009)
Warkentin Lauds Government Action to Crack Down on Child Pornography
(11/25/2009)
MP Warkentin Will Spend “Night in the Trenches”
(11/10/2009)
Government of Canada Celebrates the Torch Relay with the Community of Grande Prairie
(11/6/2009)
Warkentin Pleased with Results of Gun-Registry Vote
(11/5/2009)
Warkentin’s Anti-Meth Bill Reintroduced in House of Commons
(11/3/2009)
Government of Canada Invests in Key Mackenzie County Recreational Centre
(11/3/2009)
Chris Warkentin Invites Peace River Constituents to Share in the Olympic Spirit
(11/3/2009)
Government of Canada Invests in Key Nampa Recreational Centre
(10/30/2009)
Warkentin Applauds the City of Grande Praire for its Pro-Business Environment
(10/29/2009)
Ceremony Marks Opening of Aquatera’s Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Project
(10/28/2009)
Chris Warkentin Calls on All Members of Parliament to Scrap the Wasteful Long-Gun Registry
(10/28/2009)
Warkentin Pays Tribute to Hundreds of Peace Country Residents Working to Raise Funds to Support Kenyan Orphans
(10/26/2009)
Warkentin Lauds Ending of 2-for-1 Credit for Time Served
(10/23/2009)
Government of Canada Invests in the Forest Industry’s Environmental Performance
(10/9/2009)
Chris Warkentin annonce des fonds pour le l’édition de 2010 du Carnaval de St-Isidore
(10/8/2009)
Chris Warkentin Announces Funding for Carnaval de St-Isidore 2010
(10/8/2009)
Canada and Alberta Make Significant Investment in Recreation for the Peace Country
(10/7/2009)
Bizpal Launched in Grande Prairie, Alberta
(9/23/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Support Grande Prairie Regional College Recreational Facilities
(8/28/2009)
Investment in Local Road Infrastructure Benefits Village of Donnelly
(8/26/2009)
Village of Donnelly benefits from Recreational Infrastructure Funding
(8/26/2009)
Funding to expand recreational opportunities in the Hamlet of DeBolt
(8/25/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(8/24/2009)
Federal Funding to Support Key Attraction in La Crete and Strengthen Local Economy
(8/24/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(8/24/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(8/24/2009)
Chris Warkentin Applauds New Initiatives to Assist Pork Producers
(8/17/2009)
Chris Warkentin Ensures that Beaverlodge Receives Funding for 100th Anniversary Festival
(8/12/2009)
Government of Canada helps Grande Prairie youth prepare for jobs
(8/10/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(8/6/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(8/6/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(8/6/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(8/6/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(8/6/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(8/6/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(8/6/2009)
Joint Funding Announced by Government of Canada and Government of Alberta for Investment in Grande Prairie Regional College-Fairview Campus
(8/6/2009)
Government of Canada Supports Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival
(7/17/2009)
Service Canada Centre for Youth holds a “Humble Beginnings” Brunch
(7/17/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(7/10/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(7/10/2009)
$110,500 for the County of Grande Prairie 100th Anniversary Festivities
(7/10/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Stimulate the Economy
(7/10/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Build Communities
(7/10/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Build Communities
(7/10/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Build Communities
(7/3/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Build Communities
(7/3/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Build Communities
(6/30/2009)
New Water Ground Breaking
(6/30/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Build Communities
(6/30/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Build Communities
(6/30/2009)
Eco Centre Ground Breaking
(6/29/2009)
Governments of Canada and Alberta Create Jobs, Build Communities
(6/22/2009)
Chris Warkentin Pays Tribute to His Constituents in the House of Commons
(6/19/2009)
Chris Warkentin Supports Legislation Introduced to End Conditional Sentences for Serious Property and Violent Crime
(6/19/2009)
Chris Warkentin Applauds $1 Billion Investment for Pulp and Paper Industry
(6/17/2009)
MP Chris Warkentin Applauds $30 Million Investment to Forestry Industry
(6/12/2009)
Peace Country Receives Highway Funding From Government of Canada
(6/9/2009)
MP Chris Warkentin Supports Legislation to Repeal Faint Hope Clause
(6/8/2009)
Government of Canada provides funding to Alberta to promote International Investment
(6/4/2009)
Government of Canada helps students find summer employment
(6/4/2009)
Chris Warkentin Announces Jointly with the Province of Alberta $4.15 Million Investment in Grande Prairie Regional College
(5/20/2009)
Harper Government Launches $1-Billion Fund to Help Forestry and Other Communities At Risk Across Canada
(5/14/2009)
M.P. Chris Warkentin Announces Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program Applications Now Being Accepted in Peace Country
(5/11/2009)
Chris Warkentin Supports the Government of Canada Providing Expanded Access to Credit for Farmers
(5/5/2009)
Warkentin Announces $7.8 Million for Peace Country Municipalities
(4/3/2009)
Restricting Credit For Time Served
(3/27/2009)
The Government of Canada Supports 2009 Vitaemo Festival
(3/16/2009)
M.P. Warkentin Issues Report to Help You Pay Less Tax
(3/13/2009)
Chris Warkentin Applauds the Re-Introduction of Legislation to Fight Serious Drug Crime
(2/27/2009)
Chris Warkentin Supports Government Legislation to Protect Canadians From Gangs and Organized Crime
(2/26/2009)
Government of Canada Invests in High Level Airport Safety
(2/20/2009)
Government of Canada Invests in Grande Prairie Airport Safety
(2/18/2009)
Warkentin Seconds Bill to Scrap Long Gun Registry
(2/12/2009)
TThe Government of Canada Supports Comité Culturel de Saint-Isidore
(2/10/2009)
Chris Warkentin Continues Work With Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates
(2/5/2009)
Chris Warkentin Joins Standing Committee on Industry, Science, and Technology
(2/5/2009)
Rainbow Lake Water Services Expanding Along Home Road
(1/30/2009)
Donnelly Benefits from Local Infrastructure
(1/30/2009)
La Crete To Benefit From Local Road Infrastructure Investment
(1/30/2009)
Government Economic Action Plan Delivers For Forestry and Agriculture
(1/29/2009)
Government Economic Action Plan Delivers For Home Ownership And The Housing Sector
(1/29/2009)
Warkentin Applauds Canada's Economic Action Plan That Benefits The Peace Country
(1/27/2009)
An Economic Plan for Canada
(1/26/2009)
Government of Canada Funds Safety Projects At The Grande Prairie Airport
(1/23/2009)
Local Resource Issues on the Way to Ottawa: Warkentin Hosts Roundtable in Grande Prairie with Members of the Natural Resource Committee
(1/20/2009)
Warkentin Supporting Resource Industries in Peace River: Conservative Government Listening to Local Residents
(1/20/2009)
MP Chris Warkentin Hosting Town Hall Looking for Budget Direction
(1/14/2009)
Chris Warkentin Ask Constituents to Provide Budget Direction
(12/16/2008)
MP Chris Warkentin Welcomes Prorogation for House of Commons
(12/4/2008)
Statement From MP Chris Warkentin
(12/4/2008)
Chris Warkentin applauds economic leadership shown by Conservative Government
(11/28/2008)
Chris Warkentin Announces the Olympic Torch Will Come to Grande Prairie
(11/24/2008)
Chris Warkentin Supports Conservative Throne Speech
(11/19/2008)
Strong Leadership for the Peace Country
(10/17/2008)
Government of Canada helping low-income seniors in Alberta
(7/22/2008)
The Government of Canada Supports Francophone Communities of Northern Alberta
(7/9/2008)
Government of Canada Provides Funding for Airport Safety in Northern Alberta
(7/8/2008)
Tougher Impaired Driving Laws Came Into Force July 2
(7/7/2008)
MP Chris Warkentin Objects Morgentaler Appointment to the Order of Canada
(7/2/2008)
Natural Health Products: Open Access
(6/24/2008)
Service Canada Centre for Youth holds an Employer Appreciation Brunch
(6/13/2008)
Majority of Canadian Farmers Want Barley Freedom: Canadian Wheat Board
(6/9/2008)
Chris Warkentin Sponsors S-201, an Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act
(5/30/2008)
Chris Warkentin’s Private Member’s Bill (C- 428) Passes Second Reading in Senate and sent to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee
(5/28/2008)
Warkentin Pays Tribute to Predecessor for the Creation of the Parliamentary Budget Office
(5/14/2008)
Today sections of Bill C-2 come into force protecting Children under the Age of 16 from Sexual Predators
(5/1/2008)
Chris Warkentin's Private Member's Bill (C-428) moved to Second Reading in the Senate
(4/9/2008)
Conservative Government Delivers on Commitment of Accountability for First Nations Reserves
(4/7/2008)
GoC delivers support to those who are homeless in Grande Prairie
(3/27/2008)
Taxpayer Alert: M.P. Warkentin Warns Against Tax Shelter Gifting Arrangements
(3/13/2008)
Chris Warkentin M.P. Presents Peace Country Gun Petition to the House of Commons
(3/13/2008)
Taxpayer Alert Background
(3/13/2008)
The Government of Canada Supports 2008 Vitaemo Festival
(3/7/2008)
Chris Warkentin Applauds the Passage of Budget 2008
(3/5/2008)
Chris Warkentin Applauds the Senate for Passing the Tackling Violent Crime Act (Bill C-2)
(2/28/2008)
CHRIS WARKENTIN APPLAUDS BALANCED AND FOCUSED BUDGET THAT BENEFITS THE PEACE COUNTRY
(2/26/2008)
Chris Warkentin Issues Media Advisory Regarding Budget 2008
(2/26/2008)
Chris Warkentin and Government of Canada Announce Help for Livestock Producers
(2/26/2008)
Chris Warkentin, M.P. Announces Launch of Travel Safety Information Initiative
(2/19/2008)
House of Commons Passes Motion Calling on the Liberal Dominated Senate to Pass Important Crime Bill (C-2)
(2/13/2008)
Chris Warkentin’s Private Member’s Bill (C- 428) Passes Third Reading
(2/11/2008)
The Government of Canada Supports Alberta's Comité Culturel de Saint-Isidore
(2/4/2008)
High Level and Zama City to benefit from Infrastructure Investment
(2/1/2008)
Chris Warkentin’s Private Member’s Bill (C- 428) Passes Committee Stage and is sent to the House of Commons for Report Stage and Third Reading
(1/30/2008)
Chris Warkentin’s Private Member’s Bill (C- 428) Receives Support from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
(1/29/2008)
County of Grande Prairie residents to benefit from waterworks investment
(1/17/2008)
Improved water system and fire protection for 7,600 Grande Prairie homes
(12/20/2007)
$1.3 million to improve vital transportation link through Saddle Hills County
(12/20/2007)
Chris Warkentin M.P. Announces CAMRIF Funding for Grande Prairie and Saddle Hills County
(12/20/2007)
Government of Canada Announces Further Investments to Control the Mountain Pine Beetle in Alberta
(12/18/2007)
Chris Warkentin's PMB moved to Committee
(12/14/2007)
“$600 Million Big Ones” in Federal Assistance for the Agriculture Industry
(11/21/2007)
Chris Warkentin Supports Strengthening the Youth Criminal Justice Act
(11/20/2007)
Government of Canada announces investment to promote skilled trades to young people in northwest Alberta
(11/13/2007)
Tax Cuts for Canadian Families: A Good Deal for the Peace Country
(10/30/2007)
Congratulations Extended to Peace River and Grimshaw Residents in the House of Commons
(10/22/2007)
Standing up for the Peace Country: Getting Tough on Violent Crime
(10/18/2007)
Chris Warkentin to Support the Conservative Throne Speech
(10/16/2007)
Canada's New Government announces $64 million National Anti Drug Strategy
(10/4/2007)
$2.7M to make Woodland Cree First Nation safer
(9/27/2007)
MP Chris Warkentin Announces Simplified Passport Renewal Program
(8/15/2007)
Groups Receive Government of Canada Support for Celebrate Canada Events
(6/27/2007)
MPs support Chris Warkentin's private members bill unanimously
(6/15/2007)
MP Chris Warkentin supports bill to protect Canada's public libraries
(6/13/2007)
Canada’s Conservative Government Urges Senate To Support Age Of Protection Legislation
(5/9/2007)
Taking Action Against Crystal Meth
(4/19/2007)
Liberal Kyoto Plan Reckless, Unrealistic
(4/19/2007)
Chris Warkentin Stands up for Farmers on bill C-46
(4/18/2007)
Conservative Government Appoints Senator-Elect Bert Brown to the Senate
(4/18/2007)
ACAP Project Completion Ceremony at the Grande Prairie Airport
(4/12/2007)
Canada’s New Government Supports Grande Prairie Live Theatre Society
(3/28/2007)
Barley Producers Choose Marketing Choice
(3/28/2007)
Over $900,000 for improvements in two Peace Country communities
(3/23/2007)
Canada’s New Government Supports the Prairie Art Gallery
(3/23/2007)
Budget 2007: A Stronger, Safer, Better Canada
(3/19/2007)
Chris Warkentin Stands Up for Energy Sector Workers
(2/6/2007)
Funding Announced for Two Seniors Projects in Riding of Peace River
(1/3/2007)
Chris Warkentin Supports Review To Protect Hunting, Fishing, And Trapping Activities
(11/23/2006)
Chris Warkentin Questions Attorney General on Gun Crime Legislation
(11/23/2006)
Opposition Parties Putting Canadian Families at Risk
(11/3/2006)
Income Trusts: Restoring Balance to the Federal Tax System
(11/2/2006)
Canada's New Government to Listen to Farmers with Plebiscite on Barley
(11/2/2006)
New Measures to Protect Canadians From Dangerous Offenders
(10/18/2006)
Member of Parliament Chris Warkentin Announces Additional $160,000 for Homelessness to City of Grande Prairie
(10/10/2006)
Canada’s New Government cuts wasteful spending, pays down debt
(9/25/2006)
President Karzai Thanks Canada
(9/22/2006)
Grand Opening of RCMP Grande Prairie Detachment
(9/18/2006)
New Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment
(9/15/2006)
Community Futures Celebrate 20 Years of Success at Annual Conference
(9/13/2006)
Chris announces $95,000 to City of Grande Prairie
(8/9/2006)
Chris Warkentin proud of additional $550 million in Farm Family Support
(7/31/2006)
Children Safer from Sexual Exploitation
(7/22/2006)
Accountability Act Rebuilds Confidence of Canadians
(6/22/2006)
Canada's New Government Fulfills Another Commitment
(6/20/2006)
MP meets cross Canada cyclist Tracy Persson on Parliament Hill
(6/1/2006)
Funding Community Investment Support Program
(5/25/2006)
Immediate Long-term support for Agricultural Sector
(5/18/2006)
Government takes action to eliminate the ineffective long-gun registry
(5/17/2006)
First Conservative Budget Provides Benefit for the Peace Country
(5/4/2006)
Canada’s New Government Delivers Real Tax Relief for Alberta
(5/2/2006)
May Budget Benefits Constituency
(5/2/2006)
Framework ends softwood lumber dispute
(4/28/2006)
MP Supports Farm Families
(4/11/2006)
Federal Accountability Act
(4/11/2006)
Safety Improvements at Five Alberta Airports
(3/27/2006)
