County of Grande Prairie
County Council regular meeting highlights
County of Grande Prairie Council held its regular meeting yesterday (Monday, Oct. 5).County Council gave a first reading to "amendments to the Land Use Bylaw that establish a new Data Centre Campus District."More details on that portion of the meeting can be found by clicking here.Among other highlights from ...
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Rodeo
Tuesday registration deadline for rodeo clinics
Young people interested in rough stock rodeo events will be getting instructions from some top cowboys later this month. Ryder Topolinski, Auzyn Corr, and Logan Rasmussen will be giving lessons at clinics organized by Teepee Creek Junior Rodeo. There is a bareback and saddle bronc clinic on October 17 and a steer ridi...
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Peace Region
County of Grande Prairie
County Council regular meeting highlights
County of Grande Prairie Council held its regular meeting yesterday (Monday, Oct. 5).County Council gave a first reading to "amendments to the Land Use Bylaw that establish a new Data Centre Campus District."More details on that portion of the meeting can be found by clicking here.Among other highlights from ...
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County of Grande Prairie
County looking at new zoning designation for data centres
The County of Grande Prairie says it is looking at changes to its Land Use Bylaw regarding data centres and will be seeking public input. Council has given first reading to an amendment that would see a Data Centre Campus District added to the bylaw. The Data Processing Establishment designation would be removed. The c...
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RCMP
Fort St. John RCMP investigating "violent threats" towards a local student
Fort St. John RCMP became aware of violent threats made towards a local high school student on Sunday evening (Oct. 4).As a result, Mounties were at the school all day yesterday (Monday, Oct. 5) "to provide support to staff and students as they attended school."Fort St John RCMP, Inspector Jaime Moffat says, ...
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Construction
108th St. bridge pathway closed
Work is underway on the 108 Street bridges in Grande Prairie, and as a result, the pathway running underneath is closed.City of Grande Prairie crews installed scaffolding and began repair and maintenance on the underside of the bridge on Monday, Oct. 5, with the work expected to last another two to three days.The city ...
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September 2024 Incident
New trial date scheduled for pair charged in Dangerous Person Alert
A new trial date has been scheduled for two people charged following a public safety alert issued near Mayerthorpe two years ago. Dakota Jace Patterson, 30, of Whitecourt, and Santiago Nickolus Arthur Patterson, 32, of Grande Prairie, are scheduled for a jury trial in Edmonton Court of King's Bench on May 14, 2027. ...
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Peace Region Wildfire free
Wildfire danger level low in PRFA, agri-producers still asked to be cautious
The Peace River Forest area wildfire danger rating now sits at low. Alberta Wildfire also reports zero active wildfires in all of northern Alberta. However, even with low wildfire danger levels and cold temperatures, Alberta Wildfire is asking residents to still use caution. Specifically for the PRFA, "agricultura...
Oct 5, 2026
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Local Sports
Rodeo
Tuesday registration deadline for rodeo clinics
Young people interested in rough stock rodeo events will be getting instructions from some top cowboys later this month. Ryder Topolinski, Auzyn Corr, and Logan Rasmussen will be giving lessons at clinics organized by Teepee Creek Junior Rodeo. There is a bareback and saddle bronc clinic on October 17 and a steer ridi...
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Grande Prairie Storm
Storm drop Hockey Hooky game to Eagles
Canmore beat the Storm 5-3 this afternoon in Grande Prairie in the annual Hockey Hooky game. The Storm led 1-0 on a Cole Penner goal before the Eagles scored five straight goals, then held on for the win. Braeden Veldhuizen had a goal and an assist for Grande Prairie, while Bowen Grycan had the other Storm goal. Cohen ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Local Sports
NWJHL, Wolves this weekend
NWJHLThere are three games in the Northwest Junior Hockey League Friday, Oct. 2.Slave Lake is in Beaverlodge, Sexsmith is at the Wheat Kings, and Dawson Creek is in Fairview. All three games start at 8:00 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 3, La Crete is in Beaverlodge and Fort St. John in Slave Lake with both starting at 7:00 p.m...
Oct 2, 2026
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Agriculture
Peace Region Wildfire free
Wildfire danger level low in PRFA, agri-producers still asked to be cautious
The Peace River Forest area wildfire danger rating now sits at low. Alberta Wildfire also reports zero active wildfires in all of northern Alberta. However, even with low wildfire danger levels and cold temperatures, Alberta Wildfire is asking residents to still use caution. Specifically for the PRFA, "agricultura...
Oct 5, 2026
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Crop Report
Favourable weather helps farmers with harvest
Wind and sunshine have helped producers across the province get in the fields to continue with a harvest season that is later than usual.According to the latest Alberta Crop Report by AFSC, there was a 21 per cent increase provincewide in harvest completion for major crops to 60 per cent.When compared to the report bef...
Oct 5, 2026
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Community
Bezanson Ag. Society receives grant from UFA Foundation
A Peace Country organization is among five across Alberta to get a $20,000 grant from UFA Agricultural Community Foundation's Rural Communities Grant program. The Bezanson Agricultural Society is getting the money for its Bezanson Community Hub Revitalization project. UFA says on its website that the money will be used...
Oct 4, 2026
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Alberta
Provincial Politics
Alberta doctors vote to ratify a proposed 3-year pay deal with provincial government
A proposed three-year master pay deal with the provincial government has been ratified by members of the Alberta Medical Association. Both the government and the association representing physicians said once it's finalized, they will share details of the agreement. In a letter to members, association president Dr. Heid...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta separatist leaders see Quebec premier-designate Plamondon as an ally
Leading figures in the push for Alberta separation are celebrating the election of Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. Jeff Rath, a prominent figure pushing for Alberta independence, says Plamondon is a friend to his movement and his election victory could change the political dynamic of Canada. Plamondo...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta Catholic bishops urge faithful to consider impact of referendum on vulnerable
Alberta's Catholic bishops are imploring parishioners to think about how the province's upcoming referendum proposals may impact vulnerable people. Albertans head to the polls Oct. 19 to weigh in on 10 questions, including five affecting immigration policy and how some newcomers access public services. Premier Danielle...
Oct 5, 2026
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Province-wide alert
UPDATE: Amber alert canceled
UPDATE: Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Valleyview RCMP have canceled the Amber Alert. Valleyview RCMP is updating the public that the Amber Alert issued for the 7 year old girl has been canceled. Mounties say the child has been safely located by police. The suspect has been arrested and in police custody. The Alberta...
Oct 5, 2026
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Canada
Defendant in author Steven Galloway's defamation case to remain anonymous
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Supreme Court has granted anonymity to a defendant in the long-running defamation case brought by author and University of B.C. professor Steven Galloway. The judge says the woman, referred to as A.B., has shown that i...
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Martel returns to Conservative caucus, joins the Tory Senate group
OTTAWA - Quebec Sen. Richard Martel is back in the opposition caucus after joining the Conservative Senate group today. Sen. Leo Housakos, the opposition leader in the Senate, says Martel is a "natural fit" in a statement issued today. Martel left the ...
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Alberta separatists see an ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon
EDMONTON - Leading figures in the push for Alberta separation are celebrating the election of Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. Jeff Rath said Tuesday that St-Pierre Plamondon's election victory could change the political dynamic of Ca...
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U.S. suspect conspired with Tumbler Ridge killer before and during attack: FBI
SEATTLE - A Washington state suspect gave advice, money and encouragement to the Tumbler Ridge mass killer and tried to livestream the attack on social media to "amplify" the impact of the murders, the FBI said on Tuesday. Mike Harrington, special age...
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Carney to again visit Turkey later this month amid trade talks, LGBTQ+ crackdown
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is returning to Turkey later this month as he seeks to boost trade and defence ties with a country with rising importance. Carney was in Turkey for the NATO summit in July, and his office says he will again visit the...
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Foreign influence commissioner expects registration to increase as awareness grows
OTTAWA - Canada's foreign influence transparency commissioner suggests it's too early to tell whether people are complying with new obligations to report information to his office. Commissioner Anton Boegman told MPs on a House of Commons committee Tue...
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World
Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump ...
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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee's attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday. "Against all odds, Christa Pike is conscious, speaking, and conti...
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Washington resident conspired with Canadian school shooter before attack, officials say
SEATTLE (AP) - Federal authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested and charged a 30-year-old from Washington state with encouraging an 18-year-old to commit one of the worst school shootings in Canada's history by offering to livestream the Februa...
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