Crop report
Harvest virtually complete in Alberta, Peace Region canola far behind
The latest Alberta Crop Report dated Oct. 20, says there isn't enough data from the past 5 and 10 years to provide comparisons, as harvest 2026 continues at an historically slow pace. The slow progress is being blamed by moisture, both in the crop and field. Cooler temperatures are also slowing the drying process of gr...
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Oct. 26, 2026
City of GP holding engagement session for proposed construction projects
The City of Grande Prairie is holding a public engagement session this afternoon regarding two proposed construction projects.At Eastlink Centre today, City staff will be available to talk about the design for the 116 St & 132 Ave. twinning project, as well as improvements to the 100 Ave & 108 St. intersection....
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Peace Region
ED Disruption
Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department without on-site physician overnight Oct. 27-28
The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department will be without an on-site physician starting Tuesday, Oct. 27.Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, health officials say there will be no on-site physician from 8:00 p.m. Tuesday until 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.Pat...
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County of Grande Prairie
County crews to begin road and bridge work along Rr. 91 week of Oct. 26
The County of Grande Prairie is set to begin construction along Range Road 91 this week.Crews will be conducting road and bridge construction between township roads 704 and 710.While the work is ongoing, Range Road 91 will be closed to all but local traffic, and a detour will be available via Range Road 92.The work is ...
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RCMP
Alberta RCMP offering tips to prevent seasonal property crime
With the days getting shorter and colder, Alberta RCMP are offering tips to help you avoid seasonal property crime.Mounties say property crimes are often crimes of opportunity and tend to occur when there are less people around.The Alberta RCMP encourages property owners to take the following precautions:Store off-road...
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Oct. 26, 2026
City of GP holding engagement session for proposed construction projects
The City of Grande Prairie is holding a public engagement session this afternoon regarding two proposed construction projects.At Eastlink Centre today, City staff will be available to talk about the design for the 116 St & 132 Ave. twinning project, as well as improvements to the 100 Ave & 108 St. intersection....
13h ago
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BC RCMP
Home shot up in Fort St. John, B.C., no one hurt, RCMP say
FORT ST. JOHN - A home in Fort St John, B.C., has been peppered with gunshots.RCMP say they were called to the residence on Saturday (Oct. 24) after people reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area.Cpl. Brett Urano says it was fortunate no one was injured, but the potential for a tragic outcome can't be understate...
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Agriculture
Local groups receiving grants from FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Two ag. societies and two First Nations in northwestern Alberta have been given grants from Farm Credit Canada's AgriSpirit Fund. The Bezanson Agricultural Society will use its $20,000 for upgrades to the Bezanson Community Event Centre. This project was also given a $20,000 grant from UFA Agricultural Community Founda...
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Local Sports
Storm
Storm split weekend games in Bonnyville
The Storm split two games in Bonnyville over the weekend. A 6-3 win on Saturday followed by a 3-2 loss on Friday. In Friday's game, Bowen Grycan had a goal and an assist. Treysen Miller had two assists. In Saturday's game, defenceman Ryan Richter had a goal and three assists. Easton Goulet had a goal and an assist. Co...
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Week 8
Football Alberta Weekly Top-10 Rankings
Here are the Weekly Top-10 Rankings for all five levels of high school football in Alberta for the 2026 season.These rankings will come out every Sunday (except for Labour Day kickoff) from now up until November 9.At that time, those will be the last rankings, and teams will take this rank into provincials.The 12-a-sid...
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Local Sports
Hockey, curling, football, Wolves this weekend
Storm The Storm will visit Bonnyville Friday and Saturday. Face-off time for both games will be 7 p.m. The Storm have the best record in the Alberta Junior Hockey League at 9-2-1 and hold first place by five points over Lloydminster.NWJHLThere are three games in the Northwest Junior Hockey League Friday. Beaverlodge ...
Oct 23, 2026
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Agriculture
Crop report
Harvest virtually complete in Alberta, Peace Region canola far behind
The latest Alberta Crop Report dated Oct. 20, says there isn't enough data from the past 5 and 10 years to provide comparisons, as harvest 2026 continues at an historically slow pace. The slow progress is being blamed by moisture, both in the crop and field. Cooler temperatures are also slowing the drying process of gr...
13h ago
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Agriculture
Local groups receiving grants from FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Two ag. societies and two First Nations in northwestern Alberta have been given grants from Farm Credit Canada's AgriSpirit Fund. The Bezanson Agricultural Society will use its $20,000 for upgrades to the Bezanson Community Event Centre. This project was also given a $20,000 grant from UFA Agricultural Community Founda...
18h ago
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Agriculture
Farm groups looking for directors
Several agricultural commodity groups are looking for farmers to serve on their boards. Alberta Grains Alberta Grains says it has five openings for directors and 13 more for delegates. Anyone who wants to run must grow wheat or barley in their region and must have paid a check-off in the last two fiscal years. The nomi...
Oct 23, 2026
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Alberta
Provincial politics
Shane Getson, outspoken UCP backbencher, quits Alberta legislature
A plainspoken, two-term Alberta United Conservative backbencher who courted controversy and riled up the Opposition NDP is leaving. Shane Getson, in a statement, says he is leaving due to personal and family reasons but does not elaborate. He has represented Lac. Ste. Anne-Parkland, a mostly rural riding northwest of E...
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Eye See
Alberta allowing optometrists to perform minor laser procedures
The Alberta government says optometrists will soon be allowed to perform minor surgical and laser procedures in the province. Justin Wright, Alberta's primary and preventative health minister, says the goal is to give Albertans better access to care closer to home. The government says the expanded scope of optometry wi...
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Tips inside
Better Business Bureau warns public of online Halloween scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be wary of websites and online ads offering deals on Halloween costumes and products.The Bureau said they've seen an increase in reports across North America about fake websites and ads that have scammed people ahead of Halloween."Scammers are relentless, and thi...
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RCMP
Alberta RCMP offering tips to prevent seasonal property crime
With the days getting shorter and colder, Alberta RCMP are offering tips to help you avoid seasonal property crime.Mounties say property crimes are often crimes of opportunity and tend to occur when there are less people around.The Alberta RCMP encourages property owners to take the following precautions:Store off-road...
12h ago
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Canada
BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez out as board launches leadership change
VANCOUVER - Nicolas Jimenez is out as CEO at BC Ferries in a "leadership transition" launched by the company's board, just two days after the election of the B.C. Conservatives, who asked for his firing last year. A news release from BC Ferries said B...
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Youth go to court to make Canada legally accountable for its role climate crisis
VANCOUVER - The first youth-led climate trial in Canadian history has begun at the federal courthouse in Vancouver, where 15 plaintiffs argue that federal legislation violates their constitutional rights by continuing the trajectory of greenhouse gas e...
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Court hears of impact of sexual assault allegation on 'star' author Galloway's career
VANCOUVER - The literary agent for Steven Galloway said it would have been "impossible" to sell any new work by his client in the years after a former student made unproven allegations of rape and sexual assault against the author a decade ago. Henry D...
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Financial transactions watchdog steps up action against money service businesses
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency revoked the registrations of 82 money service businesses in 2025-26, up from 12 the previous year. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre says it focused significant resources on the money...
12h ago
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Police ethics commissioner and watchdog investigating Montreal police
MONTRÉAL - Quebec's internal security minister says a provincial police ethics commissioner and an independent watchdog will both investigate the suspension of a Montreal police officer over allegations of criminal conduct in interactions with homeless...
16h ago
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Trump says he expects trade war with Canada to end 'pretty soon'
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects his constantly evolving trade war with Canada to end "pretty soon" as Prime Minister Mark Carney suggests Washington could be moving closer to Ottawa's demands. Trump told a rally in Port Huron, Mich...
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World
Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country is embroiled in unresolved wars, still reeling from Hamas' 2023 attack and deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. ...
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Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jackson Chourio set the tone at the plate, Brice Turang sparked an historic offensive outburst and Robert Gasser shut the door on the mound. The Milwaukee Brewers are one victory from their first World Series t...
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Local ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts in southern Ukraine as Russia attacks other areas
MYKOLAIV, Ukraine (AP) - A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv. The local pause in fighting...
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