Saddle Hills County
Planned power outage to take place in Bonanza July 6
ATCO has announced a planned power outage to take place Monday, July 6 in the Bonanza community.Saddle Hills County says the outage will occur sometime between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and is expected to last about 2 hours. The County says if you have questions or concerns, to please reach out to ATCO at 1-800-668-2248.
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Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have unveiled a route for a proposed west-east oil pipeline. The two premiers say it would stretch 3,300 kilometres from Hardisty, Alta., to refineries in Sarnia, Ont., without cros...
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Peace Region
Saddle Hills County
Planned power outage to take place in Bonanza July 6
ATCO has announced a planned power outage to take place Monday, July 6 in the Bonanza community.Saddle Hills County says the outage will occur sometime between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and is expected to last about 2 hours. The County says if you have questions or concerns, to please reach out to ATCO at 1-800-668-2248.
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Chuckwagons
Croteau Jr. dethrones Vigen at top of Calgary Stampede aggregate
Day 3 of the 2026 Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby ended with defending champion Chanse Vigen bumped from his spot in the overall standings on Sunday night.For the second day in a row, Rae Croteau Jr. had the best run with a time of 1:14.46.Rounding out the top three in the aggregate are Jason Glass and Jamie Laboucane...
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GPPS
Police Services debuts it's "Iron Horse"
Residents can expect to see law enforcement on two wheels this summer.During the Canada Day parade, the Grande Prairie Police Service debuted the iron horse, a police-commissioned Harley-Davidson motorcycle.GPPS says they worked with Mighty Peace Harley-Davidson on their vision and expect another one to join their flee...
Jul 05, 2026
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RCMP
Arrest made in 2020 suspicious death of Grande Prairie resident
A Mackenzie County resident has been arrested in connection to a 2020 suspicious death in Grande Prairie.On Aug 11, 2020, 23-year-old Cheyenne Omeasoo was declared deceased, and the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit took carriage of the investigation.Nearly six years later on June 25, 2026, RCMP obtained an arrest warrant...
Jul 04, 2026
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Road work
City of Grande Prairie begins multiple road projects July 6
Multiple road projects begin in Grande Prairie Monday, July 6.Storm maintenance is set to take place at the westbound right-turn lane from 92nd Street onto 68th Avenue until late July, with the westbound right-turn lane closed and all transit and light traffic detoured.City crews are also set to begin road rehabilitati...
Jul 04, 2026
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"use insect repellent that contains DEET"
Record high rainfall prompts increased mosquito populations
Residents swatting away mosquitoes nonstop and asking themselves, "where do they keep coming from?" are not alone.According to researchers at the University of Alberta, the current heavy rain-extreme heat cycle the province is in has created the perfect environment for mosquitoes.Dr. Jumari Snyman, a research...
Jul 03, 2026
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Local Sports
Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
One cowgirl, three wagon drivers with Peace Country connections set to compete at the Calgary Stampede.
One cowgirl originally from Grande Prairie and three wagon drivers with connections to the Peace will be competing at the Calgary Stampede. Jennifer Neudorf is among the invitees in the barrel racing. She is in Pool B, which will start on Monday and run through Wednesday. Neudorf won the barrel racing title at Stompede...
Jul 03, 2026
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Triathlon
Registration for 2026 Grande Prairie Triathlon closes Sunday
Registration for Grande Prairie's annual triathlon closes Sunday, July 5 This is the second year it will operate under the Grande Prairie Triathlon name, as it continues to offer an inclusive race for athletes of all ages from 3 years old to 99 and over. The triathlon is happening July 12; athletes must have a Triathlo...
Jul 03, 2026
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Powerlifting
Grande Prairie powerlifter in his 60's setting records
A soon-to-be 67-year-old from Grande Prairie is setting provincial records in powerlifting for his age and weight classes. Raimo Paananen had a 125-kilogram squat lift, an 85-kilogram bench press and a 160-kilogram dead lift at the Alberta Powerlifting Championships, June 12 to 14, in Calgary. Paananen competes in the ...
Jul 02, 2026
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Agriculture
Agriculture
Beaverlodge Research Farm hosting milestone edition of the Beekeepers Field Day Friday
The 70th edition of the Beekeepers Field Day will be held today (Friday, June 26) at the Beaverlodge Research Farm.Anyone who wants to come is welcome. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The guest speaker this year will be Laval University researcher Dr. Pierre Giovenazzo.There will also be an update on what is being do...
Jun 26, 2026
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Crop Report
Crop development flourishes thanks to plentiful rainfall
In the latest Alberta Crop Report dated June 16, AFSC says moisture patterns around the province remain highly variable. The entire province has been getting timely precipitation to re-up soil moisture reserves and move along crop development. Central and northern Alberta are experiencing excess rainfall, particularly ...
Jun 22, 2026
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Agriculture
Wanham Plowing Match on this weekend
The Wanham Plowing Match is set for this weekend. Organizers say this year will mark "53 years of turning dirt!" This year will feature heavy horse plows, tractor pulls, log skids, the Kids Farmer Olympics and a ball tournament, among other things. Friday events will start at 10 a.m. Events Saturday and Sund...
Jun 19, 2026
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Alberta
Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have unveiled a route for a proposed west-east oil pipeline. The two premiers say it would stretch 3,300 kilometres from Hardisty, Alta., to refineries in Sarnia, Ont., without cros...
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ASIRT to investigate
One dead following roadside altercation with Alberta RCMP northeast of Calgary
Alberta police say one person is dead following a roadside interaction near the community of Irricana, northeast of Calgary. Airdrie RCMP say officers were responding to a 911 call on Highway 9, just outside the town, at 6:20 p.m.Upon arrival, officers say they located a male suspect, and after an altercation, at least...
Jul 04, 2026
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Requirements not met
Elections Alberta deems 'Water Not Coal' petition unsuccessful
Elections Alberta announced that Alberta musician Corb Lund's "Water Not Coal" citizen initiative petition has been deemed unsuccessful.Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, determined the requirements of section six under the Citizen Initiative Act were not met.The petition needed to reach the 1...
Jul 03, 2026
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Provincial Politics
NDP's Nenshi supportive of public cash for Alberta pipeline, wants honesty from Smith
Alberta's Opposition NDP leader says Premier Danielle Smith's plan for a new pipeline has his support, but he's calling on her to be honest about how much taxpayers could be on the hook for. Naheed Nenshi says he doesn't see public financing as a deal-breaker, but he'd like to see more private involvement. Nenshi says ...
Jul 03, 2026
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Canada
Transportation Safety Board investigating after CN Rail train derailed near Montreal
MONTREAL - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it has deployed a team northeast of Montreal to investigate after 45 railcars with a CN train derailed in a residential area on Sunday. Police in Repentigny, Que., say no injuries were reported ...
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Five things you should know about Canada's new fleet of submarines
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government is set to name Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as the preferred bidder to build the navy's next fleet of submarines, according to multiple media reports. That means Canada will now enter i...
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Carney names Alan Diner as new Federal Court chief justice
OTTAWA - Justice Alan Diner is the new Federal Court chief justice, replacing Paul Crampton who retired at the end of October. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Diner's appointment in a news release issued this morning. The new chief justice takes...
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Premiers Smith, Ford unveil proposed west-east oil pipeline route
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have unveiled a route for a proposed west-east oil pipeline. The two premiers say it would stretch 3,300 kilometres from Hardisty, Alta., to refineries in Sarnia, Ont., without cros...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 12:15 p.m. Canada's World Cup run ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco in Saturday's round-of-16 match in Houston, but there's still one more tournament game to be played on Canadian...
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Feds say they'll simplify procurement to get more contracts to small businesses
TORONTO - Ottawa is promising to simplify procurement processes to make it easier for small- and medium-sized businesses to land federal contracts. Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound is in Toronto today to announce plans to fix the clunky mechanisms ...
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World
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) - An island-wide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble. The blackout was reported by Cuba's Electric Union, which said on X that the cause was under investigation...
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NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that the allies put forward "clear, concrete and credible plans" to reach the organization's spending targets at its annual summit in Ankara. Rutte made the remark...
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Clashes in Sri Lankan prison leave at least 25 dead and over 100 injured
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Clashes broke out inside a prison in the outskirts of Sri Lanka's capital, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 100, officials and a TV station reported Monday. Police said the unrest at the prison ...
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