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...
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Missing person
UPDATE: Missing Peace Region man located
UPDATE: The Grande Prairie Police Service says Rylie Owen Engelbert has been located and is safe.
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Peace Region
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...
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"taken by her stepfather"
Province-wide Amber Alert for missing girl rescinded
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...
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Missing person
UPDATE: Missing Peace Region man located
UPDATE: The Grande Prairie Police Service says Rylie Owen Engelbert has been located and is safe.
8h ago
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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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Roads
Road work project underway on Range Road 25 says County of Grande Prairie
The County of Grande Prairie says a two-month-long road work project on Range Road 25 is underway. The county says the work being done between Township Roads 744 and 754 will include road construction and installing culverts. The speed limit will be lowered in the construction area. Traffic will be detoured or down to ...
Oct 4, 2026
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Community
Sisters in Spirit Walk & Vigil set for Sunday
A walk to honour and remember Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will be held on Sunday. The Sisters in Spirit Walk & Vigil will start at the Spirit Sisters Rock in Muskoseepi Park by Northwestern Polytechnic at 10 a.m. It will then make its way to the Traditional Healing Garden at the Grande Prairie F...
Oct 3, 2026
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Local Sports
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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GP Storm
GP Storm open 2026/27 campaign top of the AJHL
The Grande Prairie Storm are off to a hot start in their 2026/27 campaign with a 4-1 record to end off September. The team is currently sitting atop the AJHL's North Division and the entire league.Over their last two seasons, the Storm have seen a lot of success, setting a new league attendance record, making a trip to...
Oct 1, 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...
1h ago
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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...
2h ago
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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 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...
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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...
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Minister's Awards
Individuals, organizations honoured for service to Alberta seniors
Several organizations and individuals are being recognized for their services to Alberta's seniors.The Minister's Seniors Service Awards have now been presented for 28 years."Seniors helped build the strong communities we know today," says Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services. "...
Oct 1, 2026
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Alberta to ramp up fines and penalties for illegal dumping
Increased penalties for illegal dumping are coming this fall, according to the Government of Alberta.The amendments to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act will also mean increased oversight of large waste facilities.Penalties are proposed to range from $10,000 to $100,000 for individuals, and from $100,000...
Oct 1, 2026
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Canada
Two Canadian Armed Forces members arrested in organized crime, kidnapping probe: DND
TORONTO - The Department of National Defence says two members of the Canadian Armed Forces were arrested by Toronto police on charges related to organized crime, kidnapping and firearms theft. The department says Sachintha Fernando and James Moreau, b...
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Canada closely following reports of plague in Russia, health minister says
OTTAWA - Canada is very closely following reports that a woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, Health Minister Marjorie Michel said on Monday. Russian authorities say the woman contracted pneumonia from an unknown source....
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Security screening mostly 'unimpeachable' but 'there are gaps': Anandasangaree
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged gaps in Canada's security screening process on Monday after confirming a Canadian charged with espionage was given a security clearance. Anandasangaree was called to answer questions at t...
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Ottawa, Northwest Territories sign health, infrastructure funding agreement
OTTAWA - The federal government made the first of a series of health-care funding announcements on Monday as it works to secure seven-year deals with each of the provinces and territories. The first of those agreements, worth $51.2 million, is with the...
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NDP, Conservatives, Greens trade barbs on taxes, health care B.C. election campaign
VICTORIA - Health care and taxes dominate the British Columbia election campaign, with the Conservatives criticizing the NDP's record, while the Greens panned a New Democrat taxation plan. NDP Leader David Eby unveiled a plan on Sunday that would intro...
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Speed Skating Canada working to regain charitable status after missed tax filing
OTTAWA - Speed Skating Canada says it is working to regain the charitable status it lost last month because of a missed annual tax filing. The Canada Revenue Agency published a notice in the Canada Gazette on Sept. 26 to note it had formally revoked th...
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World
2 people killed, including a student, after Florida school bus rolls over in crash, sheriff says
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - A school bus flipped over onto its roof during a multivehicle crash in central Florida on Monday morning, killing two people - including a 10th grade girl - and injuring several others, authorities said. Nearly 4...
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Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria
ONDO, Nigeria (AP) - A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said. There was no immediate word on whether there were casualties...
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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
CHICAGO (AP) - Dennis Hastert, whose congressional legacy as the longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a co...
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