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FWES investigating another suspicious grizzly death
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services is investigating another grizzly death.This is the second grizzly bear death Fish and Wildlife reported recently, after they located a deceased bear along a road near Swan Hills on Sept. 30. Photo Courtesy Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (Image Credit: Photo...
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Space Exploration
Man originally from Wembley to spend Thanksgiving in Mars simulator
A man originally from Wembley will be in Utah Thanksgiving Week to take part in a research project related to living on Mars. Dan Barnfield will be at the Mars Desert Research Station as part of the Spaceward Bound program. Barnfield says in an email that "we'll be living and working in a simulated Mars habitat.&q...
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Peace Region
City of Grande Prairie
Water service ceased for City of Grande Prairie's sani-dump stations
The City of Grande Prairie has shut down water service at their sani-dump stations.With colder temperatures and snow expected this weekend, South Bear Creek sani-dump and the sani-dump station near Centre 2000 will not be providing any water at this time.The stations will remain available for dumping.Residents can visi...
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FWES investigating another suspicious grizzly death
Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services is investigating another grizzly death.This is the second grizzly bear death Fish and Wildlife reported recently, after they located a deceased bear along a road near Swan Hills on Sept. 30. Photo Courtesy Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services (Image Credit: Photo...
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Weather Alert
First snowfall of the season expected this weekend
A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada for the majority of Alberta; spanning from the Grande Prairie area and tracking south.The national weather office says the first accumulating snow of the year is expected over the Thanksgiving weekend, which may affect holiday travel plans.Widespread rai...
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Space Exploration
Man originally from Wembley to spend Thanksgiving in Mars simulator
A man originally from Wembley will be in Utah Thanksgiving Week to take part in a research project related to living on Mars. Dan Barnfield will be at the Mars Desert Research Station as part of the Spaceward Bound program. Barnfield says in an email that "we'll be living and working in a simulated Mars habitat.&q...
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Municipal District of Greenview
MD of Greenview releases What We Heard Report on MDP Update project
The Municipal District of Greenview has completed phase 1 of its Municipal Development Plan update project.The MD has released its What We Heard Report, highlighting the feedback they received from the public during previous engagement sessions.The MDP is a long-term, strategic document that guides how the community gr...
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Northwestern Polytechnic
NWP unveils Cenovus Energy Power Engineering Bench Lab
Northwestern Polytechnic has unveiled its new Power Engineering Lab in the Skilled Trades Wing.A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for the new Cenovus Energy Power Engineering Bench Lab, which will provide students with hands-on learning opportunities in power engineering studies. (Image Credit: Everything GP ...
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Local Sports
Rodeo
Five cowboys, one cowgirl, originally from the Peace competing at CFR
CFR events have been going since Monday in Edmonton, but now it is time to rodeo. The first main performance at the Canadian Finals Rodeo is set for tonight (Wednesday, October 7), starting at 6:30 p.m. There is a bunch of competitors with connections to the Peace taking part this year. Grande Prairie's Ryder Topolinsk...
Oct 7, 2026
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Football
Sexsmith Football looking to start U16 girls team
Sexsmith Football is recruiting players for what it says would be "the first all-female U16 football team in our community." The team is looking for players born in 2012, 2013 or 2014. Potential players do not need any experience. The early registration deadline is November 1. Anyone interested can email pres...
Oct 7, 2026
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Football
Three unbeaten local schools in the new Football Alberta rankings
In the new high school rankings from Football Alberta, the Peace Wapiti Academy Titans are ranked ninth among 4A schools. The Titans are 3-0. They will play the Grande Prairie Phoenix Friday night. Kick-off time will be 6 p.m. at CKC Field.High Prairie is rated third, Sexsmith fifth, in the 9-a-side rankings. Both team...
Oct 6, 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
drive responsibly
RCMP conducting enhanced traffic enforcement across Alberta this long weekend
Alberta RCMP is urging motorists to be responsible this Thanksgiving long weekend.Mounties will participate in Operation Impact 2026 with enhanced enforcement initiatives aimed at reducing preventable collisions, injuries, and fatalities.The initiative is one of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police."We are...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta's economic prospects depend on immigration, chamber says as referendum nears
A new report from the Calgary Chamber of Commerce says Alberta's economic prospects hinge on its ability to attract newcomers into the workforce. The group released the survey less than two weeks before Albertans vote on 10 referendum questions, half of which deal with immigration. Albertans are being asked whether the...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta's Smith brushes off NDP voter list court battle, says legislation coming
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is brushing off a court battle launched by the Opposition NDP over her government's changes to voter list rules. Smith says the new restrictions were called for by elections officials after a major data breach involving a separatist group earlier this year. She says the NDP also asked for...
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Applications open
Alberta invests $10M in projects to improve primary care
Alberta is investing $10 million in projects aimed at improving access to primary care and finding new ways to deliver health services across the province.The funding is available through the Primary Care Innovation Fund, which supports projects designed to make care easier to access, connect patients with supports ear...
Oct 7, 2026
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Canada
Many Quebec voters got false election information from chatbot, MPs hear
OTTAWA - A lot of Canadians turning to chatbots for election information don't always get accurate responses, a Parliamentary committee heard today. McGill University academics have been tracking chatbot activity, including during the recent Quebec ele...
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Carney points to federal review when asked about restricting access to SKS rifle
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated Thursday the federal government will look at the advice of an arm's-length panel studying firearms classification before making any decision on the status of the SKS rifle. An FBI complaint filed in a Washi...
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Treasury Board minister says he's not aware of pests in federal office buildings
OTTAWA - Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says he's unaware of the presence of pests in federal office buildings. Responses to a House of Commons order paper question revealed last month that pests have been reported in dozens of federal buildings ...
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Author Galloway says his defenders lost jobs, friends after letter opposed suspension
VANCOUVER - Author and former University of British Columbia professor Steven Galloway says people who signed a letter criticizing the university's handling of a misconduct case against him were subjected to "extremely hurtful" comments, and suffered s...
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Cold Lake First Nations seeks judicial review of Pacific Link pipeline designation
OTTAWA - Cold Lake First Nations filed an application for judicial review in Federal Court on Thursday challenging Ottawa's decision to designate the Pacific Link pipeline as a project in the national interest. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Pr...
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Three horses en route to Equestrian Canada event killed in B.C. highway crash
REVELSTOKE - Three horses being transported to an Equestrian Canada event in Langley, B.C., have been killed in a crash on Highway 1 in the British Columbia Interior. Equestrian Canada said in a statement that four horses were being towed to the Nation...
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World
The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
CORONADO, Calif. (AP) - The USS Abraham Lincoln returned home to San Diego Bay Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew. ...
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MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 games starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in bargaining with players on Thursday. Owners also proposed to a...
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Trump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not order a resumption of military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections in the United States. Trump, while stumping for Republicans this week, has hinted t...
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