Grande Prairie Police Service
GPPS welcomes fourth class of graduates
The Grande Prairie Police Service is congratulating its fourth class of recruits.The newly made constables participated in a graduation ceremony on Friday, with their friends, family, and local dignitaries in attendance. (Image Credit: Everything GP Staff/ Nathaniel Leigh) (Image Credit: Everything GP Staff/ Nathaniel ...
Oct 9, 2026
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"Every $5.38 donated provides a nutritious meal"
Mustard Seed accepting donations to fund Thanksgiving meals
With the holiday weekend upon us, the Mustard Seed will host a Thanksgiving meal for those experiencing homelessness and poverty.Across seven cities, including Grande Prairie, the Mustard Seed provided 965,000 meals in 2025 and will be serving Thanksgiving meals to all shelter guests, clients and residents this weekend...
Oct 9, 2026
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Peace Region
City of Grande Prairie
City begins annual tree pruning program
The City of Grande Prairie has begun its annual fall and winter tree pruning program.Running from the start of October to the end of March, city crews are working to protect elm trees from Dutch elm disease and help other trees needing maintenance.Crews will be running through boulevards, streets and parks on a rotatin...
Oct 11, 2026
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Healthcare
Emergency department disruptions scheduled for two Peace Region hospitals on Tuesday
Alberta Health Services says disruptions have been scheduled for two emergency departments in the Peace in the coming days. The department at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital will not have an on-site physician from 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14. The Virtual Emergency Physician will...
Oct 10, 2026
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Grande Prairie Police Service
GPPS welcomes fourth class of graduates
The Grande Prairie Police Service is congratulating its fourth class of recruits.The newly made constables participated in a graduation ceremony on Friday, with their friends, family, and local dignitaries in attendance. (Image Credit: Everything GP Staff/ Nathaniel Leigh) (Image Credit: Everything GP Staff/ Nathaniel ...
Oct 9, 2026
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"Every $5.38 donated provides a nutritious meal"
Mustard Seed accepting donations to fund Thanksgiving meals
With the holiday weekend upon us, the Mustard Seed will host a Thanksgiving meal for those experiencing homelessness and poverty.Across seven cities, including Grande Prairie, the Mustard Seed provided 965,000 meals in 2025 and will be serving Thanksgiving meals to all shelter guests, clients and residents this weekend...
Oct 9, 2026
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Central Peace Health
AHS rescinds local ED disruption
UPDATE:AHS says coverage has been found for the Central Peace Health Complex ED from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. today, and they have rescinded the advisory.Due to a lack of physician availability and an inability to secure local coverage, there is no on-site physician today at the Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Depar...
Oct 9, 2026
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Snowfall Warning
Significant snowfall event to bring up to 25cm in high terrains
A snowfall warning has been issued by Environment Canada to replace the special weather statement in the Peace Region.The national weather office says significant snowfall is expected over West-Central Alberta today (Friday, Oct. 9) varying anywhere from 7 to 25 cm, with Grande Prairie expected to receive the lower end...
Oct 9, 2026
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Local Sports
Local Sports
NWJHL, Wolves, high school football this weekend
Besides the Storm and Wolves hockey games this weekend, there are a bunch of other games on the local sports schedule.NWJHLIN the Northwest Junior Hockey League Friday, Fairview in Fort St. John starts at 7 p.m. B.C. time. La Crete in Dawson Creek will start at 8 p.m. B.C. time.On Saturday, Beaverlodge will be in Sexs...
Oct 9, 2026
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Local Hockey
Storm host weekend doubleheader
With four wins and two losses on the young AJHL season, the Grande Prairie Storm hit the ice this weekend at Bonnetts Energy Centre to host a weekend doubleheader with two other teams. The first tilt is Friday night against the Devon Xtreme. Puck drop is 7:00 p.m. This will be the first time this season the two teams m...
Oct 9, 2026
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NWP Wolves
Wolves women's hockey team nervous, excited for regular season debut says coach
The head coach of the Northwestern Polytechnic Wolves women's hockey team says they are both nervous and excited about playing its first-ever regular season games this weekend. The Wolves host NAIT tonight at 7 p.m. A Community Tailgate party with free hot dogs starts at 5:30 p.m.Brett Stephanson thinks it is healthy t...
Oct 9, 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
Shift from just three years ago
Cultivated farmland values in Alberta rise in first six months of 2026
Farm Credit Canada has released its survey of cultivated farmland values for provinces across the country, and Alberta saw a noticeable spike.The FCC's senior economist Justin Shepherd, however, is quick to point out that only a few short years ago, it was almost the opposite for our province."Three or four years ...
Oct 10, 2026
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"temporarily unable to post updates"
Alberta RCMP Facebook pages down
Alberta RCMP is having technical difficulties with its Facebook pages.Mounties say it is affecting their ability to post updates and relay other information.Until the issue is resolved, RCMP encourage the public to check their X account for any updates, missing persons, wanted person notifications, major traffic adviso...
Oct 9, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta judge rejects NDP court challenge on voter list changes
An Alberta judge has thrown out a court challenge filed by the Opposition NDP on restricted voter list rules made by the government last month. Court of King's Bench Justice John Gill says in his decision that the government was within its rights to restrict what private information is provided to political parties. He...
Oct 9, 2026
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Takes effect November 1
Hours being changed at four Alberta border crossings to align with U.S. points of entry
Originally, CBSA sent out release with identical opening hours for commercial traffic and regular vehicle traffic. This story now includes the correct hours, as provided by CBSA.Beginning on the first of next month (Nov.1) the Canada Border Services Agency will be seasonally adjusting its hours to four points of entry ...
Oct 9, 2026
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Canada
Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim 'fearmongering'
DELTA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door while campaigning in this month's election, promising not to implement what he called the "U.S.-style privatization" of health care. Eby told a group of supporters asking h...
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Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plot
OTTAWA - Canada is joining more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran's apparent involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England. The countries say in a joint statement they "condemn in the strongest terms Iran's use of violent at...
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Prime minister's Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta's upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is "worth fighting for." "This year, Thanksgiving is a bit different," he said in the video message. "A week from today,...
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France open to defence deals with Canada despite its push for arms autonomy: envoy
OTTAWA - France's new ambassador in Ottawa says her country is open to working closer with Canada on defence procurement, despite its push for Europe to develop a fully autonomous arms industry. "In the defence sector and in other equally strategic sec...
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Trade minister leading 300-member mission to India this week
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is in India this week as the two countries look to reach a free-trade agreement by the end of the year. Sidhu is set to make stops in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru during his visit. He is being joined...
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Carney: Trump's 'energy ceasefire' could 'de-escalate' war in Ukraine
OTTAWA - Mark Carney thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for "his leadership toward securing an energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, the Prime Minister's Office said on Sunday. But on the same day, Carney also expressed to Ukraine's leader tha...
Oct 11, 2026
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World
Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed lethal injection last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings reviewed by The Associated Pre...
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic DC golf course
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Monday ordered a 24-hour halt to tree cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course, a historic D.C. golf course that has been part of President Donald Trump's plans to remake the city. Reyes i...
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Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
LONDON (AP) - A suspected terror plot at a U.S.-run military air base in England was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday. Burnham previously said there are strong indi...
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