City of GP
Resources Road construction to cause "significant delays"
Residents are being warned of "significant delays" along Resources Road, as construction is set to begin on Saturday (July 25).The City says this project is part of its 2026 capital construction program and will consist of several upgrades along Resources Road between 68 Ave and 88 Ave:Asphalt milling and pav...
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Go Canada Go!
Commonwealth Games start today, Grande Prairie athlete taking part
Grande Prairie's Oliver Dawson and the rest of Team Canada are getting set to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Dawson will be part of Canada's swim team. Racing will start Friday, July 24. Dawson recently swept all three men's breaststroke events at the Canadian Swimming Trials. Glasgow, Scotland, is the host c...
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Peace Region
Saddle Hills County
Bonanza water treatment offers non-potable water
Saddle Hills County is offering free non-potable water in Bonanza this summer.The water is not safe for drinking, cooking, or hygiene, but it can be used for dust control, construction, and other non-drinking use.The water is available free of charge at the Bonanza water treatment plant along TWP 800.
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City of GP
Resources Road construction to cause "significant delays"
Residents are being warned of "significant delays" along Resources Road, as construction is set to begin on Saturday (July 25).The City says this project is part of its 2026 capital construction program and will consist of several upgrades along Resources Road between 68 Ave and 88 Ave:Asphalt milling and pav...
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Aquatera Outdoor Pool
Outdoor pool reopens after two day closure
Residents are invited to dive back into fun at the Aquaterra Outdoor Pool.The pool has reopened after closing earlier this week due to the poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke.An updated pool schedule is now available on the City's website.
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Schools
New PWA to open with room for 1200 students says PWPSD
The Peace Wapiti Public School Division says the new Peace Wapiti Academy will have room for 1200 students when it opens. It could expand to hold 1425 kids. The division says the school "will likely open (with) Grades 9 to 12, but can accommodate (Grades) 8 to 12 if needed." Construction is expected to start...
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Go Canada Go!
Commonwealth Games start today, Grande Prairie athlete taking part
Grande Prairie's Oliver Dawson and the rest of Team Canada are getting set to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Dawson will be part of Canada's swim team. Racing will start Friday, July 24. Dawson recently swept all three men's breaststroke events at the Canadian Swimming Trials. Glasgow, Scotland, is the host c...
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City of Grande Prairie
GP Transit Quest challenging youth to explore in August
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging youth to explore their local transit system with a scavenger hunt next month. Throughout August, youth between the ages of 6 and 17 can take part in GP Transit Quest, travelling to Grande Prairie's major transit hubs and community destinations as they complete challenges and le...
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Local Sports
Wolves
NWP Wolves women's hockey team finalizes coaching staff
The Northwestern Polytechnic Wolves women's hockey team has finalized its coaching staff. Brett Stephanson will be the head coach. Trevor Whitby has been named assistant coach and goalie coach. Earlier, Kelly McLeod was named an assistant coach, while Tanya Chomyc was hired as the skating and player development coach....
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Baseball
Wheatbelt Baseball League playoffs resume Tuesday
The South Division final in the Wheatbelt Baseball League playoffs will start tonight (Tuesday, July 21)The County Brewers will host Rycroft in Game 1 at 7:15 p.m. The series was originally set to start on Sunday. The Rage will host Game 2 on Thursday, with the Brewers hosting Game 3 on Sunday, if necessary. In the No...
Jul 21, 2026
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Local Sports
Alberta Summer Games, football and baseball from the weekend
Alberta Summer Games Zone 8 athletes brought home 27 medals from the Alberta Summer Games held over the weekend in Strathcona County. That included five gold medals, eight silver, and 14 bronze. Five silver medals were won in beach volleyball, and one bronze came in swimming. The rest were captured in athletics. Close...
Jul 21, 2026
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Agriculture
Agriculture
54.5 per cent of the crop in the Peace rated good or excellent says new crop report
The July 14 crop report from Alberta Agriculture and AFSC says that 54.5 per cent of the major crops in the Peace were in good to excellent condition as of that date. That same number was at 57.9 per cent in the July 7 report. The breakdown by crop is 59.6 per cent for spring wheat, 58.4 per cent for barley, 57.4 per c...
Jul 22, 2026
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Crops
Close to 58 per cent of the Peace Region crop in good or excellent condition says July 7 crop report
The July 7 crop report from the province and AFSC says that 57.9 per cent of the major crops in the Peace were rated in good to excellent condition as of that date. The five-year average is 50.6 per cent. The 10-year average is 60.4 per cent. The breakdown by crop is 64 per cent for barley, 63.2 per cent for spring whe...
Jul 14, 2026
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Crop Report
Frequent precipitation helps soil moisture reserves and crop development
The latest Alberta Crop Report dated June 30, says fields are flourishing in the Peace Region thanks to recent rainfall amounts, but it is a different story in other parts of the province.AFSC notes crop development is behind due to late seeding in the northern regions, but rapid advancement is happening in areas with ...
Jul 06, 2026
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Alberta
Manitoba Premier Kinew 'willing to entertain' Alberta to Ontario pipeline
CHARLOTTETOWN - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday he's open to a west-east pipeline being pitched by his counterparts in Alberta and Ontario. Kinew, speaking to reporters at a meeting of premiers in Charlottetown, said the pipeline could make C...
Jul 22, 2026
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Provincial Politics
Alberta minister skirts questions about separation vote, says it's an important topic
A senior member of Premier Danielle Smith's government is again skirting questions about how he'll vote in Alberta's upcoming referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada. Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen was asked repeatedly Tuesday whether he'd vote for Alberta to stay or vote to hold a second ref...
Jul 21, 2026
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improved visibility and safety
RCMP altering the look of vehicle fleet nationwide
The RCMP is changing up the look of its vehicles for the first time in more than 30 years.In a release, they note the look is more modern but will also improve visibility."This new look prioritizes visibility and public safety," says Mike Duheme, RCMP Commissioner."It ensures our vehicles are instantly r...
Jul 21, 2026
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don't let it loose
Albertans urged not to release pet fish into local waterways
Albertans are being reminded not to put aquarium fish or plants into public waters.The Don't Let It Loose campaign urges against introducing these invasive species into ponds, lakes, rivers and other waterways where they could destroy the local ecosystem and even human health.The reminder comes after a 30 cm, 2.4 lb go...
Jul 21, 2026
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Canada
Carney says he could have been more clear about Gordie Howe bridge deal with U.S.
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he could have done a better job of explaining the details of a deal that will see the Gordie Howe International Bridge open to traffic between Ontario and Michigan next week. The text of an agreement to o...
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B.C. boosts monitoring of 865 repeat offenders, adds Lower Mainland intervention hubs
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government says it's expanding the supervision of repeat offenders with the creation of seven new intervention and monitoring hubs in the Lower Mainland to help reduce street disorder and crimes targeting businesses. It...
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Fuel costs on the rise as latest geopolitical turmoil drives up crude oil prices
CALGARY - Fuel costs are on the rise in Canada as geopolitical turmoil drives the price of crude oil to its highest level in more than a month. The Canadian national average sat above $1.80 a litre on Thursday - a two-cent increase from a day earlier ...
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Bank of Canada ordered for second time not to use replacement workers during strike
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada has been ordered for the second time this month to stop using the services of contract workers while its security officers are on strike. In a decision issued Wednesday, the Canada Industrial Relations Board said the Bank of...
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Supreme Court to examine timeliness of tribunal's decisions on RCMP labour issues
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will look at whether a tribunal's decisions on RCMP labour issues should be issued within strict timelines. The top court has agreed to review the handling of cases by the RCMP External Review Committee - an indepen...
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Falling crime numbers raise questions about Ottawa's tough-on-crime bills
OTTAWA - New statistics indicating crime has dropped almost everywhere in Canada show the Liberal government's three tough-on-crime bills were not based on facts, one advocate says. Statistics Canada said Wednesday both the rates and severity of report...
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World
Tropical Storm Bertha strikes Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana line in second landfall
Tropical Storm Bertha made a second landfall Thursday near the Texas-Louisiana state line after grazing southern Louisiana in a slow crawl that triggered heavy surf and some flooding along the Gulf Coast. Forecasters said more flooding was possible as ...
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Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life as family describes trauma, loss
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Friends and family of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman said the man sentenced Thursday to two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to her murder failed to eliminate her legacy but caused enduring fear and fury ...
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House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain...
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