Suspected diesel or hydraulic oil
Bear Creek chemical spill cleanup "winding down"
A cleanup at Bear Creek between Maskawoteh Park and the Grande Prairie Museum is nearing completion.A chemical leak was first reported to the City on July 24, and City crews, GPFD and a hazmat team responded to begin a full cleanup. At this time, the City has determined the chemical to be either weathered diesel or hyd...
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Health Advisory
Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Moonshine Lake
Alberta Health Services is warning the public that there are blue-green algae blooms in Moonshine Lake.Visitors and residents are being advised that the naturally occurring cyanobacteria are common during warm weather, and blooms can be blue-green, greenish-brown, brown, pink and/or red, and can look like scum, streaks...
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Peace Region
RCMP
UPDATE: Police presence on 60 Avenue over says Grande Prairie RCMP
UPDATE: Grande Prairie RCMP say the incident that led to a large police presence on 60 Avenue is over and the road is open again.No other details were provided. Grande Prairie RCMP sent out the following news release on Thursday evening, August 6.Grande Prairie RCMP is advising that there will be a large police presenc...
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Suspected diesel or hydraulic oil
Bear Creek chemical spill cleanup "winding down"
A cleanup at Bear Creek between Maskawoteh Park and the Grande Prairie Museum is nearing completion.A chemical leak was first reported to the City on July 24, and City crews, GPFD and a hazmat team responded to begin a full cleanup. At this time, the City has determined the chemical to be either weathered diesel or hyd...
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RCMP
Drive-by shooting in Fort St. John
Fort St. John RCMP are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place this morning.Mounties were called to the 9800 block of 108 Ave around 1:37 a.m. on August 6, 2026, and found bullet holes in a travel trailer, two adjacent residences, and a vehicle.No occupants or bystanders were injured in the shooting, which is...
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Health Advisory
Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Moonshine Lake
Alberta Health Services is warning the public that there are blue-green algae blooms in Moonshine Lake.Visitors and residents are being advised that the naturally occurring cyanobacteria are common during warm weather, and blooms can be blue-green, greenish-brown, brown, pink and/or red, and can look like scum, streaks...
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Construction
Patterson Place roadwork to begin tomorrow
A road rehabilitation project will get going in Patterson Place starting tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 7).As part of the City of Grande Prairie's 2026 Capital Construction program, crews will be making upgrades to the road along Popular Drive, between 72 and 79 Avenues. Once completed, crews will move to Patterson Drive, betw...
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October 1
Expanded recycling program coming to Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie residents will have access to a broader range of recycling options this fall.Effective Oct. 1, the province is introducing standardized recycling services across Alberta."Standardizing accepted materials across Alberta will make it easier for residents to understand what can be recycled and help kee...
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Local Sports
Chuckwagons
Kurt Bensmiller claims Day 1 at Dawson Creek Battle of the North
It was a cool and drizzly Wednesday evening in Dawson Creek, B.C., to kick off the Battle of the North stop on the WPCA Pro Tour. After the final times were posted, it was Kurt Bensmiller who was the top wagon of the night with a run time of 1:15.15. Fairview's Cody Ridsdale was a close second, only 0.14 seconds shy of...
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Equestrian
Grande Prairie equestrian to represent Canada at FEI World Championships
A Grande Prairie equestrian will represent Canada at the International Equestrian Federation World Championships. Charlotte Axani and her horse Lightning Jack 12 will compete in vaulting. This event has riders doing gymnastics or dance moves on horseback. The championships will run from August 11-23 in Aachen, Germany....
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Golf
Grande Prairie golfer at national tournament
A Grande Prairie golfer is among the 66 players taking part in the 2026 Canadian All Abilities Championship. It is being played at the Hylands Golf Club in Gloucester, Ontario. Kelly Masson opened the three-round tournament with a 10-over 82 on Wednesday. Masson is tied for 14th place on the men's side. The tournamen...
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Agriculture
Agriculture
Dawson Creek Exhibition starts Wednesday
The Greatest Show in the Peace gets going today (Wednesday, August 5). The Dawson Creek Exhibition will run through Sunday. Day 1 will start at 10 a.m. B.C. time with the Junior Rodeo and the opening of entries for the Bench Show. The fairgrounds opens for a sneak peek at noon. The Agriculture Kid Zone opens at the sa...
Aug 05, 2026
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Crop Report
Crops flourish thanks to late July heat
The latest Alberta Crop Report by AFSC says the entire province reaped the benefits of warmer weather in the latter half of July, with some scattered rain showers giving relief to a few regions. In the Peace Region, 48.7 percent of major crops are rated good to excellent as of July 28. This is above the five-year avera...
Aug 04, 2026
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Shop, cook and dine Canadian
August 1 marks Food Day Canada
Saturday, August 1 is Food Day Canada. The people behind the occasion say it is meant to get people to "shop, cook and dine Canadian." They also say this is a chance to celebrate farmers, fishers, chefs, researchers and whoever does the cooking at home. Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Tara Sawy...
Jul 31, 2026
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Alberta
Healthcare
Alberta radiation technologists concerned with staffing levels for new rules regarding diagnostic tests
Technicians who run diagnostic tests in Alberta's health system are wondering if they have enough people to accommodate changes to the program. Premier Danielle Smith's government now allows patients to book their own diagnostic tests without needing a doctor's referral. But they have to pay for the M-R-I, C-T scan or ...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta ministry facing workplace safety charges in firefighter's 2024 death
Alberta's government is facing workplace safety related charges in the death of a firefighter who was struck by a tree about two years ago while tackling the massive wildfire in Jasper National Park. Alberta Occupational Health and Safety says the wildland firefighter was employed by the minister of forestry and parks ...
Aug 05, 2026
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Allows Feds to fast track approvals
Ottawa moves to list Alberta-backed West Coast pipeline as national interest project
The federal government is advancing the process to designate a proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast as a "national interest" project.Naming a project in the national interest under the Building Canada Act allows the government to fast-track approvals and skirt some environmental laws.A notice published in ...
Aug 05, 2026
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various offences
Alberta RCMP dished out 1,100+ tickets on Heritage Day long weekend
A grand total of 1,107 traffic-related tickets were given out by Alberta RCMP over the August long weekend.Of those, 513 were for speeding, 27 were for distracted driving, and 20 were for seatbelt infractions."Road safety is a shared responsibility," says Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, Alberta RCMP Traffic Services. &...
Aug 04, 2026
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Canada
Conservative MP Larry Brock announces he will resign next month
OTTAWA - Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock is resigning as member of Parliament and is to return to his previous role as a prosecutor in southwestern Ontario. Brock, the MP for Brantford-Brant South-Six Nations, said in a social media post Thursday h...
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Granby Zoo warns visitors about contact with Japanese macaque after isolated incident
The Granby Zoo is issuing a warning to recent visitors following an incident involving a Japanese macaque on Aug. 4. The zoo says in a statement that there was an accidental physical contact between the primate and a visitor in a secure area of the zoo...
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Anand says women are key in pursuit of shared economic growth with African countries
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is pushing for more airline connections, trade and security projects with African nations, including through boosting the role of women on the continent to foster economic growth. "This is what ...
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U.S. Homeland Security says Canadian to be deported after assault in New Jersey
OTTAWA - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed on social media Wednesday that a Canadian woman accused of assaulting a teenager wearing what it called "pro-Trump" gear is being deported back to Canada. "It's time to get Kaitlyn to her fina...
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Grizzly bear attack in B.C. area leaves 72-year-old woman with serious injuries
LILLOOET - A 72-year-old woman attacked by a grizzly bear in a remote area of British Columbia's Interior has severe injuries, including a broken neck. The Conservation Officer Service says it happened Sunday outside of Gold Bridge, about 50 kilometres...
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Clarification to Aug. 2 story about rights of WestJet passengers
In a story about the WestJet labour disruption published on Aug. 2, The Canadian Press reported that under Canadian regulations, WestJet does not owe customers any compensation beyond a fare refund in the event of a strike. In fact, for passengers book...
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World
Tennessee voters oust Trump-backed congressman, set fall matchup for redrawn Memphis-area House seat
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary Thursday for a significantly reshaped congressional district - marking a rare rejection of a candidate endorsed by Pre...
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Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks
A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Washington, that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it, police said. Aaron Farinacci exp...
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Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Gaza
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Ugandan authorities on Thursday sought and won parliamentary approval to deploy troops to Gaza as part of an international force. The successful motion, brought by the defense minister, is Uganda's first public indi...
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