County of Grande Prairie
Nominations open for 2027 County of Grande Prairie farm family award
County of Grande Prairie residents are invited to nominate a farming family that has made significant agricultural contributions.The 2027 Farm Family of the Year Award will recognize a family that uses sustainable farming practices, finds innovative ways to meet challenges, and makes lasting contributions to their rura...
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Canada's Safest Employer Awards
Aquatera Utilities receives national recognition
A local business has been recognized as one of Canada's safest employers.Aquatera Utilities was chosen as an Excellence Awardee for the MWG Apparel Award for Canada's Safest Utilities and Electrical Employer category at the Canada's Safest Employer Awards.Aquatera says with its employees working in a variety of fields;...
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Peace Region
Canada's Safest Employer Awards
Aquatera Utilities receives national recognition
A local business has been recognized as one of Canada's safest employers.Aquatera Utilities was chosen as an Excellence Awardee for the MWG Apparel Award for Canada's Safest Utilities and Electrical Employer category at the Canada's Safest Employer Awards.Aquatera says with its employees working in a variety of fields;...
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ED Disruption
Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department without on-site physician overnight Oct. 27-28
The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department will be without an on-site physician starting Tuesday, Oct. 27.Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, health officials say there will be no on-site physician from 8:00 p.m. Tuesday until 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.Pat...
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County of Grande Prairie
County crews to begin road and bridge work along Rr. 91 week of Oct. 26
The County of Grande Prairie is set to begin construction along Range Road 91 this week.Crews will be conducting road and bridge construction between township roads 704 and 710.While the work is ongoing, Range Road 91 will be closed to all but local traffic, and a detour will be available via Range Road 92.The work is ...
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RCMP
Alberta RCMP offering tips to prevent seasonal property crime
With the days getting shorter and colder, Alberta RCMP are offering tips to help you avoid seasonal property crime.Mounties say property crimes are often crimes of opportunity and tend to occur when there are less people around.The Alberta RCMP encourages property owners to take the following precautions:Store off-road...
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Oct. 26, 2026
City of GP holding engagement session for proposed construction projects
The City of Grande Prairie is holding a public engagement session this afternoon regarding two proposed construction projects.At Eastlink Centre today, City staff will be available to talk about the design for the 116 St & 132 Ave. twinning project, as well as improvements to the 100 Ave & 108 St. intersection....
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BC RCMP
Home shot up in Fort St. John, B.C., no one hurt, RCMP say
FORT ST. JOHN - A home in Fort St John, B.C., has been peppered with gunshots.RCMP say they were called to the residence on Saturday (Oct. 24) after people reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area.Cpl. Brett Urano says it was fortunate no one was injured, but the potential for a tragic outcome can't be understate...
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Local Sports
County of Grande Prairie
Nominations open for 2027 County of Grande Prairie farm family award
County of Grande Prairie residents are invited to nominate a farming family that has made significant agricultural contributions.The 2027 Farm Family of the Year Award will recognize a family that uses sustainable farming practices, finds innovative ways to meet challenges, and makes lasting contributions to their rura...
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Storm
Storm split weekend games in Bonnyville
The Storm split two games in Bonnyville over the weekend. A 6-3 win on Saturday followed by a 3-2 loss on Friday. In Friday's game, Bowen Grycan had a goal and an assist. Treysen Miller had two assists. In Saturday's game, defenceman Ryan Richter had a goal and three assists. Easton Goulet had a goal and an assist. Co...
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Week 8
Football Alberta Weekly Top-10 Rankings
Here are the Weekly Top-10 Rankings for all five levels of high school football in Alberta for the 2026 season.These rankings will come out every Sunday (except for Labour Day kickoff) from now up until November 9.At that time, those will be the last rankings, and teams will take this rank into provincials.The 12-a-sid...
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Agriculture
County of Grande Prairie
Nominations open for 2027 County of Grande Prairie farm family award
County of Grande Prairie residents are invited to nominate a farming family that has made significant agricultural contributions.The 2027 Farm Family of the Year Award will recognize a family that uses sustainable farming practices, finds innovative ways to meet challenges, and makes lasting contributions to their rura...
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Crop report
Harvest virtually complete in Alberta, Peace Region canola far behind
The latest Alberta Crop Report dated Oct. 20, says there isn't enough data from the past 5 and 10 years to provide comparisons, as harvest 2026 continues at an historically slow pace. The slow progress is being blamed by moisture, both in the crop and field. Cooler temperatures are also slowing the drying process of gr...
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Agriculture
Local groups receiving grants from FCC AgriSpirit Fund
Two ag. societies and two First Nations in northwestern Alberta have been given grants from Farm Credit Canada's AgriSpirit Fund. The Bezanson Agricultural Society will use its $20,000 for upgrades to the Bezanson Community Event Centre. This project was also given a $20,000 grant from UFA Agricultural Community Founda...
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Alberta
Provincial politics
Shane Getson, outspoken UCP backbencher, quits Alberta legislature
A plainspoken, two-term Alberta United Conservative backbencher who courted controversy and riled up the Opposition NDP is leaving. Shane Getson, in a statement, says he is leaving due to personal and family reasons but does not elaborate. He has represented Lac. Ste. Anne-Parkland, a mostly rural riding northwest of E...
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Eye See
Alberta allowing optometrists to perform minor laser procedures
The Alberta government says optometrists will soon be allowed to perform minor surgical and laser procedures in the province. Justin Wright, Alberta's primary and preventative health minister, says the goal is to give Albertans better access to care closer to home. The government says the expanded scope of optometry wi...
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Tips inside
Better Business Bureau warns public of online Halloween scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be wary of websites and online ads offering deals on Halloween costumes and products.The Bureau said they've seen an increase in reports across North America about fake websites and ads that have scammed people ahead of Halloween."Scammers are relentless, and thi...
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RCMP
Alberta RCMP offering tips to prevent seasonal property crime
With the days getting shorter and colder, Alberta RCMP are offering tips to help you avoid seasonal property crime.Mounties say property crimes are often crimes of opportunity and tend to occur when there are less people around.The Alberta RCMP encourages property owners to take the following precautions:Store off-road...
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Canada
In the news today: Chow re-elected, MAID bill tabled, Eurovision finalists named
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Olivia Chow re-elected as Toronto's mayor, staving off challenge from Brad Bradford Toronto voters have handed Olivia Chow her second term as mayor of Canada's lar...
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Dementia doctors, provinces differ on question of advance consent in MAID
TORONTO - As the federal government prepares to table new legislation that would allow advance requests for medical assistance in dying, the stark difference in opinion between two provinces highlights an ongoing debate about what constitutes true cons...
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United Arab Emirates, Canada to share details of strategic partnership today
OTTAWA - Abu Dhabi's crown prince is in Ottawa for meetings today as Canada and the United Arab Emirates work to cement their trade ties. Prime Minister Mark Carney will greet and participate in a welcome ceremony for Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zay...
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Liberals set to table bill restricting access to MAID in cases of mental illness
OTTAWA - The federal government is set to introduce changes to Canada's medical assistance in dying law Tuesday to bar people suffering solely from a mental illness from accessing MAID, and to allow for advance directives. The government put the legisl...
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Five Things: The key topics at play as Canada and the EU discuss deeper ties
OTTAWA - The next step in the relationship between Canada and the European Union is set to be unveiled by Prime Minister Mark Carney and EU President Ursula von der Leyen at a summit in Montreal on Thursday and Friday. This summit comes just over a mon...
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Free labour movement not something Canada and EU considering in new pact: ambassador
OTTAWA - Negotiations toward a new transatlantic pact between Canada and the European Union don't include discussions for a full-scale free labour movement, but something more focused, Canada's EU ambassador said ahead of the Canada-EU summit later thi...
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World
At least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - At least 62 people have been killed after gunmen attacked a community in northeastern Nigeria, the country's emergency agency said Tuesday. The attack, reportedly carried out by criminals known as bandits, happened o...
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2 men charged with UK national security offenses over incident at US-run military base in England
LONDON (AP) - Two men were charged Tuesday with national security offenses over a suspected plot against RAF Fairford, a U.S.-run military air base in England, police and prosecutors said. British nationals Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim and Nou...
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Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases as authorities race to slow the spread in African countries
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - The fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 10,000 confirmed cases, government data showed Tuesday, as health authorities race to slow the spread of the disease in multiple African countries. It is the fastest-...
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