Crime
GPPS makes arrest after an armed robbery
Grande Prairie police have made an arrest in connection with an armed robbery earlier this month at a business. Thirty-two-year old Mitchell Ryan Chambers has been charged with two counts of possession of stolen property over $5000, three weapons charges, one drug possession count and another for failure to comply with...
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"above-average temperatures, lack of snow"
Fire Advsiory in effect for County of GP
A fire advisory has been issued for the County of Grande Prairie, including Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.The County Regional Fire Service says above-average temperatures for this time of year and a lack of snow prompted this advisoryGPFRS added that " Although fire permits are not issued after Nov. 1, those w...
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Peace Region
Crime
GPPS makes arrest after an armed robbery
Grande Prairie police have made an arrest in connection with an armed robbery earlier this month at a business. Thirty-two-year old Mitchell Ryan Chambers has been charged with two counts of possession of stolen property over $5000, three weapons charges, one drug possession count and another for failure to comply with...
7h ago
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"above-average temperatures, lack of snow"
Fire Advsiory in effect for County of GP
A fire advisory has been issued for the County of Grande Prairie, including Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.The County Regional Fire Service says above-average temperatures for this time of year and a lack of snow prompted this advisoryGPFRS added that " Although fire permits are not issued after Nov. 1, those w...
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Wapiti Area Synergy Partnership
Local group to host presentation on proposed Wonder Valley data centre
Residents seeking more information on the proposed Wonder Valley data centre are invited to attend a presentation tomorrow night (Tuesday, Nov. 10).As part of the Wapiti Area Synergy Partnership's Annual General Meeting, the group is hosting O'Leary Digital's Chief Operating Officer, Zach Parston, to give a presentatio...
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Town of Sexsmith
Town of Sexsmith accepting applications for 2026 micro business development grant
The Town of Sexsmith is accepting applications for a microgrant for business development.The town says it can cover up to 50 per cent of eligible costs for businesses located within the area with a valid license.Officials say the funding can be used for purchasing equipment, technology upgrades, investments, and more.A...
Nov 8, 2026
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Community
Aspen Grove School saluted by 3D Children's Society
Grande Prairie's Aspen Grove School has been given some recognition by the 3D Children's Society. The school has been given the organization's Ryan Wagner Memorial Award. 3D executive director Darren Foley says the award recognizes things like funds raised, sportsmanship and participation. "Aspen Grove has been kn...
Nov 8, 2026
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RCMP
Manslaughter charges laid in Valleyview stabbing investigation
Valleyview RCMP have one suspect in custody after responding to an alleged stabbing at a residence Friday morning (Nov. 6).Mounties say they attended the scene alongside EMS at 5:37 a.m. and, despite life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead at the scene. RCMP's Major Crimes Unit t...
Nov 7, 2026
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Local Sports
Week 10
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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USports Football
Ljuden named Canada West All-Star
Grande Prairie-raised Matthew Ljuden has been named to the Canada West Football All-Stars team. Ljuden has been named to the team as the centre. He is in his fifth year with the University of Alberta Golden Bears. The Golden Bears say on social media that this is the second time in his career he has been named to the a...
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Soccer
Team Canada wins IFA7 Super Cup
Canada beat Peru 3-0 in Sunday's championship game at soccer's IFA7 Super Cup, played in Lima, Peru. Grande Prairie's Any Wyatt is a defender on Team Canada. Canada went unbeaten in four games at the tournament. Canada defeated Venezuela 7-0 on Friday to finish the opening round with two wins and a draw. The tie was ag...
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Agriculture
Agriculture
More visitors spent a record amount of money at Alberta Open Farm Days says province
The province says there was record attendance for this year's edition of Alberta Open Farm Days. The government says the 133 host farms for the 14th edition this year had 51,061 visits. Those visitors spent a record $422,940. "The record spending we saw in 2026 demonstrates the value of connecting Albertans direct...
Nov 4, 2026
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Crop Report
Final crop report has Peace Region at 89 per cent harvest completion
Harvest is virtually complete around Alberta for the 2026 season. Provincial harvest progress bumped up four per cent compared to the week prior and now sits at 97 per cent complete.The final Alberta Crop Report by AFSC says that, with harvest being extended longer than normal, there's not enough comparable data from f...
Nov 2, 2026
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Agriculture
Alberta's agriculture minister praises farmers' hard, work, perseverance in statement on harvest
A written statement from Alberta's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation says that "despite weather challenges, crop yields are estimated to be above average."Tara Sawyer says this is especially true for the southern and central areas of the province, adding that she applauds "the perseverance, patience...
Oct 30, 2026
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Alberta
Alberta government
Applications now open for new round of seniors housing funding
What the provincial government calls the "largest continuing care expansion in the province's history" continues, with the province putting $250 million towards senior housing.The province says it is now accepting applications to build and upgrade 850 affordable homes for seniors, with $200 million set for bu...
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$39 million investment
Nine new urgent care centres announced across Alberta
On Monday, the Government of Alberta announced it's investing $39 million over the next three years that will support planning and land acquisition for nine new urgent care centres across the province.The communities include in Sylvan Lake, west and south Edmonton, the Stony Plain-Spruce Grove area, east Calgary, Lethb...
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Oct. 17, fire
Military sending 15 nurses to Alberta to help treat injured Wainwright soldiers
The military is sending 15 nurses to Alberta to relieve those who have been providing care to soldiers injured three weeks ago in a deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Acute Care Alberta says the nurses are set to arrive today and stay for more than a month. Eleanor Olszewski, the federal emergency manageme...
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lieutenant governor arts awards
Alberta's Distinguished Artist Award now worth $50,000
The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation is increasing the prize amount for its Distinguished Artist Award from $30,000 to $50,000.According to the organization, the Distinguished Artist Award recognizes exceptional achievement and significant artistic impact provincially and beyond. This increased pri...
Nov 5, 2026
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Canada
Ottawa amends, extends tariff relief program beyond U.S. steel imports
OTTAWA - The federal government is extending its relief program for firms importing tariffed U.S. goods and is changing the mix of goods eligible for those remissions. Since the early days of Canada's retaliatory duties against the United States, Ottaw...
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Canada Post says higher international and U.S. mail costs will sustain its operations
OTTAWA - The planned increase in the price of stamps is meant to help Canada Post become self-sustaining after years of financial losses, the Crown corporation's chief spokesperson said. Last week's federal budget announced the price of a single domest...
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Canada and China sign deal to deepen financial sector ties
VANCOUVER - Canada and China have struck an agreement to deepen collaboration across their financial systems as the two countries seek closer economic ties. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu ho...
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Alberta First Nation claims B.C. hydroelectric projects violate treaty rights
VANCOUVER - The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in Alberta is suing the British Columbia and federal governments and BC Hydro, alleging that provincial dam projects were built without regard for their rights, culture and way of life. Chief Allan Adam ...
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Fact File: No permanent positions set up during Canadian-led NATO exercise in Latvia
A social media post last week claimed that a Canadian-led military exercise in Latvia was a prelude to war with Russia. The post included a map of Latvia showing where the brigade was purportedly establishing permanent defensive positions along the bor...
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Chiefs question motive behind Indian Act talks after meeting with Carney, premiers
OTTAWA - First Nations chiefs who attended a closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and premiers last month say their concerns were overshadowed by Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's call for the abolition of the Indian Act. One chief also criti...
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World
California voters reject measure to tax the wealth of billionaires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going u...
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Republican Ken Calvert wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 40th Congressional District
Republican Ken Calvert won election Monday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing California's 40th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Young Kim. The race presented a rare general election contest between two incumbents o...
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Trump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily 'effectively over'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran "militarily is effectively over," suggesting that - at least for now - he's not prepared to resume the bombardment that has devastated the Islamic Republic an...
9h ago
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