Enforcement Services
GPES asking drivers to slow down in construction zones
As construction season rolls on in Grande Prairie, Enforcement Services is reminding drivers to slow down.GPES says Peace officers routinely encounter drivers "disregarding posted speed limits and other traffic laws;" with a recent enforcement initiative at the 116 Ave and 96 Street construction zone, resulti...
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Canadian National Championships
Hundreds of competitors in Grande Prairie for disc golf championships
Organizers say 400 competitors have come to Grande Prairie from across Canada, along with the US and New Zealand, for the Canadian National championships in disc golf. The championships will start today (Friday, July 24) and run through Sunday. Local organizing committee chair Dylan Bressey says his group is excited to...
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Peace Region
City of Grande Prairie
Black bear spotted in South Bear Creek Park
The City of Grande Prairie is advising a black bear has been spotted in South Bear Creek Park.Anyone visiting the area is advised to use caution and remember to keep their pets on a leash.Click here to learn more about bear safety and how to avoid a wildlife encounter.
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Road Work
Construction in Aspen Ridge Subdivision commences week of July 24
Construction in the Aspen Ridge Subdivision is set to begin this week.The County of Grande Prairie will be conducting pavement overlays in the subdivision, along with minor spot fixes and road surface milling. (Image Credit: County of Grande Prairie) The County says while the work is ongoing, speed will be reduced in t...
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Enforcement Services
GPES asking drivers to slow down in construction zones
As construction season rolls on in Grande Prairie, Enforcement Services is reminding drivers to slow down.GPES says Peace officers routinely encounter drivers "disregarding posted speed limits and other traffic laws;" with a recent enforcement initiative at the 116 Ave and 96 Street construction zone, resulti...
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Aquatera
Watermain replacement work to commence along 97B Street
Aquatera Utilities is set to begin water and sanitary main replacement work along 97B Street Friday, July 24.Crews will be working between 128 Avenue and 132 Avenue, resulting in reduced lanes, limited access for local traffic only, and detours.Drivers are encouraged to allow for extra travel time while in the work are...
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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.
Jul 23, 2026
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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...
Jul 23, 2026
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Local Sports
Canadian National Championships
Hundreds of competitors in Grande Prairie for disc golf championships
Organizers say 400 competitors have come to Grande Prairie from across Canada, along with the US and New Zealand, for the Canadian National championships in disc golf. The championships will start today (Friday, July 24) and run through Sunday. Local organizing committee chair Dylan Bressey says his group is excited to...
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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....
Jul 22, 2026
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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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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
Wildlife Safety
Charges laid against hikers with off-leash dog after grizzly encounter in Banff
Parks Canada says charges have been laid against two hikers who, along with their off-leash dog, encountered a grizzly bear in Banff National Park. Video of the encounter on Taylor Lake trail was posted to Instagram, and Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the people involved. The regulatory charges under the Ca...
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Training Exercise
Three Armed Forces members injured after falling into Jasper glacier crevasse
The Armed Forces says three members were injured last week after falling into a crevasse during a training exercise in Jasper National Park. Maj. Bradley Roy says the three-person rope team was performing a rescue exercise when they dropped about 20 metres into the crevasse on the Athabasca Glacier. Roy says the three ...
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Q1 2026
Quarterly report reveals 'job vacancy rates' around Alberta
The latest Alberta Job Vacancy Report, for January to March 2026 (Q1 2026), has been published.'Job vacancy rate' (JVR) refers to the rate of job vacancies or vacant positions on the last business day of the month based on labour demand (occupied positions and vacant positions).Alberta's JVR in Q1 2026 was 2.9 per cent...
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Provincial Politics
Alberta referendum costs climbing with another $365K in promotion, says Nenshi
Alberta's Opposition says the cost of just getting the word out on the province's looming separation referendum is setting taxpayers back at least a third of a million dollars. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the new numbers come from a freedom of information request. He says contracts show about $365,000 in fees for a t...
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Canada
Canada, UAE conclude negotiations on a free-trade agreement
OTTAWA - The governments of Canada and the United Arab Emirates say they have concluded negotiations on a free-trade agreement. International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told a press conference in Toronto on Friday that the next steps include legal r...
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Alberta wants provinces to address retail alcohol trade after direct-to-consumer deal
EDMONTON - Fresh off multiple Canadian provinces agreeing this week to make it easier to get out-of-province alcohol shipped right to people's doorsteps, Alberta says it's now time to do the same for commercial retailers. Service Alberta Minister Dale ...
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Ottawa acknowledges "lasting impact" of forced adoptions but offers no apology
TORONTO - The federal government acknowledged this week that forced adoptions had a lasting impact on people and families in Canada after the Second World War but stopped short of offering the public apology sought by advocates, including some affected...
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First Nation evacuees fleeing wildfire face safety risks in Toronto, leaders say
TORONTO - First Nation chiefs and community members are highlighting the dangers that follow evacuees after they have fled northern Ontario wildfires, as they say those sheltering in Toronto hotels are facing elevated safety risks linked to drugs, alco...
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Deadline for public servants to apply for early retirement arrives
OTTAWA - Public servants have just hours left to apply for the federal government's early retirement program. The deadline lands at 2:59 a.m. ET and the Treasury Board website says more than 9,100 applications had been received as of Tuesday, though fi...
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Elmer MacKay, longtime Progressive Conservative MP for Nova Scotia, dead at 89
OTTAWA - Elmer MacKay, a Nova Scotia politician who spent more than two decades representing the Central Nova district in the federal government, has died at age 89. Peter MacKay, one of his five children and a former MP who also represented the Centra...
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World
CBS NFL analyst and former Cowboys QB Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of OWI
MILWAUKEE (AP) - CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office's arrest report, Romo performed poorly ...
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ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations, diplomats tell AP
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Member state representatives of the International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal's chief prosecutor on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged, two diplomats told ...
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Democrats select South Carolina for their first presidential nominating contest in 2028 election
WASHINGTON (AP) - South Carolina was selected Friday to once again lead off the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential nominating schedule, most likely cementing a dramatic break from decades of tradition by keeping Iowa off the top of the calendar and e...
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