Earthquakes Canada
Ten "industry-related earthquakes" shook the Peace this month
The Peace Region has been experiencing an increase in seismic activity this month Since Sept. 30, ten earthquakes were reported by Earthquakes Canada, with the one as recent as yesterday (Tuesday, Oct. 13). Nine of the quakes are reported southwest of Grande Prairie near Grande Cache, with a lone one reported 42 km eas...
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Province says it's righting historic wrong for Alberta ranchers
The Government of Alberta is reopening a registration program for eligible ranchers to have their long-standing water rights recognized.The province notes in a news release that the Traditional Agricultural Registration Program closed in 2001.That meant grazing leaseholders on Crown land could no longer apply directly ...
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Peace Region
Earthquakes Canada
Ten "industry-related earthquakes" shook the Peace this month
The Peace Region has been experiencing an increase in seismic activity this month Since Sept. 30, ten earthquakes were reported by Earthquakes Canada, with the one as recent as yesterday (Tuesday, Oct. 13). Nine of the quakes are reported southwest of Grande Prairie near Grande Cache, with a lone one reported 42 km eas...
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Clothing drive
Drop and Swap 2026 taking place in Grande Prairie Oct. 14-17
The City of Grande Prairie is hosting a clothing drive at Muskoseepi Park this week.Supported by Aquatera and Goodwill Industries, the Drop & Swap aims to reduce waste by allowing residents to donate clean, good-condition clothing and acquire new clothes from the collection."Drop & Swap is a great example ...
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" denying residential schools"
St. John Paul students protesting alleged online comments by a staff member
A walkout took place at a local high school earlier today (Tuesday, Oct. 13). According to an email sent to the EverythingGP Newsroom, students walked out of class at St. John Paul II School in protest of alleged "online comments by a teacher within the district denying residential schools and their harm." At...
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Lottery
Sexsmith resident wins $100,000 EXTRA draw
A Sexsmith resident has won $100,000.Neil Bilodeau won the prize from the Aug. 12 LOTTO 6/49 EXTRA draw while conducting his twice-a-week habit of buying a Super Pack.Bilodeau says his second ticket was the winner, and he had to check all the other tickets before he was sure his eyes weren't playing tricks on him."...
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City of GP
AccessGP after-hours AI pilot program underway
The City of Grande Prairie is piloting a new after-hours service AI program.The City says that until the end of the year, AccessGP callers outside regular business hours (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Monday to Friday) will be connected to an AI chatbot that can "answer common questions about services, direct residents to...
Oct 13, 2026
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Oct. 16-Oct. 17
Folktales Tours return to the Heritage Village this weekend
The Folktales Tour will return to the Grande Prairie Museum's Heritage Village this weekend.On Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17, residents can take an after-dark guided tour and learn about the Peace region's eerie history while members of the Generations Readers Theatre, the Disturbing the Peace podcast, and the ...
Oct 13, 2026
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Local Sports
Week 6
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...
Oct 13, 2026
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Local Hockey
Storm pickup pair of weekend wins before four game road trip
The Grande Prairie Storm are on a hot streak to start the AJHL regular season.The team picked up a pair of wins at home over the Thanksgiving weekend after hosting both Devon and Bonnyville.The first game at Bonnetts Energy Centre was Friday night, the Storm won 4-1 over the Devon Xtreme. The second game Saturday had t...
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Local Sports
NWJHL, Wolves, high school football this weekend
Besides the Storm and Wolves hockey games this weekend, there are a bunch of other games on the local sports schedule.NWJHLIN the Northwest Junior Hockey League Friday, Fairview in Fort St. John starts at 7 p.m. B.C. time. La Crete in Dawson Creek will start at 8 p.m. B.C. time.On Saturday, Beaverlodge will be in Sexs...
Oct 9, 2026
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Agriculture
Peace Region Wildfire free
Wildfire danger level low in PRFA, agri-producers still asked to be cautious
The Peace River Forest area wildfire danger rating now sits at low. Alberta Wildfire also reports zero active wildfires in all of northern Alberta. However, even with low wildfire danger levels and cold temperatures, Alberta Wildfire is asking residents to still use caution. Specifically for the PRFA, "agricultura...
Oct 5, 2026
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Crop Report
Favourable weather helps farmers with harvest
Wind and sunshine have helped producers across the province get in the fields to continue with a harvest season that is later than usual.According to the latest Alberta Crop Report by AFSC, there was a 21 per cent increase provincewide in harvest completion for major crops to 60 per cent.When compared to the report bef...
Oct 5, 2026
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Community
Bezanson Ag. Society receives grant from UFA Foundation
A Peace Country organization is among five across Alberta to get a $20,000 grant from UFA Agricultural Community Foundation's Rural Communities Grant program. The Bezanson Agricultural Society is getting the money for its Bezanson Community Hub Revitalization project. UFA says on its website that the money will be used...
Oct 4, 2026
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Alberta
Provincial Politics
Nearly 175K referendum votes cast on first day of advance polling; Elections Alberta
The first day of advance voting is in the books in Alberta's separation referendum and the numbers suggest voter interest remains very high. Elections Alberta says close to 175,000 voters trekked to the polls on the first day of advance voting on Tuesday, with the official polling day set for Monday. A spokesperson for...
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Province says it's righting historic wrong for Alberta ranchers
The Government of Alberta is reopening a registration program for eligible ranchers to have their long-standing water rights recognized.The province notes in a news release that the Traditional Agricultural Registration Program closed in 2001.That meant grazing leaseholders on Crown land could no longer apply directly ...
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Provincial Politics
Kenney says UCP must choose federalist roots, expel separatists after Alberta vote
Former premier Jason Kenney, who co-founded Alberta's governing United Conservative party, says separatists have infiltrated it and are wielding an outsized influence. Kenney, speaking to business leaders in Edmonton alongside his former political rival Rachel Notley, says that after the province's separation vote the ...
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early detection
Alberta launches online tool to help residents navigate cancer screening
Albertans can use a new online guide to find out when they should start screening for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer, as the province works to improve awareness of early detection.Primary Care Alberta's Screening Programs launched the interactive guide at screeningforlife.ca to help people navigate screening re...
Oct 13, 2026
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Canada
Major projects CEO faces B.C. First Nations frustrated over lack of consultation
OTTAWA - Major Projects CEO Dawn Farrell told First Nations in B.C. today that the frustrations expressed over a lack of consultation made her feel like Canada is "never going to work," but her office is determined to try. Farrell was addressing the B....
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Death toll in B.C. Truth and Reconciliation Day crash rises to three
TSAWWASSEN - Police in Delta, B.C., say a third woman has died as a result of a truck crashing into pedestrians outside a mall on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The death of 64-year-old Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn of South Delta, B.C., comes af...
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July and August drug deaths in B.C. fall to lowest levels since 2019
VICTORIA - Toxic drug deaths in British Columbia in July and August have fallen to their lowest levels in those months since before the pandemic. Data from the BC Coroners Service shows that 113 people died in July, and 126 people in August, with those...
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Some Farm Boy, L'Ancêtre and Life Smart cheeses recalled due to possible listeria
TORONTO - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling some Farm Boy, L'Ancêtre and Life Smart organic cheeses because of possible listeria contamination. In a notice issued Wednesday, the agency says the recall was triggered by test results and t...
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Vancouver officer tells Myles Gray hearing of uncertainty before deadly confrontation
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver police officer involved in the deadly confrontation with Myles Gray in 2015 says there was considerable uncertainty about the situation before he and other officers encountered him in response to an urgent call for back-up. Con...
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Hoekstra says U.S. watching Canada for signs of interference in midterm elections
OTTAWA - U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says American officials are "closely watching" Canadian politicians for signs of election interference ahead of pivotal midterm elections next month. During an interview on the "The Really Big Show" podc...
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World
North Korea says it tested cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea says it has test-fired cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines as it continues to expand its military capabilities during a prolonged freeze in diplomacy with Washington and Seoul. North ...
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Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Justice Department has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots for next month's midterm elections. A letter Tuesday to Secretary of S...
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Justice Department threatens California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens on its voter rolls
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Justice Department threatens California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens on its voter rolls. The Associated Press
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