STAY CONNECTED: Have the stories that matter most delivered every night to your email inbox. Subscribe to our daily local news wrap.
Photo Courtesy EGP Staff (Image Credit: Photo Courtesy EGP Staff)
By Tanner Smith
"No danger to public"

City of Grande Prairie provides update on Bear River chemical spill

Jul 27, 2026 | 2:47 PM

The City of Grande Prairie has provided an update on the petroleum hydrocarbon spill in Bear River on Friday, July 25.

It was first reported to the City on Friday evening by a resident, and City crews, the Grande Prairie Fire Department and the Hazardous Materials Team (HazMat) all responded.

The City says a full clean-up is underway as the petroleum hydrocarbon spill has been contained between Maskwoteh Park and the Grande Prairie Museum.

At this time, there is no danger to the public, but they suggest keeping children and pets out of the water.

No specific reason for the spill was provided by the City, but they did say “stormwater flows untreated into local waterways, including the Bear River,” and asked residents to “help protect our waterways by properly disposing of chemicals, fuels, oils and other harmful materials.”

The clean-up is expected to continue throughout this week, with temporary closures of the bridge near the Museum expected, as crews move equipment around.

by Tanner Smith