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Whose fault is it? Seismologist explains why recent earthquake avoided Grande Prairie

Some Peace Country residents had a shaky start to their Thursday morning; however, this was not the case for everyone. 

UPDATED: 4.7 magnitude earthquake recorded northeast of Grande Cache

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded at approximately 8:41 a.m. Thursday morning in the Grande Cache region, according to Earthquakes Canada. Data is reporting the epicentre of the quake was approximately 66 kilometres north east of the Hamlet at a depth of five kilometres.

Fracking, not wastewater disposal, to blame for earthquakes

A new study has placed the blame for human-caused earthquakes in western Canada on hydraulic fracturing. A group of...

Fox Creek mayor invites premier to see issues first hand

The Mayor of Fox Creek believes both the oil and gas industry and the provincial government are turning a...

UPDATE: Fracking operations halted after Fox Creek earthquake

UPDATE: The Alberta Energy Regulator has ordered a stop to fracking operations in the Fox Creek area as investigators...

Recent earthquake in northeast B.C. not yet linked to fracking

Last week's earthquake near Fort St. John has not yet been officially connected to fracking activities. A 4.6 magnitude...

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Fox Creek area

The Fox Creek area has been hit by another 4.4 magnitude earthquake. Natural Resources Canada says at 5:57 p.m....

New earthquake-related rules for fracking operators in Fox Creek area

After several earthquakes were recorded in the area in December and January, the Alberta Energy Regulator has issued new...
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RCMP describes collaboration between GPPS as “ongoing” and “consistent”

The Grande Prairie RCMP and the city's newly established Grande Prairie Police Service have been working together for several weeks now and officials say collaboration between the two agencies has become much more consistent.

GPPS Community Standards Unit, GPFD board up flop house in Cobblestone

The Grande Prairie Police Service's newly established Community Standards Unit and the Grande Prairie Fire Department worked together to board up a vacant home that was posing safety concerns to the community. 

Dust the shoulders off: City begins spring street sweep

As the last remnants of winter melt away across...

Weapon, drugs seized following suspicious vehicle complaint

Various amounts of drugs, and a rifle were among...

New GPPS fleet hits the road around Grande Prairie

Members of the Grande Prairie Police Service have started...
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