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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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County wide fire restriction in effect starting Thursday

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Male youth arrested in connection to trio of armed robberies in Grande Prairie

A youth has been arrested following three alleged armed...

Grande Prairie MP-elect suspects Canadians will be back to the polls “within a matter of months”

MP-Elect Chris Warkentin says it's "likely" Canadians will head back to the polls sooner than later, despite the dust from election day barely beginning to settle. 
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