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3.7 magnitude earthquake reported south of Grande Prairie

Weather Thomas Robertson -
According to Earthquakes Canada, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake was reported south of Grande Prairie, on Thursday.

4.0 magnitude earthquake recorded SE of Grande Prairie

Weather Thomas Robertson -
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake has been recorded between Grande Prairie and Grande Cache, on Wednesday morning.

4.3 magnitude earthquake south of Grande Prairie reported Friday morning

Weather Thomas Robertson -
A shaky start to the weekend, as Environment Canada says a 4.3 magnitude earthquake took place 94 km south east of Grande Prairie Friday morning.

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

Municipal News Ethan Montague -
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

MD of Greenview Ethan Montague -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
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

News Erica Fisher -
After several earthquakes were recorded in the area in December and January, the Alberta Energy Regulator has issued new...

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Community
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Community
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Community
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