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Fracking caused trio of Fort St. John-area earthquakes: OGC

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Fracking is being blamed for three earthquakes near Fort St. John last month. The B.C. Oil and Gas Commission...

Treating fracking wastewater a possibility for Aquatera

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The practice of treating and reusing wastewater from hydraulic fracturing is growing, and Aquatera wants to get involved. The...

Fracking, not wastewater disposal, to blame for earthquakes

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

UPDATE: Fracking operations halted after Fox Creek earthquake

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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

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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

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

Induced earthquakes not just caused by fracking

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A University of Calgary professor is working to address what he calls some of the myths surrounding the increase...

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

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

Fox Creek earthquake may be linked to fracking: AER

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The recent 4.4 magnitude earthquake near Fox Creek might be related to fracking operations in the area. The earthquake occurred on...

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Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

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The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 

Wembley Wildcats receive RONA Rookies program support

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The Wembley Wildcats are among 150 minor hockey teams across Canada receiving support through the RONA Rookies program this season.

Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie launches annual Dignity Drive

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The Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie's Dignity Drive has kicked off for another year. 

Legion showcases two new veteran memorial crosswalks

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The Grande Prairie Legion has unveiled two brand-new veteran memorial crosswalks in the city.

NWP Wolves women’s hockey team ready to take bite out of ACAC

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Northwestern Polytechnic's Wolves women's hockey team is hoping the community can come together to pack the rink at their inaugural home game in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference on Friday.
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