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4.5-magnitude earthquake strikes near Grande Prairie, no damage reported

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — Officials have confirmed a 4.5-magnitude earthquake occurred Friday afternoon approximately 40 kilometres from Grande Prairie.

The quake, which Earthquakes Canada reported as lightly felt in McBride, B.C., struck around 3:13 p.m. local time. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

This is the second earthquake to hit the area this month. On Oct. 6, a 4.1-magnitude quake was recorded nearly 100 kilometres from Grande Prairie, also with no reports of damage or injuries.

Funicular in fall

Grey and cool today, sunny tomorrow

We’ve entered that in-between season where it’s too cold for cookouts and golf, but too warm—and not snowy enough—for skiing and the invigorating feeling of crisp, cold air in the lungs.  All in due time, I suppose.  Today’s clouds will...

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