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2024 wildfire season sees increase in number of fires, decrease in total land burned

Fire Kass Patterson -
The 2024 wildfire season was a week longer and saw more wildfires than last year, but less land was damaged according to the province.

Wildfire danger level downgraded to low in Grande Prairie Forest Area

News Kass Patterson -
The wildfire risk for the Grande Prairie Forest Area has been decreased to low. According to the latest update...

Fire advisory issued for Grande Prairie Forest Area

News My GP Now -
A fire advisory has been issued for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Alberta Wildfire says it is needed due...

Wildfire risk drops to moderate

News Erica Fisher -
The recent change in weather has lowered the wildfire danger for the Grande Prairie Forest Area to moderate. It's...

UPDATE: Crews fighting wildfire near Musreau Lake

News Erica Fisher -
UPDATE: Alberta Wildfire says air tankers are no longer working in the area. The fire is still classified as...

Fire advisories issued around Peace country

News Erica Fisher -
Fire advisories are now in place for the County of Grande Prairie, the Grande Prairie Forest Area, and the...

March 1st marks start of wildfire season

News Erica Fisher -
Any burning bigger than a small cooking or warming fire in the Grande Prairie Forest Protection Area will need...

Grande Prairie Forest Area fire advisory lifted

News Erica Fisher -
The province has lifted the fire advisory for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. That means Alberta Wildfire is again...

Fire advisory issued for Grande Prairie Forest Area

News Erica Fisher -
A fire advisory has been issued for the Grande Prairie Forest Area. Wildfire information officer Melinda Paplawski says grassy...

Stranded crops a possible threat for fire season

News Justine Kelsie -
The County Fire Marshal is reminding residents that fire season has begun. Ken Atamanchuk stresses the need for safety...

High winds increase fire hazard to very high

News Justine Kelsie -
Winds are expected to continue today which has the fire hazard in the Grande Prairie Forest Area increasing to...

Fort McMurray fire reaches into Saskatchewan

News Justine Kelsie -
The fire is Fort McMurray has now moved over the border into Saskatchewan. Now measuring over 505 645 hectares,...

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City, County of GP to provide letters of support, backing AFPA’s efforts to push against American tariffs

GP City Hall
Grande Prairie City Council has directed Mayor Jackie Clayton to write a letter of support indicating the city's desire to back the Alberta Forest Products Association in its efforts to push against American tariffs on Canadian lumber. 

Keep the winters on: Environment Canada issues special weather statement for GP area, heavy, wet snow expected

Weather Warnings
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for several communities in the Grande Prairie area. 

City continues advocacy to take the shock out of electricity distribution costs

GP City Hall
Grande Prairie City Council will continue advocating for "more equitable" electricity distribution in 2025. 

Best finish in over a decade lands rookie Storm Head Coach AJHL Coach of the Year

Grande Prairie Storm
In his very first year of Head Coaching, the Grande Prairie Storm's Chris Schmidt can hold his head high after winning this season's AJHL Coach of the Year award. 

Tiny Hands of Hope invites local moms to attend Bereaved Mother’s Day Brunch

Community
Tiny Hands of Hope is inviting mothers to attend their 2nd Annual Bereaved Mother's Day Brunch to celebrate moms and cherish their children's memories. 
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