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Don’t let the pressure get to you: AMA issues tips for homeowners as Grande Prairie enters freeze-thaw cycle

Grande Prairie is entering its usual freeze-thaw cycle that comes in the late winter and early spring, and the Alberta Motor Association is encouraging homeowners to be mindful of the dangers that come with freezing pipes. 

UPDATE: Extreme cold warning lifted for Grande Prairie area

UPDATE: As of 4:30 a.m. Monday, Environment Canada has lifted the extreme cold warning for the Grande Prairie region. An...

County encourages residents to read up on provincial cold safety tips

The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to be mindful of what to do if they find themselves in a predicament this winter. 

Extreme cold warning issued for Grande Prairie, surrounding communities

An extreme cold warning has been issued for much of the Grande Prairie region, with the expectation that temperatures could fall as low as minus 45 overnight. 

Grande Prairie among the coldest places on earth, Meteorologist explains dramatic warm to cold switch up

Grande Prairie looked like a certain four-letter word frozen over on the morning of February 4th, with temperatures dipping down as low as minus 38 degrees, making the Grande Prairie region one of the coldest places in Canada, and the world. 

RCMP encouraging wintertime car theft prevention techniques as thefts spike over the cold season

Grande Prairie's recent cold weather has resulted in a yearly tradition for the RCMP, being its annual reminder to ensure vehicles are always locked if they are left unattended. 

Environment Canada Meteorologist explains Grande Prairie region being the coldest place in Alberta

The Grande Prairie region is cold—so cold that Environment Canada identified Teepee Creek as the coldest place in Alberta on the morning of November 25th. 
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STARS Grande Prairie base calling for community support during Critical Care on the Air Radiothon

The STARS Critical Care on the Air Radiothon is on now, and the local base is calling on Grande Prairie to show their support. 

City of GP opens up dust suppression applications for residents, businesses near gravel roads

Settle down- the City of Grande Prairie has opened up dust suppression applications for properties next to gravel roads. 

City report shows speed limit reductions lead to fewer injuries

Traffic collisions involving injuries have fallen significantly since the speed limit was reduced on some Grande Prairie roads in 2020. 

Two Grande Prairie Storm skaters recognized for off-ice accolades

A pair of Grande Prairie Storm skaters are up for post-season awards, recognizing their hard work and dedication to their team, community, and academics throughout the past season. 

Grande Prairie man heading south with family after winning $2 million during Western MAX draw

A Grande Prairie man is heading to Mexico after winning a cool $2 million during the March 4th Western MAX draw. 
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