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Education among key priorities for County of GP ahead of 2025 wildfire season

The County of Grande Prairie has received the Regional Fire Service's 2024 Annual Report, which identifies several key difference-makers for the county to be mindful of ahead of the 2025 wildfire season. 

93rd Street in County Industrial Park to close for construction, detours implemented

The County of Grande Prairie is informing drivers that 93rd Street in the County Industrial Park will be closed on March 5th. 

Sections of county roads closed “until further notice” due to warm weather

Grande Prairie's warm weather has resulted in a partial road closure on Range Road 53 in the County of GP. 

Province commits $585K to enhance municipal fire services

The Government of Alberta is providing $585K in support of municipal fire services across the province, including Grande Prairie. 

County encourages last minute nominations for 2025 It Takes a Volunteer Campaign

The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to get their nominations in for the third annual "It Takes a Volunteer" Campaign as the nomination period will come to a close on March 3rd. 

Wembley Medical Clinic closes indefinitely after May 29th

The Wembley Medical Clinic will be closed indefinitely after Owner Dr. Angela Luckham advised patients via social media post that she will be moving away, and no one else can take over ownership of the clinic. 

Province invests $450K in Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program, County encourages student applications

The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging soon-to-be and current students to read up on the thousands of dollars in Northern Alberta bursaries available to those living in the north. 

City, County, MD launch promotional video for local investment attraction

The City and County of Grande Prairie, along with the MD of Greenview have launched a new video to showcase their collaborative efforts in promoting Northwest Alberta as an investment hub. 

Petition calls for air monitoring unit near Saskatoon Mountain

County of Grande Prairie residents near Saskatoon Mountain may soon be able to breathe a little easier. A new permanent...

County to look at homeless population starting Monday

The County of Grande Prairie will be taking a look at homeless in the area. Starting Monday, the project...

Whispering Ridge Community School opens in the County

After numerous construction delays, Whispering Ridge Community School is now open. The building was originally set to open in...

County looking to gauge homeless population

The County of Grande Prairie is trying to tackle homelessness in the area. They have received a $5000 grant...

County picks Farm Family for 2017

A La Glace family has been picked as the County of Grande Prairie Farm Family for 2017. The Eady...

Temporary road closures in place around the region

Roads around the region have been temporarily closed in the Grande Prairie region. There is a section of road...

Road construction and bridge maintenance around the region

Road construction and bridge maintenance start in the County today. Grading, basing and paving of the Clairmont Parkway will...

Firefighter training at old Robert W. Zahara School

Over 80 firefighters from across northwestern Alberta will be participating in training exercises in the old school. Fire crews...
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Education among key priorities for County of GP ahead of 2025 wildfire season

The County of Grande Prairie has received the Regional Fire Service's 2024 Annual Report, which identifies several key difference-makers for the county to be mindful of ahead of the 2025 wildfire season. 

93rd Street in County Industrial Park to close for construction, detours implemented

The County of Grande Prairie is informing drivers that 93rd Street in the County Industrial Park will be closed on March 5th. 

Volunteers dish out generosity at Rycroft School

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division is celebrating a group of dedicated volunteers and sponsors who have allowed what used to be a student-paid meal to transition into a complimentary hot lunch every Friday. 

Alberta Blue Cross Community Wellbeing grant returns after “overwhelming” success last year

Alberta Blue Cross is bringing back its Community Wellbeing grant program for 2024, to support the work of community organizations who promote the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of Albertans. 

Shopping local “always good practice”: GP Chamber of Commerce reacts to US tariffs

On March 4th at midnight, a blanket 25 per cent tariff on most imported Canadian goods to the US took effect, leaving many wondering how this will affect businesses at the local level.
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