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County raises municipal tax rate by 2.4 per cent, citing “increased demand” for services

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie has approved the 2025 budget, which includes a 2.4 per cent municipal tax hike. 

County of GP issues Fire Advisory for entire county, including towns, due to recent dry, windy weather

Fire Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie has issued a fire advisory for the entire county, including the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley, effective April 15th, until further notice. 

RCMP respond to fatal vehicle rollover on Highway 674, one declared deceased on scene

RCMP Ethan Montague -
The Grande Prairie RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover which resulted in the death of one man on April 9th. 

County advising drivers of bridge maintenance projects, traffic impacts expected

Construction Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie is advising drivers of two bridge projects that will see some impacts on traffic. 

Earth Day festivities planned across Grande Prairie region

Community Ethan Montague -
Green thumbs from around the region will have the chance to celebrate their love of nature during the City and County of Grande Prairie's Earth Day festivities on April 26th. 

Hommy Memorial Society pursuing recreation lease transfer for Hommy Park to County

Community Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie's "hidden gem" for campers will soon be run entirely by the county after a recreation lease transfer. 

County of GP encouraging FireSmart practices as fire danger remains “low” in Forest Area

Fire Ethan Montague -
Grande Prairie's fire season has had a quiet start, and the County is encouraging residents to keep it that way. 

Regional Fire Service responds to motel fire in Clairmont

Fire Ethan Montague -
Members of the County Regional Fire Service responded to reports of a structure fire at the Motel 6 in Clairmont over the weekend. 

County encourages non-profits to sign up for 2025 Roadside Cleanup

Non-profit Ethan Montague -
There are just two weeks left to get your applications in for the County of Grande Prairie's 2025 Roadside Cleanup Program.

County recognizes nearly 60 Fire Service and Enforcement members

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie recognized the achievements of the Regional Fire Service and Enforcement members during the 2024 graduation and service award ceremony. 

County of GP encourages residents to prepare emergency kits for 2025 wildfire season

Fire Ethan Montague -
The County of Grande Prairie is once again encouraging residents to prepare emergency kits now that fire season is officially underway. 

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

Fire Ethan Montague -
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

Traffic & Closures Ethan Montague -
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

Traffic & Closures Ethan Montague -
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

Fire Ethan Montague -
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

Community Ethan Montague -
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. 
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More than 100 participate in NWP-hosted multi-agency mass casualty event

Northwestern Polytechnic
NWP, along with numerous community partners came together for a mass casualty training event on April 24th, ending the school year with a bang, and establishing connections between prospective workers and potential future employers. 

Peace River man charged for stealing a fire truck across the province

Crime
A situation one would think to find in a movie or television script involving an alarm, stolen fire truck and police dogs happened in southern Alberta over the weekend, leading to the arrest of a 25-year-old man.

Grande Prairie riding sees more than 19,000 ballots cast in early voting

Federal Election 2025
Roughly 200,000 more Albertans cast their ballot during early voting during this election than the number of people who did during the 2021 election. 

County crews begin street sweeping, parking restrictions active in some neighbourhoods

County of Grande Prairie
Street sweepers are operating throughout the County of Grande Prairie, with a focus on the neighbourhoods of Wedgewood, Taylor Estates, and Maple Ridge in the coming days. 

PRSD announces nominee for 2025 Edwin Parr Award

Education
The Peace River School Division has announced their pick for the Edwin Parr Award.
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