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Drugs, weapons seized after eight arrested as part of Grande Prairie RCMP CRU sweep

It was a busy February for the Grande Prairie RCMP's Crime Reduction Unit, making numerous drug-related arrests throughout the month. 

Three charged in connection with Fairview break-and-enter

The Fairview RCMP has laid charges on several people in connection with a break-and-enter that occurred on January 22nd. 

Delayed Clairmont Crime Prevention Town Hall set for Thursday

The County of Grande Prairie's Clairmont Crime Prevention Town Hall has been rescheduled after it was cancelled due to last week's troublesome road conditions. 

Fairview man charged following RCMP arson investigation

The Fairview RCMP has laid charges after a several month-long investigation into reports of multiple residential fires in April 2024. 

Grande Prairie RCMP seeking public assistance after several B&Es, thefts near Highway 40

The Grande Prairie RCMP is looking for help from the public after a string of break-and-enters in the industrial areas near Highway 40 and Highway 688. 

Grande Prairie RCMP seize kilograms of cocaine and opiates during bust in Mountainview, Clairmont

The Grande Prairie RCMP Drug Section, assisted by the Grande Prairie Crime Reduction Unit has seized several kilograms of drugs and related items after executing search warrants on properties in and around the city. 

Grande Prairie RCMP arrest one for alleged theft of mail

The Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit has arrested one in connection to a mail theft incident that occurred in November. 

GoFundMe campaign launched for family of Whitecourt Airport shooting victim

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched on behalf of the Beauchesne family following the tragic murder of David Beauchesne near the Whitecourt Airport on December 7th. 

Fairview RCMP arrest two following break-and-enter in Clear Hills County

The Fairview RCMP has made two arrests following a two-week-long investigation into a break-and-enter that occurred at a commercial site in Clear Hills County, outside of the municipality. 

County of GP encourages community engagement on rural crime prevention

The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to talk crime prevention at the local level as council continues working to advance prevention strategies in the community. 

Grande Prairie RCMP arrest two during proactive downtown patrols

The Grande Prairie RCMP has arrested a pair of men in connection with a trespassing incident that occurred in October. 

Grande Prairie considered 14th most dangerous place in Canada

The City of Grande Prairie has again dropped in Macleans Magazine's annual rankings of Canada's Most Dangerous Places. However,...

RCMP working to address property crime spike

Addressing a recent spike in property crimes is going to take more than just extra policing. That's the thought...

Grande Prairie has 14th highest crime rate of Canadian cities

Grande Prairie has come a long way from being the crime capital of Canada. Numbers released Monday show the...

Grande Prairie seemingly ahead of the rural crime fight

The Peace country is reportedly ahead of the game when it comes to rural crime. After concerns were raised...

Grande Prairie sees major drop in crime index

The crime and violent crime severity indexes for the Grande Prairie region dropped dramatically from 2015 to 2016. Statistics...
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RCMP describes collaboration between GPPS as “ongoing” and “consistent”

The Grande Prairie RCMP and the city's newly established Grande Prairie Police Service have been working together for several weeks now and officials say collaboration between the two agencies has become much more consistent.

GPPS Community Standards Unit, GPFD board up flop house in Cobblestone

The Grande Prairie Police Service's newly established Community Standards Unit and the Grande Prairie Fire Department worked together to board up a vacant home that was posing safety concerns to the community. 

Dust the shoulders off: City begins spring street sweep

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Weapon, drugs seized following suspicious vehicle complaint

Various amounts of drugs, and a rifle were among...
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