Tag: Fire Safety

FireSmart work will result in numerous trail closures in South Bear Creek

News Ethan Montague - Oct. 11, 2024

Some portions of the South Bear Creek trail system will be temporarily closed beginning on October 15th. The closures come...

County encourages residents to educate themselves on smoke alarm safety

News Ethan Montague - Oct. 9, 2024

Several local organizations are taking part in the 2024 Fire Prevention Week initiative, educating residents on the importance of...

“We want to be as prepared as possible”: GP Mayor encourages FireSmarting among residents

News Ethan Montague - Oct. 8, 2024

After the city's announcement that crews will begin working on FireSmarting two key areas after the Thanksgiving weekend, Grande...

FireSmart vegetation management to begin October 15th

Fire Ethan Montague - Oct. 7, 2024

The City of Grande Prairie will begin FireSmart vegetation management work on October 15th. This comes after the city was...

Winter holdover fires a cause for concern for Regional Fire Service

Community Ethan Montague - Oct. 3, 2024

The fire season is winding down in the Peace Country after a seemingly tame summer, but Grande Prairie Regional...

County encourages residents to participate in 2024 Fire Prevention Week learning opportunities

Fire Ethan Montague - Oct. 1, 2024

The County of Grande Prairie is kicking off the 2024 Fire Prevention Week in a big way, with five...

County of GP and Town of Wembley detail outlines for fire and recreation resource sharing

County of Grande Prairie Ethan Montague - Oct. 1, 2024

In an effort to share costs for "mutually beneficial" recreational and fire services, the County of Grande Prairie and...

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City of GP calls for exhibitors for upcoming Youth Career Discovery Expo

Community Mar. 5, 2025

The City of Grande Prairie is looking for interested exhibitors for the upcoming Youth Career Discovery Expo, scheduled for May 8th at Bonnetts Energy Centre.

Residential snow clearing moves into Week B neighbourhoods

GP City Hall Mar. 5, 2025

The City of Grande Prairie's recent call to clear snow out of residential areas has officially cracked its second week, with clearing set to begin in Week B neighbourhoods today.

RCMP arrests one following firearms incident near Composite High School

RCMP Mar. 5, 2025

The Grande Prairie RCMP arrested and charged one after an incident involving weapons occurred near the Composite High School.

Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre part of international research to reform high school education policies

PWPSD Mar. 5, 2025

The Peace Wapiti Enterprise Centre welcomed an international guest on March 4th to showcase the school's off-campus programming and discuss high school education policies to better suit student's needs.

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

Fire Mar. 4, 2025

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.

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