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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. 

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. 

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

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

County wrapping up FireSmart project

News Emma Mason -
People living southeast of Grande Prairie may notice smoke in the air over the next few weeks. The County...

FireSmart work starting southeast of Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
People living in the southern part of Grande Prairie might notice some extra noise next month. The County of...

FireSmart work gets underway south of Grande Prairie

News Erica Fisher -
People living and working south and southeast of Grande Prairie can expect to see and smell smoke south of...

Grande Prairie-area fire departments learn from Fort McMurray wildfire response

News Erica Fisher -
There was a lot for local fire departments to learn from the devastating wildfire in Fort McMurray. Firefighters helped...

Controlled burn of logging debris in Dunes area

News Erica Fisher -
Some controlled burns have started in the County of Grande Prairie. Contractors will spend the next couple of weeks...

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City report shows speed limit reductions lead to fewer injuries

Traffic & Closures
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

Grande Prairie Storm
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

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

City crews continue late-season snow clearing operations

Snow clearing
While Grande Prairie's winter weather made a brief return last week, accumulation has not quite reached the trigger point for residential clearing. 

County advising drivers of bridge maintenance projects, traffic impacts expected

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