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“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...

County wrapping up FireSmart project

News Emma Mason - Nov. 5, 2018

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 - Sep. 26, 2018

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 - Oct. 30, 2017

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 - Oct. 11, 2016

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 - Mar. 7, 2016

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

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GP-RAVO closing its doors after more than 50 years of volunteer support in Grande Prairie

Non-profit Feb. 21, 2025

The Grande Prairie Regional Association of Volunteer Organizations will no longer operate by the end of the month.

Albertans encouraged to wear pink and stand together during 2025 Pink Shirt Day

Community Feb. 21, 2025

Pink Shirt Day is coming up on February 26th, when Canadians across the country will don their pinkest tops to raise awareness about anti-bullying.

Don’t let the pressure get to you: AMA issues tips for homeowners as Grande Prairie enters freeze-thaw cycle

Community Feb. 21, 2025

Grande Prairie is entering its usual freeze-thaw cycle that comes in the late winter and early spring, and the Alberta Motor Association is encouraging homeowners to be mindful of the dangers that come with freezing pipes.

Peace Regional RCMP thanks community for tips in locating wanted man

RCMP Feb. 21, 2025

The Peace Regional RCMP has located and arrested a man wanted on several outstanding warrants in Peace River.

PWPSD recognizes class of 2024 top students during Academic Excellence Awards

PWPSD Feb. 21, 2025

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division Board of Trustees is honouring 16 Class of 2024 graduates for their academic excellence in their last year of high school.

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