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Alberta Fish and Wildlife talks ice safety as Grande Prairie prepares for more warm weather

Grande Prairie has been experiencing some rather "spring-like" conditions in recent days, and with temperatures forecasted to pick up once again, Alberta Fish and Wildlife is encouraging residents to exercise some caution if they plan on using the ice for recreation this winter. 

Authorities still working with youth from coyote abuse video

Work is being done to hold the young people accused of inhumanely killed a coyote accountable for their actions....

Hunter given ban, fine after telling enforcement officer neighbour about violations

A Fort McMurray man has been barred from hunting for a year in part for illegally hunting in the...

Video of inhumane coyote death under investigation

An online video of a wild animal being killed inhumanely is being investigated by authorities. The video, as viewed...

Guide fined for dangerous, illegal hunting

Two cases of illegal and dangerous hunting near St. Isidore have earned a guide $15,000 in fines. Alberta Fish...

Young black bear found dead north of Debolt

Alberta Fish & Wildlife officers are investigating the death of yet another bear in the Grande Prairie region. This...

Second grizzly shot dead south of Grande Prairie

A second grizzly bear has been shot and killed south of Grande Prairie. Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement says...

Young grizzly shot south of Grande Prairie

Fish & Wildlife officers are looking to speak with anyone who may know something about a young grizzly being...

Hunters fined for “zone jumping” near Peace River

Illegal hunting in the Peace River area has led to fines against two people. Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement...

Wapiti Nordic Ski Club area closed due to grizzly

The area around the Wapiti Nordic Ski Club has been closed due to an aggressive grizzly bear. Alberta Fish...

Jogger comes across bear on South Bear Creek Trails

Warning signs have been put up after a jogger came across a black bear in Grande Prairie Monday morning....

No confirmed sightings of cougar along Resources Road

No further cougar sightings have been reported after one was possibly spotted on Resources Road Wednesday morning. RCMP got...

Driver charged after incident at Magoo’s Landing boat launch

Fish and Wildlife officers say a driver has been charged after getting their truck stuck in the bed of...

Province increasing parks and public land enforcement

The province of Alberta is upping enforcement in parks and on public land ahead of the May long weekend....

Damage done to Wapiti River shore, sign over long weekend

Fish and Wildlife officers are turning to the public for helping finding the people responsible for damaging public land...

Cougar killed after morning sighting in Grande Prairie

Fish and Wildlife had to put down a cougar in Grande Prairie today. It was spotted on 116th Street...
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More than 100 participate in NWP-hosted multi-agency mass casualty event

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

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

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

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

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