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GPPSD announces new Superintendent of Schools

As of January 1st, James Robinson will be the new Superintendent of Schools and the CEO of the Grande Prairie Public School Division. 

Mobile Outreach reminds residents and businesses of needle cleanup service during spring melt

The Grande Prairie Police Service's Mobile Outreach team is reminding residents they are "only a phone call away" when it comes to drug-related debris pickup, especially as the city continues its springtime thaw. 

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. 

GPPS Community Standards Unit traffic stop leads to one arrested on nationwide warrant

The Grande Prairie Police Service's brand-new Community Standards Unit made a significant arrest on March 26th. 

Taxi caught speeding 41 km/h over the limit, officials ask residents to report vehicle for hire incidents

Grande Prairie Enforcement Services is reminding residents to report any concerns regarding vehicles for higher after a significant speeding incident involving a taxi driver. 

Residents can expect “better, higher level” of service in 2025: GPPS Chief Lakusta

2024 was a year of growth for the Grande Prairie Police Service, with experienced officers and new recruits completing their training throughout the year. 

GPPS celebrates another milestone as officers operating out of RCMP detachment reaches 13

The Grande Prairie Police Service's complement of officers assigned to the local RCMP detachment has reached 13. 

New GPPS “Community Standards Unit” to address downtown social, civil disorder

The Grande Prairie Police Service has deployed its new Community Standards Unit to address "social and civil disorder" in the city, particularly in the downtown core. 

Grande Prairie RCMP welcome new Superintendent to support transition to GPPS

McLeod boasts a quarter-century of policing experience in British Columbia, spending a good chunk of his time working in the plain clothes, drug enforcement, and major crimes sectors. 

Grande Prairie RCMP detachment front counter hours to reduce March 17th

The Grande Prairie RCMP's front counter hours will soon change, reducing the hours by around 30 minutes. 

2024 a “historic year” for Grande Prairie Police Service: RCMP, GPPS

The Grande Prairie RCMP, along with the Grande Prairie Police Service have delivered a year-end progress update regarding the ongoing jurisdiction transfer between the two agencies. 

City Council chooses City on 99 as the location for new Emergency Dispatching Centre

The City of Grande Prairie has approved a project that will allow for a new Integrated Emergency Dispatching Centre, which will operate out of the City on 99 building in downtown GP. 

Second class of GPPS experienced officers graduate after five-week program

The Grande Prairie Police Service is continuing to grow following the graduation of its second class of the Experienced Officer Program. 

Grande Prairie RCMP hosting two public town halls to engage with residents

The Grande Prairie RCMP is hosting a pair of town halls to give residents the chance to discuss crime, public safety, and policing concerns in the Grande Prairie region.

Grande Prairie City Administration to present cost-saving analysis regarding RCMP, GPPS transition

Grande Prairie City Administration will present a report to council during their next committee meetings regarding the budget impacts of the ongoing transition from RCMP to GPPS jurisdiction. 
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Area temporarily closed north of Demmitt following bear attack

Following a grizzly bear attack, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement services have temporarily closed off an area north of Demmitt. 

County declares agriculture disaster for 2025 growing season

For a second year, the County of Grande declared an agricultural disaster, citing factors including severe drought and forecasted extended dry conditions.

City advising residents of upcoming signal work at major intersection

Starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, the City of Grande Prairie is set to complete traffic signal switchover work. 

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED facing several temporary closures due to physician shortage

The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department will be closed on three occasions over the next week due to a lack of physician coverage.

Medical camp hopes encourages students to pursue career as a doctor

A summer camp to inspire the next generation of doctors is happening in Grande Prairie next week.
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