Tag: rescue

STARS encourages online donations during the holidays due to ongoing CUPW strike

Health Care Ethan Montague - Dec. 10, 2024

As the CUPW postal strike rolls on, STARS is encouraging donors to consider doing so online this holiday season.

Smoke detectors alert family to basement fire

News Erica Fisher - Jun. 14, 2018

Everyone made it out safely from a fire in Royal Oaks Wednesday night. The Grande Prairie Fire Department was...

Youth rescued from Pat’s Creek culvert

News Erica Fisher - Jun. 23, 2017

Officials are reminding people to stay out of the Pat's Creek culvert after a dramatic rescue Friday. Peace River...

Man clinging to log rescued on Peace River

News Erica Fisher - Jul. 22, 2015

The fire department in Peace River had to make an unusual rescue on the water last night. Residents in...

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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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