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93rd Street in County Industrial Park to close for construction, detours implemented

The County of Grande Prairie is informing drivers that 93rd Street in the County Industrial Park will be closed on March 5th. 

County encourages non-profits to sign up for 2025 Roadside Cleanup Program

Applications will soon be accepted for the County of Grande Prairie's 2025 Roadside Cleanup. 

UPDATE : Highway 43 southbound lane reopened, detour being created for northbound drivers

The Fox Creek RCMP has responded to numerous collisions in both the north and southbound lanes on Highway 43 near Two Creeks, and drivers are being asked to avoid the area as a result. 

City crews gearing up in anticipation of snowy weekend in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie celebrated Dry January in its own way this year, with very little snow all month long; however, the snowless streak came to an end on the 28th, prompting removal crews to begin their work once again. 

Residents reminded to move their cars as snow clearing resumes in two county neighbourhoods

The County of Grande Prairie's snow removal crews will begin residential snow clearing in two areas on January 21st. 

Police “stressing” caution on the roads after RCMP respond to 149 collisions across Alberta

Yesterday was a busy night for the Alberta RCMP, with officers responding to a total of 149 reported collisions, which led them to issue a province-wide warning for motorists to stay off the roads. 

Slippery, low visibility conditions lead to multi-vehicle collision near Emerson Trail

The County of Grande Prairie is advising drivers to use extreme caution and slow down or avoid the area of Emerson Trail and Range Road 74 entirely due to a collision in the area. 

Residents advised to avoid highways around Grande Prairie due to slippery conditions

Grande Prairie residents are being advised of poor road conditions by several public agencies due to yesterday's freezing rain. 

Some Grande Prairie roads closed as police respond to several traffic collisions

The Grande Prairie RCMP is on scene attending several vehicle collisions in the area of Range Road 63 and 116th Street. 

Grande Prairie RCMP encourages proper headlight etiquette in winter driving conditions

The winter season can be challenging for drivers, with ice, snow, and fog creating a serious hazard on swan city's roads, so the Grande Prairie RCMP is encouraging drivers to practice proper headlight etiquette to make their morning commute a bit easier. 

Rain, sleet and snow much more: GPES officials offer up winter driving safety tips

Grande Prairie Enforcement Services has joined several provincial policing agencies in encouraging safe driving throughout the winter season.

City of GP officials address snow clearing concerns during recent council meeting

Given the nature of Grande Prairie's recent snow dumps, amounting to more than 60 centimetres, the City of Grande Prairie has given some further explanation into what snow removal looks like on the swan city's roads. 

City of GP renames 107th Avenue to Tenille Townes Way

107th Avenue will forever be known as Tenille Townes Way, after the City of Grande Prairie and the GP Sunrise House held a special renaming ceremony on November 19th. 

Snowfall warning issued for several communities in Grande Prairie area

A snowfall warning has been issued for much of the Grande Prairie region, with the expectation between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow will fall during the first part of the weekend. 

Snow accumulation has “not yet reached the threshold” for residential clearing, priority road clearing underway

Snow clearing on priority roads in Grande Prairie has begun after the recent dump on the swan city throughout the past week. 

County of Grande Prairie road construction project results in some detours and delays

County of Grande Prairie residents are being advised of a road construction project that will result in some detours and delays for drivers. 
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Education among key priorities for County of GP ahead of 2025 wildfire season

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. 

93rd Street in County Industrial Park to close for construction, detours implemented

The County of Grande Prairie is informing drivers that 93rd Street in the County Industrial Park will be closed on March 5th. 

Volunteers dish out generosity at Rycroft School

The Peace Wapiti Public School Division is celebrating a group of dedicated volunteers and sponsors who have allowed what used to be a student-paid meal to transition into a complimentary hot lunch every Friday. 

Alberta Blue Cross Community Wellbeing grant returns after “overwhelming” success last year

Alberta Blue Cross is bringing back its Community Wellbeing grant program for 2024, to support the work of community organizations who promote the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of Albertans. 

Shopping local “always good practice”: GP Chamber of Commerce reacts to US tariffs

On March 4th at midnight, a blanket 25 per cent tariff on most imported Canadian goods to the US took effect, leaving many wondering how this will affect businesses at the local level.
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