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Extreme cold warning issued for GP and area

Extreme cold warning issued for gp and area

Residents encouraged to report potholes as GP’s weather continues freeze-thaw trend

The City of Grande Prairie is urging residents to report potholes to help snow-clearing crews keep the city's roads safe during the cold season. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

UPDATE: Weather advisory called off after afternoon funnel cloud sightings

UPDATE: The advisory for the region has been cancelled by Environment Canada. For the second day in a row,...

2019 St. Patrick’s Day unofficially the hottest in 43 years

St. Patrick's Day 2019 was unofficially the warmest in Grande Prairie since 1976. According to Environment Canada, the temperature got...

Grande Prairie, Beaverlodge reach record low temperatures

Two more weather records have been broken in Grande Prairie. On Sunday, Environment Canada says it reached minus 35.1...

UPDATE: extreme cold warning ended for Grande Prairie

UPDATE: The extreme cold warning has ended. Mother Nature isn't done with us yet. Another extreme cold warning has...

Grande Prairie reaches more record lows

This cold snap has broken yet another weather record for Grande Prairie. It dropped to a low of minus...

Extreme cold warning continues after eight days

An extreme cold warning remains in effect for the Grande Prairie - Beaverlodge - Valleyview and Peace River -...

Grande Prairie falls just short of record low

Grande Prairie came close to having the coldest February 5th on record Tuesday. Environment Canada says it reached minus...

Grande Prairie reaches record low temperature

Monday marked the coldest February 4th on record for Grande Prairie. Environment Canada says it reached a low of...

County snow removal suspended for frigid temperatures

The extremely cold weather has temporarily suspended snow removal in the County of Grande Prairie. Any non-emergency road work...

Deep freeze to follow Grande Prairie snowstorm

The Grande Prairie area is in for some heavy snowfall, but it won't end there. Meteorologist with Environment and...

UPDATE: Grande Prairie area no longer under winter storm watch

UPDATE: The winter storm watch for the region has been cancelled. A winter storm watch has been issued for the...
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GP-RAVO closing its doors after more than 50 years of volunteer support in Grande Prairie

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

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

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

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

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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