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Keep the winters on: Environment Canada issues special weather statement for GP area, heavy, wet snow expected

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for several communities in the Grande Prairie area. 

Residential snow clearing could be completed ahead of schedule as Mother Nature lends a hand

March 20th marks the last day of Week A residential clearing for the City of Grande Prairie. 

City of GP hopes to finish residential snow clearing by Tuesday

The most recent residential snow-clearing cycle will most likely finish up soon, with the last Week B areas scheduled for Tuesday. 

County of GP’s Family Winter Frostival returns on March 2nd

The County of Grande Prairie's Family Winter Frostival is back for another year, this time at Hommy Park Campground. 

City of GP encourages residents to keep trees healthy through the cold season

The City of Grande Prairie has issued a few tips for residents to keep the urban forest healthy through the winter. 

City of GP hosting public free skate, giveaway

Grande Prairie residents are invited to attend the City of GP’s next free public skate at Design Works Centre. 

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. 

Don’t be a highway scrooge: RCMP issues Christmastime driving safety tips

Every year, during the holiday season, Albertans hit the provincial highways to visit family or get away for the Christmas season, and as a result, the Alberta RCMP has issued a few tips to make sure you, and your loved ones, stay safe over the holidays. 

There’s snow place like home: Grande North Winter Festival promises frosty fun in 2025

The Grande North Winter Festival is returning to Grande Prairie, and residents can enjoy the festivities from January 10th to the 12th at three downtown locations. 

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. 

RCMP talks winter driving safety tips as snow continues to fall in Grande Prairie

Conditions are slippery throughout the Grande Prairie area, and the RCMP has issued a few safety tips to help drivers stay safe on the roads this winter. 

Up to 30 centimetres of snowfall expected in the Grande Prairie area over the weekend: Environment Canada

A snowfall warning has been issued for several communities in the Grande Prairie area, with the expectation that 25 to 30 centimetres will fall throughout the weekend. 

Nitehawk prepping for end of month soft opening

There's no question that all the recent snowfall in Grande Prairie has been stressful for some, but officials at Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park are excited to welcome in the winter season with the hill's soft opening scheduled for the end of the month. 

Snow clearing crews to roll out in La Glace, parking bans implemented as a result

The County of Grande Prairie's snow removal crews are set to roll out in La Glace on November 22nd. 

Peace country in for milder winter: Weather Network

There could be some relief for the Grande Prairie area this winter. The Weather Network's winter outlook is calling...
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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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