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Evacuation order lifted for some areas as Kelly Lake wildfire remains out of control

The County of Grande Prairie has lifted the evacuation order for everyone north of Township Road 700 to 710,...

Police release online aliases after Grande Prairie man charged with child pornography

Police believe there may be more victims after a 19-year-old Grande Prairie man was charged with child pornography-related offences.

Reverend Forbes Homestead and Pioneer Hospital opens for summer this week

The Reverend Forbes Homestead and Pioneer Hospital opens for the summer on Wednesday. The city offers free guided tours of...

MD of Greenview issues evacuation order for new wildfire between Smoky River, Forestry Trunk Road

The MD of Greenview has issued an evacuation evacuation order for everyone between the Smoky River and the Forestry...

Grande Prairie woman running across Alberta for mental health

A woman from Grande Prairie is running across Alberta, starting from Lloydminster and heading to the border with B.C. Nicole...

UPDATE : Saddle Hills County expands Blueberry Mountain evacuation order

At 6:30 p.m. on June 11th, Saddle Hills County expanded the evacuation order for those in the Blue Mountain...

Mounties search for dash cam footage connected to possible pedestrian hit and run

The Grande Prairie RCMP are hoping the public can help them identify the driver of a vehicle involved in...

Grande Prairie Public Library set to kick off 2025 Summer Reading Games

The Grande Prairie Public Library soon be kicking off its Summer Reading Games, with this year’s theme aiming to...

Between 20-40 people displaced after fire heavily damages Margaret Edgson Manor

Between 20 and 40 people will require temporary accommodations, including several requiring mobility assistance, after a fire tore through...

Slims Creek Fire continues to burn out of control, surpasses 4,000 hectares in size

Many residents in Northern Lights County remain under an evacuation alert as the Slims Creek Fire is now on...

Evacuation order, alert expanded as Kiskatinaw wildfire moves further into County of Grande Prairie

The County of Grande Prairie has expanded its evacuation order and evacuation alert. Everyone north of Township Road...

Air quality warning re-issued for Grande Prairie region

Another air quality warning has been issued for the Grande Prairie region, as wildfire smoke is blanketing the region...

Air quality warning ended, special advisory issued for Grande Prairie

While we may get some reprieve from the smoke on Thursday, Grande Prairie residents can once again expect a...

Evacuation Alert area expanded in county as Kiskatinaw wildfire continues to burn out of control

The County of Grande Prairie has expanded the evacuation alert area north and south to include everyone north of...

Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit

Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.

A fresh coat of pride in Grande Prairie

Hundreds of volunteers and well-wishers stopped by outside of city hall Tuesday to lay a new coat of paint...
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Enjoy the water but be safe: Water safety tips from GP Technical Search and Rescue

As the weather heats up and people look to cool down in the different bodies of water around Alberta, Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue is reminding everyone to keep safety in mind. 

All evacuation orders lifted in County of Grande Prairie

The County of Grande Prairie has lifted all evacuation orders that were in place because of the Kiskatinaw River wildfire. 

St. John Paul II graduate receives prestigious scholarship

A Grande Prairie high school graduate is the recipient of a $100,000 scholarship for the next step in his education at the University of Calgary.

Evacuation area reduced in county, Kiskatinaw River wildfire remains classified as out of control

The County of Grande Prairie has reduced the Kiskatinaw River wildfire evacuation area, allowing those who live east of Range Road 132 to Range Road 130 between Township Road 710 and Township Road 740 to return home.

Swanavon students stir up community spirit during Lemonade Fundraiser

Ahead of Lemonade Day on Saturday, Grande 1 students...
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