Spring 2023 Wildfire

Evacuation Alert lifted near Preston Lake

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The County of Grande Prarie has ended the evacuation alert for those who live in the Preston Lake area. The alert for those who...

UPDATE: Evacuation order downgraded to advisory for Sweathouse area in the MD of Greenview

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UPDATE: The M D of Greenview has cancelled the wildfire evacuation order, and as of 4 p.m., June 11th, has downgrade it to a...

County crews support wildfire fights in the region

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County Regional Fire Service Crews continue to monitor and provide support to agencies working on wildfires in the area. BC Forestry and Alberta...

Evacuation alert issued for Sweathouse area

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An out of control wildfire burning southeast of Sweathouse has resulted in the MD of Greenview issuing an evacuation alert for the area. The...

City, County issue fire bans due to current weather and wildfire conditions

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A fire ban has been issued for both the City of Grande Prairie, and the entirety of the County of Grande Prairie, including the...

Sturgeon Lake Complex considered under control

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Nearly a month after forcing the first evacuation, the fires that make up the Sturgeon Lake Complex wildfire are considered to be under control....

MD of Greenview evacuation orders cancelled

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As of 9:59 a.m. Sunday, May 28th all evacuation orders in the MD of Greenview were cancelled, including those in the Eagle wildfire complex...

Fire restriction in place for Valleyview, DeBolt area

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A fire restriction is in effect for the Valleyview and DeBolt areas in the MD of Greenview. Under the fire restriction the use of fireworks...