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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. 

GP Composite celebrates provincial funding bump, enters design phase for new expansion

The Grande Prairie Public School Division has announced a significant funding dump from the Government of Alberta to facilitate the design phase of a "major addition" to Grande Prairie Composite Highschool. 

Cold Shot busses no longer providing service between Grande Prairie, FSJ

"Skyrocketing" costs, inflation, and reduced ridership have forced Cold Shot rural busses to remove service between Grande Prairie and Fort St. John. 

Funding for St. Thomas More replacement school in Fairview included in provincial budget

Alberta's Budget 2025 includes funding for several new school projects for communities outside of Calgary and Edmonton, including two in the Grande Prairie region. 

Large load impacting travel between GP and Edmonton from March 8th to the 11th

Drivers travelling around the Grande Prairie area are being advised of a large, slow-moving load moving north from Edmonton that is expected to cause delays in the coming days. 

County encourages residents to read up on provincial cold safety tips

The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging residents to be mindful of what to do if they find themselves in a predicament this winter. 

Newbies welcome during Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance’s “Hook, Fish, and Learn” event

The Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance is hosting a community fishing day on February 15th. 

Camp Tamarack among five charities selected for $50K accessibility grants

Grande Prairie's Camp Tamarack is among five Alberta charities selected by Birdies for Kids to receive a $50K Champion Grant to expand access for youth with disabilities.

GP Sport Connection accepting nominations for 2025 Northwest Alberta Sport Excellence Awards

The Grande Prairie Regional Sport Connection is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Northwest Alberta Sport Excellence Awards. 
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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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