Tag: controlled burn

Crews fight fire with fire near Sturgeon Lake during hazard reduction burns

Fire Ethan Montague - April 9, 2025

The Grande Prairie Forest Area remains fire free this season; however, controlled burning is underway in Sturgeon Lake to reduce the fire danger for the community.

Controlled burns planned to reduce wildfire risk

News Erica Fisher - May 8, 2018

People living near International Paper south of Grande Prairie may notice smoke in the area this week. The County...

Weyerhaeuser controlled burn postponed due to wind and rain

News Erica Fisher - April 13, 2016

The County of Grande Prairie has postponed its controlled burn along the railway tracks near Weyerhaeuser. It was supposed...

Controlled burn set for next week South East of Grande Prairie

News Justine Kelsie - April 8, 2016

Next week if you see smoke and fire near the GP Weyerhaeuser Mill South east of the City, it...

Controlled burn of logging debris in Dunes area

News Erica Fisher - March 7, 2016

Some controlled burns have started in the County of Grande Prairie. Contractors will spend the next couple of weeks...

County doing controlled burn in Dunes area

News Erica Fisher - November 4, 2015

County firefighters will be doing a controlled burn south of Grande Prairie over the next couple of months. The...

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County set to host Annual Open House next month

Community July 16, 2025

A new date has been set for the County of Grande Prairie’s 13th Annual Open House.

City launches urban forest strategy to bolster future greenspaces

GP City Hall July 16, 2025

Grande Prairie city councillors have approved an Urban Forest Strategy to help protect and expand the city’s green spaces for future generations.

Another potential measles exposure site in Grande Prairie as provincial case totals climb

Health Care July 15, 2025

Another confirmed case of the measles in Grande Prairie has prompted an exposure warning from Alberta Health Services.

Charges laid after fuel truck theft in Grande Prairie

Crime July 15, 2025

A central Alberta man is facing a slew of charges after a police chase involving a stolen fuel truck.

Greenview joins Pincher Creek in declaring agricultural disaster

MD of Greenview July 14, 2025

Drought conditions and a severe grasshopper infestation have resulted in the MD of Greenview declaring an agricultural disaster for the livestock industry.

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