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Grande Prairie RCMP search for missing 48-year-old

Police in Grande Prairie are hoping the public in tracking down a missing 48-year-old woman.

UPDATE: Evacuation alert lifted for County residents near BC border

The County of Grande Prairie has issued an evacuation alert for everyone located north of Township Road 714 to Township Road 734, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 131 due to a wildfire near the BC border.

County drops evacuation alerts as Kiskatinaw River Wildfire listed as held

The evacuation alert issued for residents north of Township Road 710 to 740, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border...

County to host pair of free wood chipping events in hopes of boosting fire prevention, community safety

If you have any brush, deadfall or branches you want to get rid of, the county has a pair...

County reduces fire ban to fire restriction

The fire ban in the County of Grande Prairie has been reduced to a fire restriction thanks to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures in the region. 

County to host several Municipal Development Plan information sessions

The County of Grande Prairie is set to host several Municipal Development Plan information sessions to share plans for long-term growth and development in the region. 

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.

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,...

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...

UPDATE: Evacuation order area expands as Kiskatinaw wildfire continues burning out of control

UPDATE #2: At 9:00 p.m, June 6th, the evacuation order has been expanded to include everyone north of township road...

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...

13th annual County of Grande Prairie open house series set for June

The County of Grande Prairie is hosting a series of open houses next month to help connect residents and...

TSB investigating powered paraglider crash near Grande Prairie

The Transportation Safety Board is investigating after a 46-year-old was airlifted to hospital in Edmonton following a powered paraglider crash near Grande Prairie on Friday.

More than $227K in grant funding awarded to organizations across the county

Sixty-four non-profit groups across the county have received more than $227,00 combined in annual operating assistance and cemetery grants.

Work NW Alberta to hold workforce focused info luncheon

Workforce trends across Northwestern Alberta are being highlighted at an upcoming luncheon being put on by Work NW Alberta. 
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Jumpstart inclusive playground set to transform Lion’s Park

A new playground that is inclusive for all will be built at Lions Park.

Council increases funding to rebate program with surge in housing construction

For the first time in a decade, the City of Grande Prairie is experiencing a surge in housing construction with $55.1 million in residential building permits recorded by the end of June. 

Road construction kicks off in Crystal Lake

Drivers in Crystal Lake can expect to see construction in their neck of the woods for the next little while as crews have kicked off several projects in the area.

Grande Prairie RCMP search for missing 48-year-old

Police in Grande Prairie are hoping the public in tracking down a missing 48-year-old woman.

UPDATE: Tornado watch lifted for Fox Creek

A Tornado watch has been issued for an area of the MD of Greenview, including close to Fox Creek.
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