Tag: County of Grande Prairie

Multiple county fire departments to host fire safety events this week

The County of Grande Prairie, and the county fire department will be hosting a series of events this week for fire safety and prevention.

Curbside recycling fees now scrapped for many city, county residents

The city and county of Grande Prairie have transitioned into a new recycling program that will be eliminating the cost for recycling services.

County residents asked for feedback on community supports, services

The County of Grande Prairie is calling on residents to share their feedback regarding the current community supports and social services. 

County issues statement regarding approved development permit for proposed data centre

The County of Grande Prairie have issued its public statement regarding an approved development permit for a proposed data centre.

Deanna Way appointed as new ED for the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

The River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum Society have announced that Deanna Way has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum.

Sort through new recycling rules ahead of Oct 1 changes

County of Grande Prairie will be included in the transition to the updated recycling program starting in October.

UPDATE: Air quality warning lifted for parts of County of Grande Prairie

A yellow air quality warning has been issued for parts of the County of Grande Prairie, including Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Hythe, as wildfire smoke continues to creep into the area.

County celebrates 75th anniversary with weekend extravaganza

It's a party three-quarters of a century in the making this weekend as the County of Grande Prairie celebrates the 75th anniversary of its incorporation.

Highway 40X funding among top advocacy priorities for County of Grande Prairie

Highway 40X funding among one of three priorities established in the County of Grande Prairie's 2026-2027 Advocacy Priorities.

Palaeo Palooza takes over Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum this weekend

Time to roll-up your sleeves as the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum will be hosting their annual Palaeo Palooza this weekend.

Invest NW Alberta appoints Travis Toews as independent Chair

Invest Northwest Alberta has appointed Travis Toews as its first independent Chair.

High-speed jet boat racing to hit Peace Region waters this weekend

The Rat 200 jet boat racing tournament will be taking place around the Peace Region this weekend. 

TC Energy places two projects into service

TC Energy announces two projects have been put into service across the Peace Region.

County to host two-day event in celebration of 75th anniversary

County of Grande Prairie have announced two-day event for it's 75th anniversary, in August.

Fire advisory lifted for city, county

The County of Grande Prairie and the City of Grande Prairie have lifted the fire advisory, as well as the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.

County downgrades to fire advisory as of Friday afternoon

As of 3 p.m. Friday, the County of Grande Prairie Regional Fire Service will downgrade the fire restriction to a fire advisory for the entire county, as well as the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.

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Sexsmith local cashes in $100K EXRTA ticket

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Group of Grande Prairie students host walkout in protest to alleged comments made by teacher

A handful of youth in Grande Prairie held a walkout in protest of comments made by a teacher online. 

City launches after hours AI agent pilot program

If you find yourself calling the City after hours, you can now get help from an AI voice assistant as part of a a new pilot program.

Advance voting open for 2026 Alberta referendum

Advance voting for the Alberta referendum opened on Tuesday. 

Eyes on the road: Tips for safe holiday travel as snow in forecast for parts of Alberta

The first snowfall of the final stretch of the year is in the forecast for some communities, including parts of the Peace Country, which could impact holiday travel over the coming Thanksgiving long weekend. 
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