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GP911 investigating service disruptions to ensure “transparency” and “accountability”

9-1-1 services for Northern Alberta have returned- now fully and independently operational. 

UPDATE: 9-1-1 service in Northwestern Alberta returns through partner agencies, Telus continues investigation

GP911 is experiencing "technical difficulties" that has resulted in an outage of 9-1-1 services for most of Northwestern Alberta. 

Numerous emergency response agencies participating in mass casualty training event at NWP

Several agencies are advising the public of a mass casualty training event at Northwestern Polytechnic on April 24th. 

GPREP launches social media accounts to improve communication during emergencies

Grande Prairie residents will have a direct source for emergency updates this summer through GPREP's newly launched social media accounts. 

Radio stations across the prairies prepare for STARS radiothon on April 1st

STARS is celebrating 40 years of service with a special fundraiser at the beginning of April to help ensure their teams can continue to save lives for many years to come. 

County of GP encourages residents to prepare emergency kits for 2025 wildfire season

The County of Grande Prairie is once again encouraging residents to prepare emergency kits now that fire season is officially underway. 

AHS opens up new state-of-the art EMS facility in Valleyview

Alberta Health Services has officially cut the ribbon on a brand-new EMS facility in Valleyview. 

GPFD responding to house fire near downtown core

The Grande Prairie Fire Department is on scene at a house fire in a residence along 102nd Avenue, north of the downtown core. 

Traffic control measures implemented due to structure fire in Peace River

Members of the Peace River RCMP have implemented some traffic control measures as a result of a structure fire in the municipality. 

No docs in Fairview for 24 hours: AHS

The Fairview Health Complex ED will be without an on-site doctor for a period of 24 hours this week. 

Mock disaster tests regional emergency response

The Grande Prairie region is now better prepared for a large-scale emergency. Over the past three days, a mock...

Evergreen Park prepared for emergencies

Evergreen Park has been designated as an evacuation centre for the region and cheques have been presented to prepare...

Bed shortage at QEII hospital

A busy emergency room and longer wait times at the QE II hospital but there is a glimmer of...

Testing large-scale disaster response

If you notice more emergency vehicles than usual in the County Wednesday, don't be alarmed. The Grande Prairie Regional...
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Grande Prairie MP-elect suspects Canadians will be back to the polls “within a matter of months”

MP-Elect Chris Warkentin says it's "likely" Canadians will head back to the polls sooner than later, despite the dust from election day barely beginning to settle. 

GP911 investigating service disruptions to ensure “transparency” and “accountability”

9-1-1 services for Northern Alberta have returned- now fully and independently operational. 

City extends Barrier-Free Grant applications until end of 2025

Businesses interested in taking part in the city's Barrier-Free...

Police search for witnesses, surveillance footage in connection with multiple mail thefts

Grande Prairie RCMP is hoping the public can help...

Grande Prairie Mounties seize drugs, cash and weapons seized from homes in Pinnacle, Lakeland

An investigation continues after police in the city seized...
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